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Dubai launches dedicated IP hub to help drive innovative technology

Launched by the Dubai Future Foundation and the UAE Ministry of Economy, the DIPH aims to foster innovation in the region.

Milbank Advises on $1.35B Green Loan Financing for Hyundai Motor Group’s First US EV Plant

The financing is a “green loan” adhering to LMA Green Loan Principles and marks Hyundai Motor Group’s first EV manufacturing plant in the United States.

Macfarlanes advises Carne Group and WTW on Private Equity LTAF

Carne Group is Europe’s leading third-party management company and provider of fund regulation and governance solutions for the asset management industry.

Baker McKenzie Assists Aldar on its Partnership with IHG as Part of its Hospitality Portfolio Transformation in the UAE

The Baker McKenzie team was led by Real Estate and Hospitality Partner Keri Watkins, with support from Senior Associate Amir Ali and Associates Tessa Crawford and Jana Al-Afoo.

Dentons advises Qatar International Islamic Bank on its issuance of US$300 million Additional Tier 1 Capital Certificates and its related tender offer

The Dentons team was led by partners Alex Roussos and Zaher Nammour

Hogan Lovells in the new EUR 1 billion cash capital relief securitisation of Santander Consumer Bank

The transaction – which aims both at liquidity and regulatory capital relief – was structured pursuant to Law 130/1999

The Legal 500 UK 2025 Recognizes Cooley

Partner Rod Freeman was named to The Legal 500 Hall of Fame, and eleven partners were recognized as Leading Lawyers

Accessing European Capital: How Third-Party Management Companies Can Help

Yet accessing this capital requires a deep understanding or a partner who has a deep understanding of the regulatory, compliance and distribution landscape.

UKRE Update: HM Land Registry Practice and Process October 2024

Other changes are more technical in nature and relate to restrictions and the protection of third party interests.

Dentons Link Legal advised in QIP by Bank of Maharashtra

The placement document was filed with the stock exchanges i.e. BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Latham & Watkins Advises Mubadala Capital on Investment in Babel

A Madrid and UAE-based team represents Mubadala Capital on its investment in Spanish technology company.

Freshfields advises Mondi on expanding its European footprint

The transaction, which is subject to certain customary regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

Jersey for Sharia-compliant wealth management

In some cases, it is desirable for families to establish their own private investment structures to hold their investments.

Appleby Mauritius Awards 2024 Scholarships

This year’s scholarships are awarded to Marie Anaëlle Kimberly Julie, Marya Bibi Assia Fatadin and Kritin Deenoo.

Multi-Disciplinary Maples Team Advises StepStone Group on Fifth PE Secondaries Fund

The Fund closed with US$7.4 billion in capital commitments between the Fund and related separate accounts in September 2024 and is the largest commingled secondaries fund raised by StepStone to date.

Hogan Lovells advises banks on the establishment of debt issuance programmes of Volkswagen Financial Services AG and Volkswagen Financial Services Overseas AG

Volkswagen Financial Services Overseas AG will manage the non-European financial services business.

Macfarlanes advises Legal & General on establishment of £350m residential property development build-to-rent joint venture

The Macfarlanes team was led by private funds partner Harriet Miller and associate Jade Allman.

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