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Legal 500 UK guide recognizes Withers as leading firm in 28 practice areas

The guide highlights the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice and recommends Withers in 28 areas

Singapore: Extension and refinement of fund management tax incentives – Key implications for institutional funds

Most of the economic criteria related changes would, subject to transitional measures, take effect from 1 January 2025 and apply to non-single family office funds[1] (apart from the changes to Section 13D).

Arbitral award stands as French court rejects document production complaints

The Cour de Cassation held that the Cour d’Appel de Paris rightfully refused to set aside the award, six years after it was issued.

STEP Private Client Awards success for Ogier's Trusts Advisory Group

This accolade stands as a testament to the team's commitment to innovation, client-centric service, and legal prowess across multiple jurisdictions.

Hogan Lovells awarded Mansfield Certification Plus in the U.S. and UK

This is the sixth consecutive year the firm has been awarded

Holland & Knight Represents Nomura on a Private Placement of the Colombian Peso Equivalent of $50 Million for Payroll Lending in Colombia

Borrowers receive these loans – known as libranzas – through their employers and make repayments via payroll deductions.

Shoosmiths facilitates strategic sale of Countrywide Healthcare Supplies

In getting the deal closed, the Shoosmiths team demonstrated seamless collaboration across the firm’s core areas of expertise

Linklaters advises Vedanta Resources Finance II PLC on its US$900m bond issuance

The bonds are listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited, marking the first US dollar bond issuance by the company since February 2021.

Linklaters advises SMBC on its JPY 70.3bn green loan financing for the first gigafactory project in Japan

This loan is based on the Green Finance Framework (the Framework) formulated by AESC Group.

Baker McKenzie Luxembourg has been named the Luxembourg Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year 2024

This recognition is more than just an award; it reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion of our exceptional transfer pricing team.

Opportunities for Asset Managers Looking to Set up in the United Arab Emirates

The UAE is an increasingly common jurisdiction for global asset management businesses seeking to capitalize on the benefits of the Gulf region.

CJEU ruling confirms extent and scope of EU sanctions restrictions

The issue arose after Neves brokered a transaction between a Ukrainian company and an Indian company for radio sets manufactured in Russia.

AI and copyright issues considered in German photographer case

The Hamburg court considered that the creation of such a data set by the body was subject to an exception to copyright provided for in German and EU law, which promotes scientific research.

Guernsey Companies: striking off and voluntary winding up

From the commencement of a voluntary winding up the company ceases to carry on business save in so far as may be expedient for the beneficial winding up of the company.

Dentons advises mBank on €3 billion EMTN Programme and issue of €500 million Green Senior Preferred Notes

Commerzbank, Erste Group, J.P. Morgan, UBS and UniCredit acted as Joint Lead Managers for the offering of the Notes.

Hogan Lovells advises Italgas on the tap issuance of €350 million 3.125% fix rate due 2029

The notes are governed by English law and listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

A&O Shearman guides Asian Development Bank in delivering a first-of-its-kind structure to unlock at least USD500m in new concessional education funding

Through this structure, IFFEd and ADB will unlock significant capital to address the education crisis in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs).

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