Member Firm News
June 26, 2024
We are delighted to announce the promotion of four new partners, further solidifying our position as a legal leader in Ireland.
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Member Firm News
June 23, 2024
L-R: Stephen Cowhey with Vanessa Byrne and Michael Doran
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Stephen Cowhey to partner in our market-leading Real Estate team .
Stephen supports clients through the entire real estate project lifecycle, from acquisition, development and financing to operation and sale. Having worked on...
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Legal Updates
June 10, 2024
We asked our member firms around the globe to complete a short Q&A to help WLG colleagues and others learn more about them, how to successfully do business in their countries, key investment sectors, and what business opportunities are hot in the market right now. This guide was initially published in 2021. Several chapters have been updated in...
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Member Firm News
June 2, 2024
Martin Kelleher, Head of Corporate, with new partner Angela Freeman
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Corporate team, with the promotion of Angela Freeman to partner.
Angela brings a wealth of experience in the Technology and Life Sciences sectors. She has deep...
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May 14, 2024
In March 2024 the government made some announcements related to the lithium exploitation on salt flats in Chile, all within the Chilean lithium national strategy. Private investors will be able to participate in the exploration and or exploitation of lithium deposits.
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May 2, 2024
"At WLG | regional Bangkok '24, I found the session on 'How Allied Firms Can Serve A Client Together and Effectively' by Ms. Peangpanor Boonklum particularly engaging. Ms. Boonklum shared practical insights on managing client expectations when allied firms collaborate, drawing from her extensive experience working with different firms."
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Member Firm News
April 14, 2024
Recent report released by Transactional Track Record shows the highlights of the transactional market.
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Member Firm News
April 8, 2024
AZB & Partners advised TotalEnergies Renewables Singapore Pte Limited on its 50:50 joint venture with Adani Green Energy Limited. The new joint venture will own a 1,050 MW portfolio comprising a mix of already operational (300 MW), under construction (500 MW) and under development assets (250 MW) with a blend of both solar and wind power....
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Member Firm News
April 8, 2024
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja announces the appointment of two Partners and two Expert Counsels.
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Thought Leadership
March 31, 2024
Tax TIPS - Vol. 30
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Member Firm News
March 27, 2024
Indonesia is going green! From developments in natural resources sectors, primarily driven by the government's goal of transitioning to electric vehicles and reducing carbon emissions, to solar energy initiatives, hydropower projects, and adopting carbon capture and storage in oil and gas projects, the country has a robust environmental focus...
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Member Firm News
March 27, 2024
Turkey is politically stable and can potentially turn a predicament into an opportunity, given its strategic geographic location. The country also has a young and well-educated population, relatively inexpensive labor, and favorable exchange rates– an inviting combination for foreign investors who are looking to expand into new jurisdictions....
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Member Firm News
March 27, 2024
Finland’s political stability, low corruption levels, and transparent legal system create a secure business environment. The country is also a global leader in green technology, health and welfare, and data and technology, thanks to its innovative approach and expertise in these fields. Culturally, Finns are very punctual and direct. Learn more...
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Member Firm News
March 26, 2024
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja announces the appointment of two Partners and two Expert Consultants
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Legal Updates
March 25, 2024
In the third year of the full-scale war in Ukraine, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (the "AMC") actively operates and maintains control over the competition law enforcement.
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Legal Updates
March 18, 2024
Companies can successfully leverage the technological revolution, from implementing artificial intelligence and chatbots and promoting innovation in El Salvador but should also keep in mind the importance of specialized legal assistance in navigating the regulatory challenges.
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March 14, 2024
Sayenko Kharenko has traditionally been highly recognised in the prestigious international ranking Chambers Europe 2024. This year’s research has highlighted the firm’s achievements in all practices researched in Ukraine and recognised eight lawyers in their practice areas.
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Member Firm News
March 11, 2024
Hunton Andrews Kurth Represents The Artemis Fund as Investor in Series Seed Financing of Gemist Inc.
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Member Firm News
March 6, 2024
Hunton Andrews Kurth Represents The Artemis Fund as Lead Investor in Series Seed Financing of Builders Patch Inc.
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Member Firm News
February 6, 2024
Carl von Merz , a highly regarded corporate attorney with two decades of experience advising on large scale energy industry transactions, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Houston, where he will serve as head of the firm’s U.S. Oil and Gas practice.
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Member Firm News
January 30, 2024
Cuatrecasas has advised BlueFloat Energy and Sener Renewable Investments on the entry of Plenitude as a partner.
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Legal Updates
January 23, 2024
Analysis of the keys to negotiating investments of venture capital funds in startups.
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Member Firm News
January 18, 2024
AZB & Partners advised FS India Solar Ventures Private Limited in executing Power Purchase Agreements and Equity Investment Contracts with Cleantech Solar India OA 2 Pte Ltd for setting up two solar captive power projects and one wind captive power project and purchase of power from them for meeting its renewable energy demand for its 3.3GW...
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Member Firm News
January 17, 2024
Greece's geographical position as a gateway between the East and West renders the country highly attractive for investments in transport to take advantage of these increasing trade flows in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Culturally, personal relationships play a large role in Greek business culture, and verbal agreements are considered...
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Member Firm News
January 16, 2024
MinterEllisonRuddWatts, member firm for New Zealand, calls itself future-focused.
They are proud to lead the way in the country's financial services, FinTech, and renewable energy industries in particular, and were the first New Zealand firm to explore the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a joint venture in 2017.
Learn more about...
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Member Firm News
January 15, 2024
Consumer Goods, Industry, and Telecommunications were the highlights of 2023, showing growth inside the firm compared to 2022.
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Member Firm News
December 18, 2023
Eva Berlaus, former country managing partner at our Latvian office, became managing partner at Sorainen, taking over the role from Laimonas Skibarka. Ieva Andersone has been appointed as the new country managing partner in Latvia. Kadri Härginen and Aija Lasmane also were promoted to partner.
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December 15, 2023
"Over the years I have noted that many of our attorneys here at Greenberg Glusker have relied on WLG in order to enable clients the global services they sometimes need. As a KCP I hope to become more integrated in making that happen for our clients and assist other WLG member firms in servicing their clients."
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Legal Updates
December 5, 2023
In September 2023, the German Government presented a new Space Strategy setting out its goals and opportunities for space travel up until 2030. Since the last space strategy was adopted in 2010, the determining economic, geopolitical and social factors have changed fundamentally.
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Member Firm News
November 16, 2023
Member firm for Chile, Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr , shared valuable insights into doing business in their country— "For a long time, Chile has been an attractive destination for foreign investment despite its relatively small domestic market. The country has a solid legal system, low corruption rate, diversified economy, general respect...
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Member Firm News
October 18, 2023
Cuatrecasas has advised Tressis Gestión, who partnered with AYO Social Ventures to launch a venture capital investment fund Ayo Impact on People I FCR, aimed at raising €25–30 million.
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Legal Updates
October 17, 2023
Following the launch of ChatGPT, Canada has witnessed a surge in AI-related investments.
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Member Firm News
August 28, 2023
Moderated by TozziniFreire Advogados’ partners, the panels focused on Renewable Energies, Private Equity and Special Situations
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August 25, 2023
"WLG is an exceptional network of excellent people spanning almost the entire globe. I work at one of the founding members of WLG and have had the privilege of working with excellent lawyers from other WLG firms over the years. I hope to further expand my network and to meet new people."
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Member Firm News
July 25, 2023
AZB & Partners acted for Aegon on its exit from its joint venture company, Aegon Life Insurance Company Limited by way of sale to Bandhan Financial Holdings.
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Legal Updates
July 23, 2023
In response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, the EU approved sanctions limiting capital market access, targeting individuals and companies, and capping Russian oil prices. Violations result in heavy penalties.
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June 16, 2023
The WLG Staff Team welcomes Brooke Belliveau to the network. Get to know her!
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Member Firm News
June 5, 2023
Zhong Lun, as the Chinese legal advisor to Airbus, end-to-end comprehensive legal services for this project. The JV will create and operate services center(s) in China for commercial aircraft second life services, providing one-stop services for various types of aircrafts ranging from aircraft parking and storage to maintenance, upgrades,...
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Legal Updates
May 31, 2023
It's no secret that the rapid increase in interest rates over the past year has resulted in an extremely challenged CRE lending environment. Even where a borrower secures a commitment for traditional financing, the higher interest rates, tight covenants, and onerous reserve, deposit and guaranty requirements often make such debt unattractive....
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May 24, 2023
WongPartnership was recognised as “Law Firm of the Year” for Private Equity & Venture Capital at the Annual Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards 2023 held this week. The awards recognise the exceptional performance of private practitioners and in-house counsel in South East Asia and throughout the region, and are judged by an independent...
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Member Firm News
May 18, 2023
We are pleased to have acted for Workvivo Limited on its sale to Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM).
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Legal Updates
April 30, 2023
The twin failures of Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) and Signature Bank (“Signature”) are now causing a regulatory revaluation of the existing bank supervisory framework.
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Member Firm News
April 11, 2023
Cuatrecasas has advised venture capital firm Kibo Ventures on the launch of “Nzyme,” a private equity fund set up to invest up to €200 million in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Spain.
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April 6, 2023
Roxanne sees great value in learning about global legal development and market trends from her WLG colleagues.
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Member Firm News
April 4, 2023
Cuatrecasas has advised Blasson Property on its alliance with Axa to create a joint venture through which they have acquired the companies owning and operating Hotel Sofia Barcelona from the Canadian management company Brookfield.
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Legal Updates
March 9, 2023
On March 8, 2023, the National Hydrocarbons Commission published Agreement CNH.E.89.010/2022, through which the Guidelines for Assignments, Corporate Changes, and Liens are issued.
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Member Firm News
February 28, 2023
Acting for Hony Green Venture Fund in this Series B financing, Zhong Lun provided services including legal due diligence, drafting, revising and negotiating transaction documents, as well as assisting in the execution of transaction documentation and project closing.
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Member Firm News
February 22, 2023
SyCipLaw is pleased to announce the admission of Emmar Benjoe B. Panahon, Roshni V. Balani, and Mark Xavier D. Oyales to the partnership.
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Member Firm News
February 20, 2023
AZB & Partners acted for Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries’ (NORFUND) on its recent acquisition of 49% in Koppal Narendra Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle owned by ReNew Transmission Ventures Private Limited, to own and operate a transmission project in Karnataka.
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Legal Updates
February 6, 2023
Following FTX’s insolvency and its fallout throughout the cryptocurrency markets, calls for greater regulatory scrutiny have intensified.
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February 5, 2023
AZB & Partners is a top-ranked Law Firm by Deal Count and/or Deal Value across various League Tables of Legal Advisors published by Bloomberg, Mergermarket, Refinitiv, an LSEG business, and Venture Intelligence for 2022.
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Legal Updates
January 23, 2023
An analysis of the keys to negotiating investments of venture capital funds in startups.
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January 12, 2023
We are pleased to announce that WongPartnership continues to be highly ranked across various practice areas in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide, with many of our lawyers receiving steady recognition for their expertise in their respective areas of practice.
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January 12, 2023
Nicholas Tan Choi Chuan is a Partner at Shearn Delamore & Co. and the newest Key Contact Partner for the firm. In this week's Member Voices, Nicholas discusses his practice, what he looks forward to accomplishing in his new role, and the best places to visit in Malaysia.
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Member Firm News
December 21, 2022
Cuatrecasas advised the management company Bewater Funds on launching its second venture capital fund, registered as Bewater II FCRE (European venture capital fund).
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December 21, 2022
Our Co-Head of WPGrow: Start-Up / Venture Capital Kyle Lee has been recognized as a Rising Star by the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Rising Stars Singapore 2022 list in its latest December issue.
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Legal Updates
December 19, 2022
The Spanish Act to Promote the Startup Ecosystem introduces significant changes affecting the venture capital industry, entrepreneurs, and impatriates.
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December 15, 2022
Thank you for making WLG | at large a success this week. We enjoyed seeing you and hope you enjoyed connecting with your peers. View recordings and read key highlights from the event.
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Member Firm News
December 1, 2022
Cuatrecasas has advised private banking firm A&G Banca Privada on the incorporation and launch of A&G Global Private Equity I, the first issue of a private equity fund of funds of up to €100 million, which will invest in US and European venture capital firms.
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November 29, 2022
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partner Jeff C. Dodd has been ranked among the Global Leaders of 2023 by Intellectual Asset Management.
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Member Firm News
November 28, 2022
Cuatrecasas has advised building company Comsa on the sale of 50% of the Sociedad Concesionaria Tranvía de Murcia S.A. and the temporary joint venture operating it to FCC, which acquires exclusive control of the municipal concession.
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November 21, 2022
Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) has released its list of the top 100 Philippine lawyers in private practice. The list includes six partners and two counsels from SyCipLaw.
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November 17, 2022
We are pleased to announce that WongPartnership has the highest number of lawyers recognized amongst Singapore firms at the 2022 Lexology Client Choice Awards.
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Legal Updates
November 9, 2022
The Revised 2022 IRR retains the requirement that, for projects requiring a public utility franchise for its operation, the operator must be (i) a Filipino, or (ii) if a corporation, must be duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and owned up to at least 60% by Filipinos; or (iii) if a consortium of local and foreign firms,...
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Legal Updates
November 8, 2022
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) recently published Staff Notice 51-364, summarizing the results of its Continuous Disclosure Review Program for fiscal years ending March 31, 2021, and March 31, 2022.
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November 3, 2022
We are delighted to announce that AZB & Partners is a top-ranked Law Firm by Deal Count and or Deal Value across various League Tables of Legal Advisors published by Bloomberg LP, Mergermarket, Refinitiv, an LSEG business, Venture Intelligence, and VCCEdge for Q3 2022.
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October 13, 2022
Smitha Menon, a Partner at WongPartnership, shares what she looks forward to as the new Asia Co-Chair of WLG's Restructuring & Insolvency Resolution Group, details about her practice, and what new things are going on at her firm.
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Member Firm News
September 12, 2022
Prominent corporate transactions attorney J.A. Glaccum has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in the firm’s Houston office.
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August 30, 2022
Pellerano Nadal and its lawyers received recognitions in the following practice areas: Corporate/Commercial, Environment, Real Estate & Tourism, and Tax.
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August 18, 2022
Marc André Gaudreau Duval, a Partner at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, discusses his firm's dynamic Family Office, what he looks forward to as WLG's newest International Tax & Private Wealth Co-chair, and what he does in his free time.
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Member Firm News
August 6, 2022
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed restructuring of GlaxoSmithKline's consumer healthcare joint venture with Pfizer.
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Member Firm News
July 28, 2022
WongPartnership acted for Fraser and Neave and Frasers Property in their investment in the S$4.2 million Series A+ funding round of Ross Digital, a robotics and automatic company.
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Legal Updates
July 17, 2022
Taylor Wessing covers the latest trends for venture capital investments.
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June 22, 2022
Mikio, Hitoshi, You will be so missed, but never forgotten. May your journey be peaceful, knowing that the thoughts and prayers of us all will be with you forever.
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May 26, 2022
Micky Yang, a partner at Gowling WLG, discusses how real estate factors into her practice, her experiences as a first-time delegate at WLG | summit Lisbon, and what she enjoys doing in her free time.
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March 17, 2022
What female inspires Lindsay Everitt, Director of Marketing & Client Relations at Goodmans? It's one of this century’s most impressive heads of state, which made a bucket list vacation to New Zealand all the more meaningful. "At 41, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has led a country through a pandemic, terrorist attacks and natural disasters,...
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Recordings & Podcasts
February 21, 2022
In the final installment of our Venture Capital video series, our Partner & Head of Corporate Commercial Abdullah Mutawi continues the conversation with Khaled Talhouni , Managing Partner, Nuwa Capital , Philip Bahoshy , Founder and CEO, MAGNiTT - Now Hiring! , Basil M. , General Partner, Global Ventures , and Prashant K. (PK)...
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Legal Updates
February 18, 2022
Executive summary of the main legal developments to watch in 2022.
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Legal Updates
February 18, 2022
Interest of the financial services industry in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters has surged in recent years driven mainly by rapid regulatory developments and the rising investors’ awareness about the climate change and sustainability aspects of their investments. The EU Commission was particularly eager to become a trendsetter...
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Legal Updates
February 15, 2022
On 20 December 2021, the Anti-Global Base Erosion (“ GloBE ”) Rules were released by the OECD. Also known as Pillar Two, the rules are designed to ensure that large multinational enterprises (“ MNEs ”) pay a minimum level of tax on income arising in each jurisdiction in which they operate.
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Member Firm News
January 28, 2022
Member firm Greenberg Traurig (Florida - U.S.A.) shared new, exciting initiatives within their firm in a recent Q&A. Over the past decade, but with tremendous acceleration since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, traditionally New York-based clients, including major private equity firms, have been moving their operations to South Florida....
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Legal Updates
January 21, 2022
As a general rule, tenderers participating in public procurements have the right to form a consortium and submit a tender as a joint offer to meet the requirements of the competitive tendering. Small companies, in particular, may find it difficult to tender for products or services alone.
By combining resources with a competitor, it might,...
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Member Firm News
December 3, 2021
Member firm Locke Lord LLP shared their insights on the current US business climate, inbound and outbound investment trends, and the prime investment opportunities in Massachusetts—"Massachusetts' wealth of medical schools and prestigious higher education institutions have formed the basis of a thriving biotech ecosystem, which continues to...
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Legal Updates
November 29, 2021
We advised Taaleri SolarWind II fund, managed by Taaleri energia , and investment company Atsinaujinančios energetikos investicijos, managed by Lords LB Asset Management , on acquiring three wind farms from European Energy , a Danish renewable energy company. This is the largest acquisition in the wind energy sector in the Baltics this year.
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Wlg Collaborations
November 4, 2021
Setterwalls have on behalf Wallenius Lines - active in the global shipping industry and specifically the international car and Ro-Ro segment – contacted not less than nine WLG firms in relation to competition law advice in connection with the establishment of the joint venture.
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Member Firm News
October 22, 2021
Member firm Herguner is committed to the further development of corporate governance and ethical business practices in Turkey. "Our firm assumes a pioneering role in the sector and our partners act voluntarily on the management of various governance associations in addition to having established some of them. These organizations include the...
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October 15, 2021
World Law Group sat down with JD Supra’s Adrian Lürssen, Co-founder, VP Strategic Development, to discuss trends that can be gleaned from what in-house counsel are reading and how lawyers can be true thought leaders. Here’s a bit of what we learned.
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Member Firm News
October 6, 2021
AZB represented Footpath Ventures for its investment as part of the USD 570 million fund raise by Meesho at near USD 5 billion valuation.
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Member Firm News
September 20, 2021
Member firm AZB & Partners shared some valuable insight into the current business climate in India—"The Indian Government has undertaken several measures to strengthen the economy through a combination of short-term, medium-term, and long-term measures and as part of its recent budget has introduced programs to address various...
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Member Firm News
September 16, 2021
Cuatrecasas has advised Agrolimen and GBfoods on acquiring the remaining 49% of GBfoods Africa’s share capital and on winding up the joint venture with Helios Investment Partners.
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June 24, 2021
Recent Happenings from our Practice & Industry Groups.
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Legal Updates
May 3, 2021
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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Legal Updates
May 3, 2021
Our Venture Capital Group collaborated on an expansive guide covering more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on VC deals (and more!). The objective of this publication is to serve as a Q&A-style multi-jurisdictional guide to venture capital law in countries where WLG...
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April 15, 2021
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to share that New York counsel, Susan L. Saslow, was named among the 2021 Leading Ladies in Real Estate by Real Estate Weekly.
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Legal Updates
March 29, 2021
This eBulletin highlights legal updates from our member firms across our 16 Practice & Industry Groups. Highlights include updates to the Danish Medicinal Pilot Program, Digital Health in Germany, Biden Administration's response to Myanmar, key changes to Singapore's Restructuring law, and more.
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March 1, 2021
When World Law Group embarked on a commitment to look at generational trends, a global pandemic certainly wasn’t part of the plan. However, these events led to an acceleration of trends and uncovered a few unexpected silver linings.
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