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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

The growing disclosure threat to non-US issuers

Lee Dunst explains why companies that cooperate with US government investigations are falling foul of discovery rules

November 01 2005

Real estate law to fuel investor interest

By Rodrigo Conesa and Ricardo Calderón of Ritch Mueller

November 01 2005

How hybrid capital rules help French issuers

Deeply subordinated debt is no longer only a fundraising tool for French banks. The law has now made it easier for corporate issuers and insurers to use this financing technique. By James Leavy and Frederic Nizard

November 01 2005

Gateway to foreign investments in Tanzania

The commitment of the government of Tanzania to encourage foreign investment is reflected in legislative changes, particularly the introduction of the Tanzanian Investment Act 1997, which sets out the legal criteria for all investors. This, together with the creation of a government privatization bureau and the Tanzania Investment Centre have clearly instilled confidence among foreign investors, who can enjoy certain tax breaks in the early years of investment.

November 01 2005

Debt capital markets

Allen & Overy's Stephen Jaggs and Andrew Harrow led a team advising G Steel on its debut offshore bond issue, the first high-yield bond issue from Thailand since the Asian financial crisis. The proceeds of the five-year $100 million bonds will go towards financing G Steel's production capacity expansion project and for general corporate purposes. Linklaters advised the underwriter, UBS Investment Bank, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer acted as counsel to the trustee.

November 01 2005

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