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Law firms must ensure proper client consent following SRA mass claims warning

It comes amid SRA concerns that the sector could face a new surge in complaints in light of reports of mis-sold inflated interest rates on car finance.

Burges Salmon acts on £130m funding package to support major wind farm project in Scotland

The firm’s Banking and Finance team has advised Export Development Canada and NatWest on the long-term financing of the Limekiln Wind Farm

The Rise of Consensual Restructuring Through Cayman Islands Companies

While the Restructuring Amendments brought with them numerous benefits for both creditors and debtor companies, their introduction coincided with the most significant central bank interest rate rises globally since the 2008 financial crisis.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises BofA Securities, Deutsche Numis and J.P. Morgan Cazenove on £350 million rights issue by Great Portland Estates plc

GPE is a FTSE 250 listed real estate investment trust (REIT), engaging in property investment and development focusing on properties in prime locations in central London.

White & Case advises Deutsche Bank on tap issuance by SIRIUS

The bond has a fixed coupon of 1.750% due 2028

How does UK pre-election period work and what does it mean for businesses?

It applies until a new government is formed and is governed by guidance issued by the Cabinet Office to all civil servants in government departments and other public bodies.

Simmons advises Pioneer Group on landmark Crown Estate-OSE partnership

Simmons & Simmons has advised firm Pioneer Group on a long term partnership to deliver vital science, technology and innovation space

Competition watchdogs target labour markets

The paper follows dawn raids carried out by the Commission in November 2023 at the premises of several companies suspected of participating in anticompetitive conduct that allegedly included no-poach agreements.

Maples Group Advises the Official Committee of Opioid Claimants in Endo's US$6 Billion Irish Scheme of Arrangement

The firm's role as special foreign counsel was confirmed by order of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in February 2023. Cooley LLP acted as lead counsel to the OCC.

Leading firm for family and divorce law in 2024 Singapore edition of Doyle's Guide

This includes Singapore head of family law Ivan Cheong, Deborah Barker, Senior Counsel and special counsel Shaun Ho.

Bird & Bird advises ABG Real Estate Group with re-financing of a large-scale logistics centre

ABG is an established player in the German property market with a particular focus on large-volume projects in Germany's top economic metropolises.

Exploring Japan's Evolving Investment Landscape: Opportunities for Asset Managers

The move towards Alternative Investments is influenced by a combination of factors, including the reemergence of inflation to Japan, the pursuit of higher yields and the implications of a declining population.

Law360 and the Boston Business Journal feature John Serio in coverage of Withers' Boston office expansion

Withers relocated to a larger Boston office, five times larger than its previous space, to meet the needs of its growing practice.

The pick and choose jurisdiction? Restructuring Officers vs Provisional Liquidators

The Company has its principal place of business in Hong Kong and is listed on the HKSE.

The AI Act and the role of artificial intelligence in digital transformation and sustainability

This legislation sets out different rules and obligations based on the AI systems level of risk, with the aim of protecting citizens’ health, safety and fundamental rights, while promoting environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

Hogan Lovells advises HSBC, Banco Santander and ING on CREDIPAR's new public STS securitisation transaction

HSBC Continental Europe acted as Arranger and Joint Lead Manager and Banco Santander, S.A. and ING Bank N.V. acted as Joint Lead Managers.

Macfarlanes advises Legal & General on £900m buy-in with the ICI Pension Fund

This marks the 12th transaction since the ICI Pension Fund entered into an umbrella agreement with Legal & General in 2014.

Allens advises AUB Group on $200m equity raising and acquisition of Pacific Indemnity

The acquisition will see AUB acquire a 70% equity stake in Pacific Indemnity Underwriting Solutions.

Guernsey and Jersey re-affirm commitment to OECD Pillar Two implementation

This means that in-scope MNEs will be required to pay a 15% minimum effective rate of tax in every jurisdiction in which they operate.

Conyers Advises ASX-Listed Aristocrat Leisure Limited on US$1.2 billion Acquisition of Neo Group Ltd.

Conyers Partner Matthew Stocker and Associate Caroline Dekker advised Aristocrat alongside Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP as lead legal counsel.

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