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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.

KBR in the UK and GGC in Jersey: Regulatory Investigations with Extra Territorial Issues:

This short papers seeks to review the relevant legal principles by way of two short case studies featuring litigation in both Jersey and the United Kingdom.

The Black Swan Flies Again: Current Status of Interim Standalone Relief in Support of Foreign Proceedings in the BVI

This article seeks to set out the background to the decision in Broad Idea and the recent introduction of legislation to place so-called Black Swan relief on a statutory footing.

The Only Road to the New Normal Runs Through the Old

We are the first generation, when faced with a pandemic or other disaster, to consider migrating away from our offices and city centres permanently.

CJEU rules that Portuguese taxation of individual capital gains is contrary to EU law

Following the CJEU’s previous judgement in Hollmann (C-443/06), the Portuguese legislation for the relevant tax year allows nonresidents to opt for the regime applicable to residents if beneficial.

The Right to Disconnect in Ireland: New Code of Practice Published

The purpose of the Code is to provide practical guidance for employers and employees to agree working arrangements, appropriate to their business, that maintain clear boundaries between work and leisure.

Extension of Annual Financial Crime Reporting Obligation

This policy statement proposes that additional firms and cryptoasset businesses should be brought into scope of the return based on their business activities and the potential money laundering risks.

Bermuda decision: Clarification on the right of review of TIEA Production Orders

Section 5 of the Act requires a Production Order from the Supreme Court and permits the application to be made ex parte.

Pension disputes: clearly drafted terms critical

The latest determinations show that it will generally uphold the terms by which the member has agreed to be bound unless there is a compelling reason why this should not be the case.

Listing Asian Backed Issuers On The International Stock Exchange

These types of issuers are attracted to TISE because it is a specialist global debt market with sensible rule

Ashurst advises AIA Australia

The Ashurst team was led by partner Con Tzerefos

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