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Myths about the Hague Convention debunked

The Hague Securities Convention has come under attack for being allegedly US-centric and interfering with EU legislation. These assertions are unfounded, argue Harry C Sigman and Christophe Bernasconi

November 01 2005

Mapping Hong Kong's future

Can Martin Wheatley, the new head of Hong Kong's securities regulator, help the local market secure its future? Andrew Crooke outlines some of the pressing issues

November 01 2005

New laws to encourage investment activities

Three new federal laws recently became effective in Russia: the Law on Special Economic Zones, the Law on Concession Agreements and the Law on Credit Histories. These laws will facilitate and protect foreign investment, enhance predictability when dealing with Russian investment targets and help to develop the Russian business landscape.

November 01 2005

Brazilian issuers press on with Tier 1 offerings

Ben Maiden looks at how lawyers are helping Brazilian banks meet the demand for perpetual bonds in the absence of clear rules

November 01 2005

How to choose the best local lawyers for equity work

James Rice reveals the role local lawyers can play in closing a deal and the techniques banks and issuers use to choose local counsel

November 01 2005

Securities industry deadlocked over due diligence

Ben Maiden says attempts to reach a solution over auditors' involvement in due diligence are failing

November 01 2005

Court reassures issuers on fair disclosure

David Bernstein examines a US district court's decision to dismiss an infrequent SEC complaint under the controversial Regulation FD

November 01 2005

Japan needs real merger reform and disclosure

Protectionist business interests risk derailing Japan's merger reforms to allow foreign companies to make non-hostile acquisitions in the country. M&A adviser Nicholas Benes argues that meaningful change is essential if Japan is to raise its woeful levels of foreign investment

November 01 2005

Americas

Steve Guynn, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Philip Rotner, Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw Gibson Dunn & Crutcher recruited the head of Jones Day's Latin America practice. Steve Guynn moved across town to join Gibson Dunn's New York office, where he will advise clients on capital markets issues and acquisitions within the firm's Latin America and capital markets groups.

November 01 2005

Equity capital markets

Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw and Cravath Swaine & Moore were counsel on the $207 million initial public offering (IPO) of TAL International. The company, which sells freight containers, listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Philip Brandes of Mayer Brown represented the issuer, William Whelan of Cravath advised the underwriters, which were led by Credit Suisse First Boston.

November 01 2005

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