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Carey Olsen supports Capvis on the continuation vehicle for its third fund

The successful completion of this GP-led secondary transaction underlines the confidence in Capvis as a private equity investor

Aircraft leasing - third party debt orders not available for foreign debt – English High Court

This decision clearly identifies the legal principles relating to third party debt orders

Allen & Overy advises on combined EUR1.8 billion loan and high yield bond acquisition financing

The financing consisted of a EUR1.175 billion term loan facility, a EUR275 million revolving credit facility and EUR375 million of 5.125% senior notes due 2029.

A fair share?: s238 shareholder disputes in Caymans’ privatised companies

As part of the merger regime and once the merger is approved at a general meeting, those shareholders who do not consider the price offered by the buyer group for their shares to be fair, have the right to dissent from the merger.

Economic Substance In Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

This guide has some frequently asked questions or FAQs about the application of the Substance Law.

Appleby’s Hong Kong Office Shortlisted for “Best Offshore Law Firm” at the HFM asia service Awards 2021

Appleby has a well-established global investment funds practice with a strong reputation in Hong Kong advising on various specialist fund structures and particularly on Cayman Islands funds.

UKSC provide some clarity on the evolving law in relation to Lawful act duress

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, which was only concerned with the first element of lawful act duress

UK Supreme Court clarifies scope of ‘lawful act economic duress’

his meant that Times Travel was not entitled to rescind a new contract it had entered with the national carrier airline of Pakistan, Pakistan International Airline Corporation (PIAC).

Universities Superannuation Scheme - dealing with the issues of the moment

The 2020 valuation shows a significant increase in the gap between the USS’s assets and liabilities, and a real and immediate need for improved funding.

Herbert Smith Freehills Client Allegro Funds Completes Acquisition

Herbert Smith Freehills Client Allegro Funds Completes Acquisition of Toll Global Express

Dentons advises Ciklum on acquisition of software developer

CN Group is a leader in nearshore agile software development with professional engineering teams in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania, and five nearshore delivery locations in central Europe.

SLCC consults on updated Rules

The rules currently in force are the Rules of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission 2016.

Clifford Chance advises Union Investment

Clifford Chance advised Union Investment on the legal aspects of this transaction with a team made up of Alexandre Couturier, partner, David Gérard, counsel, and Antoinette Gru, lawyer.

Ogier advises on US$1.9 billion Kismet – Nexters merger

For this transaction, the Ogier team was led by partner Michael Killourhy and included senior associate David Mathews.

Bird & Bird advises doctari investor Vitruvian Partners on the acquisition of three companies

With this growth and the digital solutions available and to be expanded, the doctari group can aim even more efficiently to optimise and control personnel recruitment and planning in the healthcare sector.

Latham & Watkins Opens New Office

Latham expands market-leading Emerging Companies, Private Equity, and Capital Markets Practices to serve companies and investors driving Austin’s continuing ascent as a major commercial and innovation hub.

Milbank Advises General Atlantic on Joint Venture

General Atlantic will serve as one of four partners in the venture, supporting the group with its international expertise in the field of digital marketplaces.

DLA Piper advises Citigroup Global Markets and Cowen and Company

DLA Piper's global capital markets team represents issuers and underwriters in registered and unregistered equity, equity-linked and debt capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, follow-on equity offerings, equity-linked secu

Harneys advises BVI company on US$1.3 billion transaction

Harneys acted on instructions from Vinson & Elkins in London, and the team was led by Partner George Weston with assistance from Associate Melissa Thomas.

Global Financial Collateral: A Guide to Security Interests in Securities, Securities Accounts, and Deposit Accounts in International Transactions

Covering more than 40 jurisdictions, this resource reveals the richness and complexity of commercial law in respect of security interests in financial collateral for international transactions.

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