France... declaration of independence Paris’s leading firms are under pressure to respond to foreign competition.
Bruckhaus advises on ING acquisition of BHF-Bank German firm Bruckhaus Westrick Heller Löber is advising the Dutch banking and insurance group ING Groep on its acquisition of a controlling stake in German bank BHF-Bank.
M&A: legal advisers on September's big deals Viacom and CBS announced on September 7 that their board of director had voted to approve a merger of the two companies
$359 million financing for Angolan oil project Latham & Watkins and Norton Rose have recently completed work on the latest stage of financing for an oil production scheme in Angola.
Towards a European Securities Commission The introduction of the euro at the beginning of 1999 was the first stage in the creation of a single European market for securities.
One decade of Exon-Florio: a storm in a tea cup? Foreign companies and governments have been criticizing Exon-Florio for over a decade now
European equity clients favour one-stop shops The more internationally minded US firms lead this year’s equity tables demonstrating the growing preference among clients for both US and local law expertise.
Swiss Exchange welcomes growth companies In June the Swiss Exchange opened the SWX New Market, a new segment for young growth companies.
Is China relaxing Rmb funded foreign investment? After last year’s currency crackdown, Chinese banks can resume forex-backed renminbi financing.
Regulating tender offers in the Philippines The Asian slump has produced some bargains for opportunists willing to risk investing in the region’s ailing companies.
Lovell White Durrant, Boesbecke Droste announce European merger Paris office suffers backlash of Andersen negotiations
Covington & Burling, Howard Smith & Levin to merge One of Washington’s most highly regarded law firms, Covington & Burling, announced last month that it would merge with the smaller firm of Howard, Smith & Levin.
Italian government prepares for Enel sale Legal advisers on the planned privatization of Italy's electricity utility
Neuer Markt recovers in time for autumn rush The Neuer Markt, Germany’s exchange for high-growth companies, has recovered from the downturn in early August which also put pressure on high technology stocks listed on Nasdaq in the US.
