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Snapshot: arbitration in the British Virgin Islands for Asia-based parties

Asian companies, investors, and high net worth individuals have been among the most frequent users of the BVI Courts and BVI legal practitioners for many years.

Emerging Patterns in Cayman Islands Merger Appraisal Litigation

In the majority of cases, the merger is initiated by the company’s founder as a mechanism to take the company private by acquiring the shares of minority shareholders.

Baker McKenzie advises on €300 million high yield green bond issuance by Vía Célere Desarrollos Inmobiliarios, S.A.

This was the first green bond ever issued by a residential developer in the Euro market.

Linklaters advises Arrival on its SPAC transaction and trading on the NASDAQ Exchange

Arrival has developed a new method of designing and producing zero-emission vehicles using its proprietary hardware, software and robotics technologies and low cost microfactories.

Linklaters advises Union Acquisition Corp. II SPAC on US$1.125 billion business combination with Crynssen Pharma Group

First Latin American SPAC to have over-subscribed PIPE

Walkers Acts on US$10 Billion AAdvantage Loyalty Financing

American's AAdvantage programme was estimated to have a value of US$23.4 billion in 2020 and, as the global roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine continues and travel restrictions are reduced, this value is expected to increase in 2021.

Maples Group's London Funds & Investment Practice Wins Two Industry Awards

The Maples Group has been operating in London for over 20 years and its London office continues to be a strategic location, serving as an important European hub for its international client base.

Burges Salmon secures double shortlisting at Legal Week Innovation Awards 2021

The firm has been shortlisted in the ‘Client Management Innovation’ and ‘CSR Innovation – Social’ categories at Legal Week’s Legal Innovation Awards

Latham & Watkins Advises on Sanne Group Plc’s £79.5 Million Share Placing

London capital markets team represents the joint global coordinators in the underwritten, non-pre-emptive placing of new ordinary shares.

Stephenson Harwood wins at Thomson Reuters' ALB Middle East Law Awards 2021

The awards, hosted by Thomson Reuters, recognise the excellence and outstanding achievements of law firms, in-house legal teams, top deals and dealmakers across the region.

Ogier partners singled out for continued excellence in Legal 500 Hall of Fame

It also demonstrates growing recognition of Ogier's capabilities in a highly competitive environment.

Managing law firm talent in a remote work environment

The participants spent a good portion of their conversation discussing some of the key challenges in identifying skills gaps at the firm.

Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance advises Hafnia

The new loan facility represents Hafnia's first syndicated sustainability-linked loan, and is one of the largest of its kind in the shipping sector.

CoA decison in Carey case highlights risk for firms dealing with unregulated introducers

The CoA decided that the activities of CLP amounted to “advising on investments” and also “arranging deals in arrangements” within the meaning of Articles 53 and 25 of the Regulated Activities Order (RAO) and so were carried out in

Shoosmiths advises in acquisition of Opus 2 group

Shoosmiths acted as lead counsel for the sell-side which comprised FAPI alongside the Founder, former and executive management.

Considerations for making charitable gifts abroad

Before gifting to foreign charities (through checks, credit cards or Venmo), consider that charitable giving outside this country may produce significant tax consequences and present traps for the unwary.

Appleby Mauritius Advises In Structured Finance Deal Of US$363 Secured Notes Issued By Clean Renewable Power PTE

The Notes were listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.

#LoveWins: Planning ahead for the future in Hong Kong

The latest in the series of judicial challenges is Ng Hon Lam Edgar v Secretary for Justice [2020] HKCFI 2412, which opened new doors to estate planning for same-sex married couples.

Baker McKenzie advises on US$410 million high yield bond issuance by Liberty Latin America's subsidiary VTR

J.P. Morgan acted as Global Coordinator and BNP PARIBAS, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley, Santander and Scotiabank acted as Joint Bookrunners in connection with the transaction.

A&O India Group partners recognised as top legal experts in India

There was further success for the India Group as they were also named as India Practice of the Year at the IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2021.

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