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December 23, 2024 | International Edition

Hong Kong Bourse Seeks Feedback on IPO Price Discovery, Takes Steps to Boost Capital Markets Activity

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is looking at ways to encourage more firms to list in the city while seizing the initiative in the corporate governance sphere.

By Tony Sabine

3 minute read

December 12, 2024 | National Law Journal

The Marble Palace Blog: The Supreme Court’s Bond With Baseball

A new book reveals the long-standing kinship among justices, lawyers and baseball.

By Tony Mauro

4 minute read

September 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Determining Ownership in Multiple-Grantor Trusts

Given the tax policy justifications for the grantor trust rules and based on analogous case precedent, we discuss the rationale for using the specific property approach for sequestered, traceable assets and the fractional approach for commingled assets.

By David A. Handler and Tony Ray Meyer-Mangione

8 minute read

September 05, 2024 | International Edition

Singapore's WongPartnership to Collaborate with Harvey, Integrate Gen AI Tools into Practice.

WongPartnership says the partnership with Harvey will create new AI solutions that will save its lawyers' time and increase productivity.

By Tony Sabine

3 minute read

August 08, 2024 | International Edition

Davis Polk, Karas So Appointed on Evergrande's Liquidator Lawsuit Against PwC

It comes as liquidators also seek to claw back $6 billion from seven individuals associated with the company including its founder Hui Ka Yan.

By Tony Sabine | Jessica Seah

3 minute read

August 07, 2024 | International Edition

Mishcon's Hong Kong Affiliate Karas So Instructed to Recover $6B in Evergrande Liquidation

Clifford Chance and Hong Kong firms Tanner De Witt and Karas So were initially mandated to provide legal advice on the liquidation when proceedings against China Evergrande accelerated this year following the Hong Kong High Court's decision to wind up the company.

By Tony Sabine

2 minute read

July 23, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters Hires Capital Markets Duo, Targets New Economy Market in China

Linklaters says it has high hopes for the pair as it looks to build on its strategy shift with an emphasis on "New Economy" deals while retaining its traditional strengths in capital markets.

By Tony Sabine

5 minute read

July 11, 2024 | International Edition

Atsumi & Sakai Continues to Expand Outside Japan, Opens Office in Vietnam

The new office in Ho Chi Minh City will provide a range of legal services and assist clients in expanding their business in Vietnam and elsewhere in Southeast Asia.

By Tony Sabine

2 minute read

July 10, 2024 | International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Hires New Hong Kong Regulatory Head

Former Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer counsel Kenneth Hui will help clients navigate financial regulatory issues, with a special focus on digital assets.

By Tony Sabine

2 minute read

June 25, 2024 | International Edition

New Twist in Hong Kong Crypto Fraud Saga As Investors Take Civil Action

Plaintiffs are looking to recover their missing assets in a case that has resulted in more than 70 arrests and seen investors incur losses of more than US$150 million, according to the city's financial regulators.

By Tony Sabine

3 minute read