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IRS Criminal Investigation releases annual report highlighting 2,500+ investigations, law enforcement partnerships

Enforcement actions focused on tax and COVID-related fraud, money laundering, cybercrimes

Carey Olsen advises DP Cap Acquisition Corp I on US$200m IPO

The SPAC will be targeting the tech-enabled consumer and technology sectors

Clifford Chance grows US Tax, Pensions & Employment Practice with lateral hire of partner Paul Seraganian

He has significant experience in advising clients regarding tax-free and taxable reorganizations and acquisitions as well as structuring, operating and unwinding joint venture arrangements.

Dentons Rodyk recognised as one of the best law firms in Singapore by The Straits Times

Jointly organised by The Straits Times and international market researcher Statista, this survey identifies Singapore’s best law firms in 17 areas of legal practice.

Frenkel Topping enters sixth joint venture

Ralli managing director Martin Coyne, lead partner Adrian Anderson and partner Stephen Fox, will act as directors of Ralli Financial Services alongside Frenkel Topping's group chief executive officer Richard Fraser

Latham & Watkins Advises Scaled Agile

A New York-based deal team is advising the company on the sale of a majority stake to Eurazeo.

Ashurst advises Santander, Société Générale and Citigroup on securitisation of consumer loan receivables

The transaction was co-arranged by Banco Santander, S.A. and Société Générale S.A. who also acted as Joint Lead Managers on all Classes of Notes.

Clifford Chance advises J&T BANKA

Crestyl is one of the leading Czech developers with a broad portfolio of residential and commercial projects including DOCK, a complex of residential and office buildings, shops, cafes, restaurants and its own marina.

KWM advises on innovative e-commence financing securitisation in Hong Kong

The KWM team is comprised of Partners Anne-Marie Neagle and Angus Sip, Senior Associate Ryan Iskandar and Solicitors Louise Yun and Andrew Chong.

Herbert Smith Freehills Advises Link Reit

This deal is another example of Herbert Smith Freehills’ market-leading work in the real estate M&A sector.

Carey Olsen advises on sale of Humboldt Re to Marco Capital

The team was led by corporate partners Christopher Anderson and Tony Lane, with assistance from senior associates James Cooke and Arya Hashemi and associate Daniel Long.

Dentons and K&E advise KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners

This all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$15 billionincluding the assumption of debt, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022

Appleby's Hong Kong office acts as Cayman Islands Counsel for UJU Holdings

The team was led by Partner Chris Cheng, supported by Legal Executive Connie Wu.

Environment Act will have cross-sector and fundamental impact

The new Environment Act is a landmark piece of legislation that is approximately five years in the making and which has attracted significant scrutiny and debate during this time.

DLA Piper advises Columbia Capital

The company will continue to operate as Driven Technologies under new ownership.

Clifford Chance advises on FMC GlobalSat's acquisition of Santander Teleport

This acquisition (subject to customary closing conditions) from the ERZIA group, which founded Santander Teleport in 2010, will solidify FMC's position in the provision of connectivity solutions and increase its presence in Europe, Africa and the Mid

Hogan Lovells advises on the securitisation of lease receivables worth PLN 2.2 billion

The programme included leasing agreements for new and used fixed assets – cars, trucks, and equipment and machines.

Abdulaziz Alajlan & Partners in association with Baker & McKenzie Limited advises Euroclear Bank on its strategic direct link agreement with Edaa

The agreement signed on 27 October 2021 at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2021 conference in Riyadh will enable Euroclear Bank to open a direct account with Edaa, offering an additional channel through which international investors can access the

Wealth Management Update

November 2021 Interest Rates for GRATs, Sales to Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans and Split Interest Charitable Trusts

Mayer Brown advises Lear Corporation

Under the terms of the deal, Lear will acquire Kongsberg Automotive’s ICS business unit for €175 million, on a cash and debt free basis.

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