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Wrapped Pool Funds: Innovation and Value for Wealth Managers and Their Clients

Advisors are afforded the ability to offer unique products that allow them to differentiate themselves, while also delivering maximum value for clients.

Carey Olsen named as a finalist in the 2022 eprivateclient Excellence Awards

Carey Olsen has previously enjoyed success at the awards, having won the Offshore Law Firm (multi-jurisdiction) category at the inaugural eprivateclient Excellence Awards in 2021.

UK confirms data protection and ‘cookie law’ reform plans

The government announced within last month’s Queen’s Speech that it intends to introduce a Data Reform Bill before the UK parliament over the next year reflecting the outcome of last year’s consultation – a consultation Pinsent Mas

The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill – politics and law

We consider the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill 2022-23 that was introduced into the House of Commons, and read a first time, on 13 June 2022.

Dentons advises EBRD and Swedfund on US$50 million AT1 loan to Bank of Georgia

Dentons’ work included advice on banking regulations, as well as negotiation support to the lenders and assistance with the execution of the transaction documents.

Morgan Lewis Advises Tokio Marine Highland in Sale of US Construction Division to Intact Insurance Group

The Morgan Lewis team advising TMK and TMH includes partner Jeffrey MacDonald and associate Rakesh Beniwal.

Russia Sanctions Update: OFAC Issues Guidance on “New Investment” and Management Consulting Bans

OFAC has also extended certain general licenses, while BIS has continued to restrict exports to Russia.

Latham Advises Senior Secured Noteholders on the Financial Recapitalisation of Haya Real Estate

Multi-disciplinary cross-border team represents committee of senior secured noteholders in the recapitalisation.

Latham Advises China Jinmao on Proposed Privatization of China Vast

Hong Kong team represents large-scale developer and operator of quality real estate projects in the PRC.

Allen & Overy advises Cegid on the acquisition of StorIQ

This acquisition is a valuable addition to Cegid’s retail portfolio, thereby bolstering its position as leader in retail POS solutions in France and worldwide.

London Partner Named Among Financial News’ Top 50 Leaders in Sustainable Finance

Paul Davies praised as one of the industry’s most renowned environmental lawyers.

Shoosmiths’ real estate supports sale of one of the UK’s largest motorway service area operators and developers

The law firm advised on the real estate aspects of the deal for Extra MSA Group – a developer and operator of motorway service area sites in the UK.

Stephenson Harwood advises lenders on US$160 million leveraged buyout financing for Allianz Marine

The deal relates to the announced acquisition by SHUAA, the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, of Allianz by its managed funds.

Carey Olsen advises Brazilian start-up Destaxa on seed funding round

Carey Olsen's corporate team in the Cayman Islands have advised Brazilian payments platform Destaxa on its US$3.1 million seed funding round.

Conyers Named Best Offshore Law Firm for the 10th Consecutive Year

The Conyers Private Client and Trust team has a long-established reputation for providing intelligent, dependable advice to a diverse international group of clients with our Family Offices Services practice.

Mayer Brown adds four partner emerging company and venture capital team in Salt Lake City

The firm is ranked by Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A

Maples Group Represents Clearlake on Significant Transactions

With an initial target of US$10 billion, Fund VII reached its hard cap and was significantly oversubscribed including commitments from the general partner and affiliates.

Clifford Chance advises on New World Development’s dual tranche US$500 million green perpetual bond and US$200 million social bond

The transaction is the world's first corporate US dollar-denominated social and green dual tranche bond offering in the public bond markets.

Allen & Overy advised & Green on ESG-linked loan to advance deforestation-free supply chains

The eight-year credit facility will help provide a sustainable source of biofuels, animal feed, corn oil and electricity created by corn crop.

Macfarlanes advises Octopus Real Estate on closing of third commercial real estate debt fund

The Macfarlanes team was led by investment management partner Sam Brooks alongside associate Miriam Cable.

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