07/27/2021
Latham & Watkins Advises Fortress Investment Group on Sale and Refinancing of Bordeaux FC
Cross-border team represents global investment manager in financing for French professional football club.
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07/27/2021
Cross-border distribution of investment funds – the Luxembourg law of 21 July 2021
THE LAW TRANSPOSES INTO LUXEMBOURG LAW THE TERMS OF THE CBDF DIRECTIVE AND WILL ENTER INTO FORCE ON 2 AUGUST 2021, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TIMING FOR IMPLEMENTATION PROVIDED FOR BY THE CBDF DIRECTIVE
07/27/2021
S.Korea to toughen rules to collect cryptocurrencies from tax dodgers
Going after tax evaders is part of South Korea's broader probe to tighten oversight of crypto markets to root out money laundering and other financial crimes using cryptocurrencies
07/27/2021
Dentons Global Advisors Acquires Interel
Extends the Firm’s Geographic Footprint and Public Affairs Capabilities
07/27/2021
Mourant achieves most shortlistings at Women in Business Law Awards 2021 Asia
The awards recognise leading women for their contributions to the practice of business law along with the firms that have developed the most progressive initiatives towards diversity and inclusion from throughout the continent.
07/27/2021
Building the digital economy of the future
The importance of strong digital infrastructures
07/26/2021
Court of Appeal confirms that only fees incurred by BVI enrolled legal practitioners are recoverable
The Appellant appealed the order made by the Commercial Court on the basis that the combined effect of sections 2 and 18 of the BVI Legal Professions Act meant that costs incurred by a person practising BVI law who is not on the roll of legal practitioner
07/26/2021
The new norm: virtual arbitration
Similarly, Yuan and Cynthia also have some experience in virtual arbitration mainly after the pandemic, and as authors of Huanzhong WeChat official account, Huanzhong Commercial Arbitration, have been focusing on changes brought up by virtual hearings lon
07/26/2021
Maples Advises On Cayman Island Stock Exchange Listing
A team based in the international law firm's London office acted as Cayman Islands counsel
07/26/2021
Collas Crill Recognised in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for 'Solid' Private Client Team
The rankings are based on independent research including interviews with lawyers, family offices, tax advisers, accountants, investment managers and bankers for a comprehensive view of the private wealth sector.
07/26/2021
Clifford Chance advises on tender offer and related financing by Peruvian company Pesquera Exalmar
The Clifford Chance team comprised members from all three Americas offices and was led by Capital Markets partner Hugo Triaca.
07/26/2021
Walkers Ireland LLP advises Hertz on successful financial restructuring
Following the successful completion of a Chapter 11 restructuring in the US last month, Hertz has emerged as a financially and operationally stronger company that is well-positioned for the future.
07/26/2021
Hanging on by a (golden) thread: Modified universalism and cross border insolvency in the BVI
Until the recent decision in Net International Property, there had been little substantive judicial consideration of this point, but obiter remarks had questioned whether the common law powers of recognition and assistance survived.
07/26/2021
Herbert Smith Freehills Associate Amanda Teoh Named 'Airfinance Journal' Rising Star
Her expertise spans multiple jurisdictions in Asia and she has advised key aviation players such as Crédit Agricole CIB, BNP Paribas, AerCap, Singapore Airlines Group and Air Asia Group, amongst others.
07/26/2021
Clifford Chance advises UniCredit on an agreement with the European Investment Bank to mobilise EUR 2.5 billion of investments in large, medium and small Italian businesses
The deal is the first in Italy to be backed by the Pan-European Guarantee Fund (EGF), one of the EU's instruments for responding to the pandemic.
07/26/2021
Clifford Chance advises Nordic Capital in relation to its agreement to invest in Equipe
The investment in Equipe lies at the heart of Nordic Capital’s healthcare investment strategy and focus on responsible investments and will be made as part of its mid-market strategy.
07/23/2021
Harneys advises Montagu Private Equity on Waystone Deal
The global private equity team at Harneys provides legal advice to private equity firms, investors, leading global law firms and sponsors on a wide range of transactions and structures using offshore vehicles.
07/23/2021
Ex-Quilter rep banned by FCA after conviction
The prohibition order takes effect from the date of this Final Notice.
07/23/2021
Modernisation of the British Virgin Islands Trust legislation
The reforms introduce welcome improvements to the BVI’s Trustee Act and ensure that the BVI remains a leading offshore jurisdiction for the establishment, administration, and maintenance of trusts.
07/23/2021
Higgs & Johnson Maintains Top Ranking in Chambers High Net Worth
Recognized as a ‘leader in the legal community’, Philip C. Dunkley QC acts for wealthy individuals, families and fiduciaries on major international litigation.