07/15/2021
Latham & Watkins Advises Robin AI on Seed Round
London emerging companies team represents legal tech startup in its capital raise.
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07/15/2021
Macfarlanes advises 17Capital on closing of fifth fund at $2.9bn
The firm previously advised 17Capital on its fourth fundraise which closed with commitments over €1.4bn in 2017.
07/15/2021
Norton Rose Fulbright advises on listing of BetterLife Holding Limited on HKSE
BetterLife Holding Limited provides dealership and maintenance services in the automobile industry, selling luxury and high-end automobile brands and associated after sales services, including repair, maintenance, insurance and private purchase financing.
07/14/2021
Ogier advises Xiezhong International on US$31.3 million privatisation and delisting from the HKSE
Ogier's dispute resolution team was led by partner Marc Kish from the Cayman Islands office, with Gemma Lardner and Dunzelle Daker The teams worked alongside lead counsel Fangda Partners.
07/14/2021
Latham & Watkins Advises Hellman & Friedman on Investment in Belron
Cross-border team represents leading private equity firm on acquisition valuing Belron at €21 billion.
07/14/2021
Climate change litigation accelerating as impact of cases rises
The researchers pointed out that claims against financial services firms could in turn increase the cost of capital for high emitters.
07/14/2021
Hogan Lovells hosts third leg of Business Leaders Series to foster dialogue with decision makers on opportunities in North Africa
The North Africa event will be led by core members of Hogan Lovells Africa practice and feature leading private sector players and investors to discuss the latest industry and economic developments.
07/14/2021
Andersen Global Expands Practice in Sweden with Stockholm-Based Law Firm
The collaboration with Andersen Global reinforces our vision of serving as a benchmark organization in our market as we work with the organization’s member and collaborating firms to seamlessly deliver independent, integrated services worldwide.
07/13/2021
Mourant assists Waystone in significant growth investment from Montagu Private Equity
The investment represents a significant opportunity for Waystone to build upon its current strategic growth plans and continue to invest in offering their clients an expanded range of global solutions.
07/13/2021
Clifford Chance advises BofA Securities and BNP Paribas
The transaction raised approximately £380 million of gross proceeds
07/13/2021
Business and human rights update: Withers' amici brief in Nestlé v. Doe
The Supreme Court did not reach a consensus on any of the issues in the lawsuit besides extraterritoriality.
07/13/2021
Carey Olsen a finalist for The Drawdown Awards 2021
The awards are scheduled to take place on Thursday 23 September at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London.
07/13/2021
Jersey Permit Investment In Lawful Cannabis Related Businesses
The effect of this amendment is to put beyond doubt the ability of Jersey based investors in, and service providers to, cannabis related businesses (CRBs) to make investments and provide services without conflicting with anti-money laundering laws.
07/13/2021
Cayman Update: Separate Liquidation Committees for Segregated Portfolios of SPCs
The JOLs submitted that pursuant to certain case law, the Court had the power to order that separate liquidation committees be formed as long as they were compliant with the requirements of the CWR.
07/13/2021
HSM Ranked By Benchmark Litigation Latin America 2021
The firm provides premier legal services in an abundance of practice areas
07/13/2021
Dickinson Gleeson shortlisted in 4 categories for the 2022 Citywealth IFC Awards
Citywealth’s International Financial Centre Awards were established to highlight the excellence of the advisers and managers in the private wealth sector in the major international financial centres.
07/13/2021
Clifford Chance advises on digital trade finance network Contour's Series A+ financing
Clifford Chance's Tech Group previously advised Contour on the creation of its revolutionary blockchain-based messaging platform
07/12/2021
Al Sulaiti Law Firm, OSM Qatar and ERA Qatar announce joint initiative for companies
This is why Al Sulaiti Law Firm, OSM Qatar and ERA Qatar have decided to cooperate together to propose Corporate Advisory Services in the three most important areas of any business - legal services, company management, operational cost optimization.
07/12/2021
Dentons advises Aldar Properties
Aldar will use the loan for general corporate purposes, including planned environmental, social and governance (ESG) group initiatives.
07/12/2021
Paul Hastings Advises Blackstone, Ares and PSP
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021