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Ogier advises Burford Capital on US$275 million private offering

Burford Capital is the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law.

Collas Crill Compliance opens Jersey branch

Following four years of continued growth in Guernsey and Jersey, Collas Crill Compliance now offers a physical presence on both islands

Cayman toolkit for foreign arbitration

The purpose was to prevent the defendant from enforcing a security they granted over a certain number of its shares (charges) pending the determination of two arbitrations

Irish law provides for enforcement of EU Digital Services Act

The Irish DSA facilitates the enforcement of the EU DSA

Saudi Arabia’s Civil Code: exceptional unforeseen circumstances and reallocation of risk in construction contracts

In an era marked by global shocks and unforeseen events, exposure to situations that defy traditional risk assessment remain a significant risk for construction industry participants.

ICSID statistics reveal significant arbitration caseload increase

Early 2024 has also seen new cases involving Poland, Colombia, Bulgaria, and Ukraine, according to ICSID records.

Solas Capital and Linklaters form a leading partnership in structuring green debt investments

The complexity of structuring green investments demands both operational excellence and seamless delivery of legal and financial advice.

British Virgin Islands Regulatory Obligations and Filing Deadlines 2024

Licensees should submit their compliance report through their appointed authorised representative, Maples Authorised Representative Services (BVI) Limited.

Employment law penalties: hindering competition or promoting good governance?

Most of these may be essential in a modern economy if there is to be a fair balance of rights and obligations of employers and employees.

Latham & Watkins Granted Regional Headquarters License by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia

License marks the latest step in the development of firm’s market-leading capabilities in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Region.

BCLP Launches Generative AI Lease Reporting Tool Powered By Orbital Witness

BCLP and Orbital Witness established a design partnership at the end of 2023

Collectors, galleries and museums take note: new UK National Crime Agency Amber Alert

It has been an attractive proposition given the portability of art and risks of dissipation

Litigation Team Provides Insight into California’s New ESG Laws

The bills include: the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (“SB 253”), the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (“SB 261”), and the Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures Act (“AB 1305”).

New MaRisk: BaFin Consults on 8th Amendment

A key component is the new section BTR 5, which deals with the management and control of credit spread risks.

Bermuda Permit Companies

We recommend that our clients and prospective clients seek legal advice in Bermuda on their specific proposals before taking steps to implement them.

Potential pitfalls in South Africa’s expanded access to company information proposals

Many changes are expected in South Africa’s company law

UK Director Verification Measures Target Financial Fraud

A transition period will be implemented for companies already on the register to comply with the new requirements, after which criminal sanctions or civil penalties may apply.

Startups and family businesses in California: Do you need an employee handbook?

In California, when a business has five or more employees, we usually recommend a business create an employee handbook as a guidebook for what employees can expect and as a resource for supervisors.

Company withdraws appeal against ultimate beneficial holder’s liquidation order

There is a general common law rule that a winding up order on the ground of insolvency is a special circumstance that justifies the making of an order for security for costs.

Consultation on Martyn’s law published but questions remain

Those responsible for standard tier premises, essentially those with control of such premises, must notify the regulator that they are responsible for qualifying premises.

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