01/23/2023
Mourant named overall leading funds adviser in Jersey for another year
Mourant has secured the overall top spot in the rankings for serviced and distributed funds, advising 939 investment funds.
Legal Advice
01/23/2023
Second trial win for A&O's U.S. IP Technology Disputes team on Behalf of Wonderland
This case win builds on A&O’s previous victory for Wonderland in September 2021 where Federal Judge Richard Andrews ruled that Evenflo owed Wonderland an on-going royalty after finding infringement of all three of the asserted patents.
01/23/2023
Burges Salmon partner named as one of the UK's top 100 lawyers
Head of Renewable Energy and Chair of Net Zero services named in The Lawyer Hot 100 list
01/23/2023
A&O advises Abu Dhabi Investment Office on Phase 2 of the Road Lighting LED PPP project in Abu Dhabi, UAE
We look forward to continue working alongside the ADIO team to expand the Abu Dhabi PPP and investment landscape
01/20/2023
Harneys advises on US$500 million crypto fund of HashKey Capital
Its new fund will further advance crypto and blockchain initiatives worldwide, with a focus on emerging markets.
01/20/2023
Collective actions in England and Wales: Emerging trends and insights for the year ahead
The fall in cryptocurrencies’ value and the high-profile collapse of FTX have cast a shadow over the market and, for the millions of UK investors in crypto assets, this is likely to give rise to a wave of litigation.
01/20/2023
German Justice Ministry to introduce 'commercial courts' and allow proceedings in English
The commercial courts are to be available for cases with amounts in dispute above a certain level and to conduct the proceedings swiftly, if desired also in English and with a verbatim record.
01/20/2023
Herbert Smith Freehills Advises German Apex Group On Going Public
APEX will receive approximately EUR 87 million in fresh capital as part of the transaction
01/20/2023
Divorce in the digital age in Singapore and Hong Kong: Crypto and NFTs as matrimonial assets?
These decisions have sparked very substantial interest in digital assets in the legal industry, and may represent the latest frontier of potential new law-making.
01/19/2023
Carey Olsen advises CGE Partners and Enhesa on strategic growth investment by Bregal Sagemount
Bregal Sagemount has acquired the minority stake previously held by ICG and is investing alongside CGE who maintain their majority shareholding.
01/19/2023
Allen & Overy advises UniCredit on EUR1 billion senior fix-to-floater bond
The bond is documented under the issuer’s EUR60bn Euro Medium Term Notes programme (EMTN) and has been listed on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
01/19/2023
Linklaters advises Scotia Capital on Scotiabank Perú’s Abbreviated Cash Tender Offer
The Linklaters deal team was led by partner Conrado Tenaglia and counsel Alejandro Gordano, alongside associate Juan Mata and foreign attorney Manuel Eyzaguirre.
01/19/2023
Hogan Lovells advises The Crown Estate as it seals landmark agreements for offshore wind projects
It is a privilege to advise The Crown Estate on all of its offshore renewable energy matters and to consider ourselves part of the team in the UK’s journey to net zero by 2050.
01/19/2023
Dentons advises NEPI Rockcastle on €60 million green financing
Dentons managed and coordinated the financing transaction from structuring to completion.
01/19/2023
ESMA consults on ESG and sustainability-related terms in fund names
It is seeking industry feedback on the proposed introduction of quantitative thresholds for the minimum proportion of investments sufficient to support the ESG or sustainability-related terms in funds’ names.
01/18/2023
German Authority and EU Bodies Target "Dark Patterns" in Trading Apps and Online Interfaces
In addition, other existing and upcoming EU legislation restricts the use of dark patterns and applies to businesses beyond investment firms.
01/18/2023
Buyer beware! Stamp duty increase introduced on the purchase of second homes in Jersey
The 3% stamp duty rise also applies to residential leases for a term greater than nine years (contract leases), where the property will not be the tenant's main residence.
01/18/2023
Germany’s Supply Chain Act: additional complaints mechanism poses risks for businesses
The companies must report annually on their compliance with the law.
01/18/2023
Latham & Watkins Advises J.P. Morgan and Dragon Capital on Ukrainian Railways Consent Solicitation
The agreement will reduce the burden on the Company’s liquidity.
01/18/2023
Macfarlanes advises CHC Helicopter on the sale of Offshore Helicopter Services UK to Ultimate Aviation
The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the final approval of the sale by the CMA, and is expected to complete in the first calendar quarter of 2023.