05/22/2022
Linklaters advises Brookfield Infrastructure on its £4bn recommended offer for HomeServe plc
The deal is one of the largest offers for a London-listed group this year. The transaction is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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05/22/2022
Linklaters advises Staples UK on further de-risking of its pensions scheme
The scheme trustee will now work with L&G towards a buyout within set timeframes.
05/20/2022
Thomson Snell & Passmore announces 17 promotions across the firm
Those appointed as Salaried Partner are Ben Stepney from Employment, Louise Mathias-Williams from Court of Protection, Esther Lee from the Probate team and Clare Morison from Tax Planning.
05/20/2022
Jason Comer Joins Sidley as Counsel in Global Real Estate Practice with Two Associates
He previously served as general counsel and senior vice president of a real estate private equity firm
05/20/2022
NIS2 moves closer as deal reached on cyber laws
The draft NIS2 included ‘size-cap’ rules that envisaged medium and large entities in the relevant sectors falling automatically within its scope.
05/20/2022
Charitable trusts environmental investment ruling could have wider repercussions
The charity trustees had recognised that implementing their proposed Paris-aligned investment strategy would cause a financial detriment to the charities in the short term, with the risk beyond that unclear.
05/20/2022
Claims Involving Cayman Islands Exempted Limited Partnerships
While these are somewhat technical issues, commencing proceedings against the correct party in a manner that avoids, as far is possible, arguments that the proceedings have been commenced incorrectly will save time and cost and avoid the risk of the proce
05/20/2022
Katten Private Wealth Practice Receives Two Law Firm of the Year Awards
Kathryn von Matthiessen and Bonnie Lynn Chmil Also Recognized as Outstanding Individuals
05/20/2022
£1.9 million of seized funds returned to Nigeria
After today (19 May), the Royal Court granted the Attorney General's application to forfeit the funds.
05/19/2022
Privy Council Decision on Directors Duties and Concurrent Findings of Fact
By its judgment, the Board provides welcome clarity on the law concerning directors' duties and on appeals against concurrent findings of fact by the courts below.
05/19/2022
Noteworthy work, practice & regional news
K&L gates advises ablemarle corporation on $1.7 billion senior notes offering
05/19/2022
Dentons makes triple partner hire in Dublin
They bring a wealth of experience to the firm, and even more clout and dynamism to a team that has quickly established Dentons as the busiest international firm in the Irish market.
05/19/2022
Hogan Lovells continues strong showing in Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Awards Asia-Pacific
The awards highlight the best in innovation in the legal profession by individual lawyers, practice groups, and firms.
05/19/2022
Jones Day's Karen Hewitt recognized on list of Top Women Lawyers in California
This is the eighth time Ms. Hewitt has been honored on the list of "Top Women Lawyers in California.
05/19/2022
PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022
Protecting the perimeter: The rise of external fraud
05/19/2022
Ogier advises Joint Lead Managers in £500 million States of Jersey bond issuance
The 2.875% bonds, which are due 2052, have been listed on The International Stock Exchange and are the States' first bond issuance since 2014.
05/19/2022
Carey Olsen advises Brazilian startup
The Carey Olsen team advising Tractian on the Cayman law aspects of the Series A was led by partner Alistair Russell
05/19/2022
Associate shortlisted in the Jersey Finance Rising Stars Awards 2022
Aimed to inspire the next generation of finance professionals, the Rising Stars Awards recognise and reward the young talent within Jersey's finance industry, celebrating their successes and achievements.
05/18/2022
Russia proposes new law to seize control over the assets of foreign companies
While the draft law’s intention appears to be to include only organisations where the termination or disruption of activities could adversely affect the economic, social, humanitarian and environmental sectors in Russia.
05/18/2022
Carey Olsen shortlisted in the Chambers High Net Worth Awards 2022
The awards look to celebrate the achievements of firms and individuals over the past 12 months by recognising outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service.