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Global merger control: Navigating stormy seas

There have been a number of developments in merger control in 2020 and Q1 2021.

Enforcement of Share Security in Jersey and Guernsey – Five Key Considerations

The judgments in the few Jersey cases that exist relating to the enforcement of security have clarified some key points and expanded on the principles relevant to a secured party discharging its statutory duties.

Latham & Watkins Advises Ares Management Corporation

A multidisciplinary team represented the global alternative investment manager in the agreement.

Credit Suisse Faces Class Action Lawsuit in the U.S.

In April, the City of St. Clair Shores Police & Fire Retirement System filed a class action lawsuit against the bank in a Manhattan-based federal court for allegedly misleading investors and mismanaging exposure to high risk clients.

Appleby Advises Ascendent Capital Partners

Both transactions were led by Partner David Bulley, Relationship Partner for ACP and Head of Asia Private Equity, M&A and Corporate Restructuring in Appleby’s Hong Kong office, with assistance from Legal Manager Alejandra Gonzalez-Saucedo.

Appleby Global Services to sponsor 46th Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts

While the festival is free of charge, you can help feed Bermuda as you feed your soul through the arts by donating to the ‘Feed your Soul, Feed Bermuda’ campaign.

Latham Advices Cebu Air

Low-cost air carrier to use funds to secure recovery in the wake of the pandemic.

Royal Court issues guidance on bank's contractual indemnity

Two years later, the customer brought Court proceedings against the Bank seeking, amongst other things, repayment of the Legal Fees.

Singapore High Court Found Former Top Prudential Agency Manager Liable For Breach Of Contract In Soliciting Mass Exodus Of More Than 200 Agents

In May and June 2016, Peter held several meetings with the agency leaders from PTO.

Clifford Chance advises Heimstaden Bostad AB

The project consists of 752 homes, 3 commercial units and 300 parking spaces with 64 homes being offered at discounted market rents.

Clifford Chance advised the presenting banks and financing banks on Veolia's takeover bid

The presenting banks and the financing banks were advised by Clifford Chance with, on aspects relating to financing

Bitcoin divorces skyrocket as spouses stash wealth in cryptocurrencies

Married individuals are concealing assets in cryptocurrencies as top divorce lawyer warns of 'cat and mouse' hunt for assets

BVI Trust And Private Client Legislative Updates

The duty applies to all 'Applicable Trusts' which is defined as all trusts governed by the law of any jurisdiction

Jersey Court varies title to jointly owned shares

Although these powers are routinely used by the Courts in England and Jersey to vary the terms of wills and intestate estates

A guide to retail investment funds in Guernsey: regulatory overview (PLC Chapter)

Lawyers from our investment funds practice have drafted the Guernsey chapter of PLC's retail investment funds guide, giving a high level overview of the jurisdiction.

Carey Olsen successful in first ever derivative claim brought on behalf of a Liberian company in the British Virgin Islands

Carey Olsen acted for the successful Claimant.

Enforcement of English court judgments in the DIFC

The DIFC Court also has a ‘conduit’ role to play in facilitating the enforcement of English court judgments before the onshore Dubai courts.

Walkers Ireland LLP Wins Four Finance Dublin Deals of the Year Awards 2021

The 2021 Awards have recognised the most innovative and complex deals across the capital markets.

Walkers Acts as Bermuda Counsel to Vantage in US$225 million Inaugural Cat Bond

Launched on 4 May 2021, the US$225 million cat bond benefits Vantage and provides reinsurance protection for natural catastrophe perils in North America on an industry loss trigger basis over a three-year term.

Ashurst advises on GBP1.2bn acquisition of St Modwen Properties plc

Global law firm Ashurst is advising Rothschild & Co on the GBP1.2 billion acquisition of St Modwen Properties (St Modwen) by Brighton Bidco Limited, a newly formed company indirectly owned by investment funds advised by affiliates of the Blackstone Gr

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