08/01/2022
Burges Salmon advises ICG Infra on acquisition of British Solar Renewables
The firm has advised the global alternative asset manager on the acquisition of one of the largest integrated solar developers in the UK
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07/29/2022
Linklaters advises the AXA Logistics Europe Fund in relation to the establishment of its €2bn Euro Medium Term Note Programme
The London capital markets team was led by partner Elaine Keats and counsel Rory Renshaw, with support from associate Liam Jenkins.
07/29/2022
Linklaters advises on China South City’s jumbo bonds consent solicitation in respect of US$1.5bn of bonds
The transaction was led by Linklaters’ Asia Managing Partner William Liu, capital markets partner Hyung Ahn, dispute resolution partner Justin Tang, capital markets counsel Christian Felton and senior associates Shan Jiang and Chin Lee.
07/29/2022
Firms must ‘keep eye on clock’ as FCA sets UK consumer duty implementation timeline
The duty will apply to existing products and services that consumers can buy or renew from 31 July 2023 and be extended to cover products and services in ‘closed books’ from 31 July 2024.
07/29/2022
Hogan Lovells advises Bundesrepublik Deutschland – Finanzagentur GmbH on the sale of part of its shareholding in Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Against the background of Lufthansa's stable corporate development, WSF has reduced its shareholding over the past weeks to now less than 10%.
07/29/2022
Baker McKenzie acts on four inaugural global depositary receipts listings on SIX Swiss Exchange under China-Switzerland Stock Connect
Baker McKenzie fielded a cross-border team from China, Zurich and London to provide seamless, comprehensive advice in the four landmark transactions.
07/29/2022
Clifford Chance advised Carrefour Banque on its "STS" public securitization program for revolving loans for a total amount of €476.4 million
This is a "Master Trust" type securitization operation allowing the issue of new series of bonds with a view to refinancing previously issued senior bonds.
07/28/2022
Burges Salmon named Best HNWI UK Law Firm 2022
At the Fintech Awards 2022, the firm has been named as Best HNWI UK Law Firm
07/28/2022
'Best Art Lawyer' Named
Foord is a commercial disputes expert, who has a wide range of experience particularly in the professional services and fine art sectors.
07/28/2022
Dentons advises Slate Asset Management on acquisition of majority stake in Germany
Slate Asset Management is a global alternative investment platform targeting real assets.
07/28/2022
Freshfields delivers sixth consecutive year of revenue growth with strong global performance
Our achievements over the past 12 months are testament to the dedication of colleagues across our global network
07/28/2022
Legal 500 - Banking and Finance Law in Ireland: the Outlook for 2022
Given the current backdrop what follows is an overview of the banking and finance market in Ireland and the outlook for 2022.
07/28/2022
High Court ruling a warning to lawyers who ‘shoehorn’ claimants into class actions
Ben Fairhead of Pinsent Masons said the judgment, handed down at the High Court of England and Wales
07/28/2022
Walkers acts as Bermuda Counsel to Canopius ILS Ltd in US$75 million Multi-Peril Cat Bond
Walkers Bermuda's insurance team was led by partners Peter Dunlop and Sarah Demerling
07/28/2022
Mayer Brown advises British Land on sale of 75 percent interest in Paddington Central
This transaction establishes a new joint venture with an ownership split of 75:25 for GIC and British Land respectively.
07/27/2022
Conyers Advises on the Establishment and Licensing of Hestia Re Ltd. as a Special Purpose Insurer
Director Alexandra Macdonald and Associates Davina Hargun, Hailey Edwards and William Finnerty of Conyers’ Bermuda office advised on the matter, working alongside Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Sidley Austin LLP.
07/27/2022
Bird & Bird advises CommerceIQ on its acquisition of e.fundamentals
The team was led by Struan Penwarden (partner, Corporate), Adam Meisels (senior associate, Corporate), Francesca Mansell (associate, Corporate) and Dean Rae (associate, Corporate).
07/27/2022
Carey Olsen commits to United Nations Global Compact
Carey Olsen is understood to be the first offshore law firm to become a signatory and, in doing so, will now support the Ten Principles and commit to and provide an annual report on progress, measurement of outcomes and future plans.
07/26/2022
Freshfields advises Penta on its acquisition by Qonto
Qonto is the European market leader in business finance solutions for SMEs
07/26/2022
White & Case and The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan advise TRSDC on joint venture with Almutlaq Real Estate Investment
Under the agreement, valued at more than SAR 1.5 billion (US$400 million), the two companies will develop Jumeirah The Red Sea, a 159-room luxury resort situated on Shura Island, The Red Sea destination's hub.