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Focus on anti-money laundering: tackling the issue of "money mules"

In particular, we set out what payment services firms should be focusing on to reduce the impact of money mules cross-industry.

Maples Group Luxembourg Assists Kamco Invest in Strategic European Joint Venture

Kamco Invest is a regional non-banking financial powerhouse headquartered in Kuwait with offices in key regional financial markets

Securing the BVI’s first recorded personal bankruptcy orders

The trustees in bankruptcy are appointed to take possession of the respective estates, including all the assets belonging to or vested in the bankrupts.

Mayer Brown advises JOST on the acquisition of hydraulics supplier HYVA

After approval by the relevant antitrust and foreign direct investment authorities in a total of seven countries, the transaction was completed on January 31, 2025.

Latham & Watkins Advises Hess Midstream in Private Offering of Senior Notes

A Texas-based team represents the midstream company in the offering.

Cayman Islands Segregated portfolio companies

The assets and liabilities of each segregated portfolio are legally separate from those of the other segregated portfolios.

The use of AI tools in Cayman Islands legal proceedings – warnings for litigants and attorneys

For instance, the Defendant's submissions repeatedly referred to procedural rules and cited reported cases which did not exist.

Withers represents FC32 in acquisition of football club Spezia Calcio

Through the investment in Spezia Calcio, FC32 consolidates its multi-club project with the aim of creating an international ecosystem for the development of football talent.

Dentons Rodyk successfully advises HSBC Trustee (Singapore) Limited on the formation of the Tun Tan Cheng Lock Trust

The charitable objectives of the Trust include the advancement of education, art and heritage.

The directory is made up of individuals chosen by their own peers within the private wealth industry.

Appleby Jersey advises on GBP220 million sale of retail park portfolio

The Appleby deal team was led by Managing Partner James Gaudin and Counsel Daniel Healy.

Bird & Bird advised the African Development Bank on $100 million financing of Sucden

The project aims to improve sustainability, support smallholder farmers, and enhance supply chain efficiency.

Baker McKenzie Advises Potentia Energy on Acquisition of Over 1GW of Renewable Portfolio Across Australia

Potentia Energy (previously Enel Green Power Australia) is a joint venture entity co-owned by Enel Green Power and INPEX.

A&O Shearman advises Toyota Financial Services Italia on the second securitization on loans for eco-sustainable cars

The value of the transaction is approximately EUR620 million.

Hogan Lovells advises founders and management of Zero100 on growth investment by Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

The investment will accelerate Zero100’s tech, data, research and talent capabilities, further strengthen its team

Dentons LuatViet’s Lawyer Recognized in the 2025 WTR 1000 Rankings

This recognition is not just a win for her—it’s a win for our entire team and the clients who benefit from her expertise.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises BBGI Global Infrastructure on c.£1 billion recommended cash offer by BCI

The London-based Norton Rose Fulbright team is being led by corporate partner Paul Whitelock

UK higher education institutions must consider climate transition planning

These plans likely include CTPs, with many universities already having published such documents.

Mayer Brown advises Marlin Equity Partners

Napier AI offers a distinctive solution in the RegTech market

CMA ramps up use of UK digital competition regime with new investigations

The CMA recently announced strategic market status (SMS) designation investigations in a second area of digital activity, namely mobile ecosystems

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