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Dentons advises SPP – distribúcia, a.s.

This has been a great outcome for the company and we are pleased to have been able to assist them on this transaction.

Constructive trusts and immovable property – English High Court grapples with a vexed question of Jersey law

It was common ground between the parties to the English proceedings that that question was a matter of Jersey law

Walkers Advises on Two Korean Asset-backed Securitisation Social Bonds

Social bonds are increasingly becoming more common as businesses and investors increase their focus on ESG mandates.

Law firms: facing the pandemic head on

In the first few precarious months, law firms acted quickly to preserve cash, improving their debtor days, negotiating with banks and cutting partner distributions.

Global law firm advises Solandeo

With more than 9,000 employees and €5.6 billion in sales in 2020, EWE is one of the largest energy providers in Germany.

Financing considerations for take-private transactions in the Cayman Islands

The facility agreement will customarily contain undertakings through which the lenders can control the Scheme Offeror's conduct of the Scheme and monitor and the status and progress of the Scheme.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Sonder

The Herbert Smith Freehills team was led by partner and Head of Venture Capital Peter Dunne, Co-Head of Venture Capital Elizabeth Henderson, and solicitors Myra Beal and Raj Mathew, working across the firm’s Sydney and Brisbane offices.

S&C Obtains Dismissal of Securities Claims Against Volkswagen Over European Commission Disclosures

The plaintiffs in the securities action alleged that statements in Volkswagen's annual reports from 2012 through 2016 were false or misleading

Baker McKenzie Advises Joint Venture

The Baker McKenzie team that advised the joint venture was led by Marc Paul, Michelle Heisner, Nate Douglas and Daniel De Deo.

Baker McKenzie advises Raiffeisen Bank

The team advised Raiffeisen Bank Aval on corporate and regulatory matters pertaining to the launch of the project as well as on structuring, drafting and negotiating the project agreements.

EU Preparing Legal Proceedings Against Germany on ECB Verdict

The EU’s Court of Justice last year criticized the ruling by Germany’s constitutional court, which contested its role as the ultimate decision-maker on EU law in the 27-nation bloc.

Eversheds Sutherland advises The University of Manchester

The Eversheds Sutherland team is led by Partner Kuljeet Gill, assisted by a multi-disciplinary team

Norton Rose Fulbright advises on landmark $850m Ethiopian telecoms license

The team was also assisted by its South African offices, led by director Rosalind Lake and associate Priyanka Naidoo

Stephenson Harwood advises Air France

The team was led by partner Laurence Hanley, who was assisted by associate Diane de Bustamante.

Burges Salmon advises RDC Partners

The firm has advised RDC Partners LLP on the sale of a Scottish windfarm to Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc

Hogan Lovells advises Commerzbank AG on scrip dividend of Vonovia SE

The shareholders' meeting of Vonovia SE resolved a dividend payment of EUR 1.69 per share on 16 April 2021.

Harneys congratulates second graduate of articled clerk programme 2021

She is the second to achieve this in 2021, following Natasja Levy’s admission last month. Moesha has joined the firm’s Cayman Litigation & Insolvency practice as an Associate.

Maples Advises Hedosophia on €400 Million Blank Cheque Company IPO

Hedosophia is a significant investor in Europe’s leading technology companies, led by co-founder and Chief Executive Office, Ian Osborne.

Withers advised on the launch of Japan's first ESG-focused global venture capital fund

The target of capital commitments is anticipated to be US$150 million

Woman facing jail after admitting £5m money laundering offences

Tara Hanlon was stopped as she tried to board a flight to Dubai in October 2020 with five suitcases containing more than £1.9m in sterling notes.

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