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Akin Gump Shortlisted for Best Law Firm

Last month, Akin Gump was shortlisted for the HFM US Services Awards 2021 in the Best Onshore Law Firm category.

The Court of Appeal upholds decision to disapply the PPF compensation cap

The level of compensation payable to those who have not reached their normal pension age is subject to a compensation cap.

Hogan Lovells advises Elbrus Capital

The funds raised will be used to launch new products, to increase marketing investments in Russia

Ashurst advises British Patient Capital on the Future Fund

The team advising British Patient Capital comprised partner Karen Davies, senior associate Jacob Gold and associate Amy Coleman.

Allens advises Mainstream Renewable Power

The acquisition is Mainstream's first investment in solar power projects in Vietnam

Shoosmiths M&A rankings rise throughout UK regions

The latest Experian Mergers and Acquisitions report notes a busy first six months for Shoosmiths in 2021, its corporate team continuing to provide unrivalled levels of support for a plethora of noteworthy and high value transactions.

Clifford Chance advises Partners Group

Acquiring the portfolio will provide an opportunity for Partners Group to capitalise on the long-term relative value of Australia's hospitality sector and will enable immediate scale in the sector.

Shoosmiths underscores commitment to strategic growth in London with new state-of-the-art office

The building itself has been designed with the firm’s sustainability efforts to the fore and will be rated ‘Very Good’ on the globally recognised BREEAM benchmark for sustainability.

‘Green’ protocols can cut cost of arbitration for businesses

The protocols promote that pre-hearing conferences, procedural or substantive hearings be conducted remotely, in whole or in part, via audio or videoconference.

Latham & Watkins advises ARA

Cross-border team advises on the US$5.192 billion transaction.

Macfarlanes advises significant investor in AXA IM’s €1.9bn European Life Sciences Real Estate Fund

The Macfarlanes team consisted of investment management partner Alex Amos, private equity real estate senior counsel Andrew Hughes and senior solicitor Nicole Mitchell.

Viberts awarded Lexcel accreditation for the 10th consecutive year

Viberts was the first Jersey law firm to obtain the Lexcel accreditation and continues to be one of only a few firms on the island to hold this acclaimed award.

Dechert Advises Ping An on Closure of World’s Largest Private Credit Secondaries Transaction

The transaction was completed on 30 July 2021 at a total value of US$680 million.

KakaoBank Debuts in US$2.2 Billion IPO and Listing on the Korea Exchange

The Paul Hastings team was led by corporate partner Iksoo Kim, with support from associate Sye Myung Kim, corporate attorney David Park and paralegal Margaret Lee.

China’s evolving data laws: PIPL likely to be passed soon

The PIPL will be China’s primary privacy and data protection law, despite the common misconception that the DSL is China’s privacy law.

Baker McKenzie Advises Willamette Management Associates in Acquisition by Citizens Financial Group

The transaction adds the business valuation thought leadership and talent of Willamette to Citizens, one of the nation's oldest and largest financial institutions.

Infrastructure Bill Provision Expands Cryptocurrency Reporting Requirements

The provision, which would generally go into effect on January 1, 2023, is intended to address a “tax gap” resulting from the underreporting of cryptocurrency transactions.

Latham & Watkins Advises Houlihan Lokey

Cross-border deal team advising on US$591 million deal to create leading M&A advisory firm.

Simmons advises on launch of first international Islamic digital bank

Simmons & Simmons has advised on the creation of Nomo, the world’s first international Islamic digital bank.

Alternative dispute resolution in English litigation - a step closer to a mandatory regime?

The ADR Report also made it clear that mandatory ADR may not be suitable for every case.

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