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Walkers Acts on Shui On Land's First Sustainability-Linked Bond Offering

Walkers' team is led by partner Kristen Kwok, with the support of Helena Chu.

Appleby acts as Cayman Counsel on Gobi Acquisition Corp.'s $250M SPAC IPO

Gobi Acquisition Corp. is sponsored by an affiliate of PAG, one of Asia’s largest private investment management groups with approximately $40 billion of assets under management as of 31 December 2020.

Ogier advises Cain International

Its remaining capital will be used to target opportunities in the residential sector in markets where Cain has an established investment track record.

Collas Crill Advises Team Plc On Successful Acquisition Of JCAP Limited

The deal represents a significant increase in the revenues of the group, adding over £1.3 billion in assets under advice.

Latham & Watkins Advises Searchlight Capital Partners in Strategic Investment in All Points Broadband

Members of the firm’s M&A, Private Equity, and Connectivity, Privacy & Information Practices are advising the global private investment firm.

Latham & Watkins Advises Khosla Ventures Acquisition Co. II SPAC in Merger with Nextdoor

A multidisciplinary deal team, led by members of the M&A, Capital Markets, and Emerging Companies Practices, is advising the SPAC in the transaction that will make Nextdoor a publicly listed company.

KWM helps Endeavour Group focus on future with successful demerger

KWM advised Endeavour Group on all aspects of the demerger.

Legal Business: Annual Review of the top ten Offshore Law Firms

The traditional areas of corporate, funds and our deep insolvency practice continue to thrive.

Applebys Hong Kong Office acts as Cayman and BVI Counsel to Datang Group Holdings Limited on its Issuance of USD300 Million 12.50% Senior notes due 2022

Datang is a property developer in China focusing on the development of residential and commercial properties in selected economic regions.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises financial institutions on PLN 800 million financing for Polpharma S.A.

The Warsaw team was led by counsel Marta Kawecka and included associate Karolina Majcher.

Securities America fined $1.75 million for rogue broker breakdown

The SEC alleges the firm failed to safeguard clients from Hector May, who pleaded guilty to stealing $8 million from clients and was sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Carey Olsen advises Clarion Partners Europe on €882 million sale of logistics portfolio

The transaction is one of the largest European real estate deals this year.

Maples Advises Taylor Maritime Investments Limited on its LSE Listing

The complexity of the transaction is a testament to our in-depth knowledge and experience in this sector.

Documents and testimony contained in request for indictments

The Promoter of Justice presses charges against Msgr Carlino, Crasso, Di Ruzza, Marogna, Mincione, Squillace, Tirabassi, Torzi, Brülhart and Cardinal Becciu. A synthesis of the 500 pages of documentation presented by the prosecution follows.

"They Stand and Fall Together" - Privity of Interests in Recognition of Foreign Judgments

The English court ordered Mr Pugachev and Miharo to effect the transfer of the shares in Lenux to the claimants but they failed to do so.

London Court of International Arbitration reports record caseload for 2020

The busy year reported by the LCIA in 2020 is consistent with activity levels at other major arbitral institutions

The importance of planning ahead for property buyers seeking Multiple Dwelling Relief

MDR offers significant tax savings for purchasers of multiple properties and/or a single large property which can be divided into multiple dwellings.

Linklaters advises on first ever international convertible bond issued by a Turkish listed company

The bonds include a number of bespoke features, including leverage and guarantee covenants, a make-whole provision and an annual conversion price reset test.

Appleby team helps restore Warwick Pond's native Bermudian Ecosystem

The firm also made a $5,000 donation to assist in the Bermuda National Trust’s ongoing work to preserve Bermuda’s natural heritage.

Industry recognition for four of Ogier's rising stars in eprivateclient Top 35 under 35 list

This is the third consecutive year he has been named in the rankings.

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