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Latham & Watkins Advises TaxBit In US$130M Series B Funding

An emerging companies team advises the tax and accounting software company.

High Court sanctions scheme of arrangement despite FCA objections

The case shows that the result of a sanction hearing very much depends on the facts of each specific case.

Carey Olsen's Jeremy Lightfoot discusses offshore disputes with Asian Legal Business

Certainly more restructuring across the board, and I think also the protective receiverships may continue in the same way.

Harneys advises Bradda Head Holdings Ltd on its admission to AIM

The firm’s significant track record includes advising on high profile private equity transactions, landmark IPOs, as well as public and private M&A and joint ventures.

Ogier sponsors live streaming of Channel Islands Pride

Since the Islands' first Pride in 2015, the annual event has continued to advocate for equality for the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalised groups, both in the Channel Islands and internationally.

Reforming a STAR trust

A STAR trust is a form of statutory trust which was introduced into Cayman Islands law to overcome some of the difficulties arising with the use of more conventional offshore trusts.

Maples Partners Named Among Top Offshore Litigators In Asia

ALB is Asia's most respected legal publication

A Digital Asset Future: Closer Than We Think

The Digital Asset Issuance Act 2020 governs digital asset issuances and is the primary legislation for such issuances in Bermuda.

Highest EU court will decide on GDPR damages

The plaintiff was affected by a data privacy scandal at the Austrian postal service, which revealed that the postal service processed and sold information on the political affiliation of the entire Austrian population.

Ogier represents New Frontier Public Holding

Under the terms of the agreement and plan of merger, on completion, a newly established company controlled by the investor consortium will merge with NFH

Hogan Lovells advises KBR on its c.$400m acquisition of Frazer-Nash Consultancy from Babcock

With expertise in areas such as systems engineering, data science, cyber, and clean energy, Frazer-Nash is highly complementary with KBR’s global priorities but has minimal overlap because of its geographic footprint.

What do I get if I'm left the 'maximum sum free of tax' in an English will?

The nil-rate band (ie the threshold above which inheritance tax becomes due) is £325,000.

Shoosmiths helps to secure planning permission to bring much needed homes to Bolton

Real estate partner and joint-head of Shoosmiths' planning team, Kathryn Jump, led the advice to Peel L&P and Northstone.

Saffery Champness advises University of the Highlands and Islands on its acquisition of both MPI Dornoch Limited and MPI Elgin Limited

MPID owns the freehold to a 40 bedroom student residence located in Dornoch

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