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LIBOR: Update and Next Steps
Significant steps towards identifying alternative benchmark rates have been made since the FCA’s announcement that LIBOR will likely cease in 2021.
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Today's lenders and borrowers face a myriad of challenges, including restrictions on foreign banks lending to companies in certain jurisdictions, distressed debt and increasing complexity of financial services regulation across the world. With most financing transactions that involve global companies requiring execution in more than one jurisdiction, and local law requirements posing challenges that can significantly affect deal value, it is crucial that their lawyers can navigate them through this complex environment. Baker McKenzie is exceptionally well positioned to do this.

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08 November 2018
The UAE Boosts its Commitment to International Standards Against Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
The United Arab Emirates has issued Federal Law No. 20 of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering.
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30 October 2018
UK Budget 2018: What You Need To Know
The British Chancellor has just delivered the Budget against a backdrop of significant political turmoil. What new tax measures will affect cross-border businesses?
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17 October 2018
Securitisation Disclosure Standards Contain Key Differences From Consultation Draft
Securitisation Disclosure Standards contain key differences from consultation draft
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12 October 2018
Relaxation of Requirements for Outsourcing Activity
This new regulation is intended to relax the outsourcing requirements for securities companies in Thailand.
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24 August 2018
Infrastructure Sector Developments in Malaysia
The surprise victory by the Alliance of Hope coalition party in the 14th General Elections in May brought about a significant policy shift on foreign investment, amid calls for fairer bilateral terms.
20 August 2018
Divergent Paths: Chinese FDI in Europe and North America in H1 2018
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17 August 2018
What Will a 'No Deal' Brexit Mean For UK Temporary Permissions Regime?
In the absence of agreement, EEA firms would be unable to conduct business which constituted regulated activity in the UK after 29 March 2019. 
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07 November 2018
Baker McKenzie advises leading blockchain technology company on $ 80 million private placement
The Bitfury Group has made a private placement with global institutions and corporate investors.
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02 November 2018
Baker McKenzie has Advised Japanese bank Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
MUTB has agreed to acquire Colonial First State Global Asset Management from Commonwealth Bank of Australia for A$4.1 billion (US$2.9 billion).  
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31 October 2018
Baker McKenzie has advised EDF in the framework of the disposal of its interest in the share capital of the methane terminal of Dunkirk
Through the price paid by the two consortia for all these operations, amounts to €2.4 billion.
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25 October 2018
Baker McKenzie Advises Hyundai Capital Bank on €200 Million Loan Raising
Hyundai Capital Bank Europe provides financial products to meet the needs of Hyundai Motors and Kia Motors customers worldwide.
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15 October 2018
Baker McKenzie advises LGT on its cornerstone investment in China Renaissance
A cross-border team from Baker McKenzie in Singapore and Hong Kong has advised LGT Group Foundation ("LGT") on its cornerstone investment in China Renaissance Holdings Limited ("China ...
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10 October 2018
Baker McKenzie Advises Forbion on $54 Million Financing of Gotham Therapeutics
This is the first investment by the recently raised fund Forbion IV, which has a total volume of € 360 million.
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05 October 2018
Baker McKenzie Advised Goldman Sachs on its Investment in the Argentinian Financial App Ualá
Ualá, is a personal financial management mobile app, electronic payment processor and issuer of MasterCard prepaid cards developed by Bancar Technologies Limited.
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Asia Pacific Power Deal of the Year – Sirajganj
Europe & Africa Downstream Oil & Gas Deal of the Year – National Grid Gas
Latin America Hydro Deal of the Year – San Martin Hydro
IJ Global Awards 2017

LatAm Deal of the Year – Stoneway
Global Multilateral Deal of the Year: Egypt Solar
Middle East and Africa Renewables Deal of the Year: DEWA Solar
PFI Awards 2017

Project Finance Deal of the Year – Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
IFLR Middle East Awards 2017

Global Finance Deal of the Year: Projects (Middle East) – Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
American Lawyer Global Legal Awards 2017

Best Deals 2018 – UKEF and Standard Chartered Bank’s financing of Kabaale Airport in Uganda
Best Deals 2018, Global Trade Review

TMT Deal of the Year – Softbank’s Acquisition of Arm Holdings
M&A Deal of the Year (Premium)* - Softbank’s Acquisition of Arm Holdings
Japan Deal of the Year - Softbank’s Acquisition of Arm Holdings
* The M&A Deal of the Year (Premium) category was for deals with a value of greater than USD 1 billion.
2017 ALB Japan Law Awards

Innovation in cross-border insolvency and restructuring – Metinvest
2017 Global Restructuring Review Awards

Best Digital Marketing Campaign (Bronze) – Global FSR App
2017 CityWealth Brand Management & Reputations Awards

Asia Restructuring of the Year – PT Berlian Laju Tanker
IFLR Asia Awards 2016

Deal of the Year – EMEA Export Finance: Power - Assuit and West Damietta Power Stations
Trade Finance Awards 2017

Best Trade / Export Finance Law Firm (Global)
Best Commodity Finance Law Firm (Global)
Best Trade Law Firm in the Americas
Trade Finance Awards 2016

Best Export Finance Law Firm
TXF Trade & Export Finance Awards 2016

Banking, Finance and Restructuring Team of the Year
African Legal Awards 2015

Best Trade Finance Law Firm in Latin America
Trade Finance Magazine 2015

Best Trade Finance Law Firm in North America
Trade Finance Magazine 2015

Debt Market Deal of the Year - Suntory Holdings Limited’s buyout of Beam Inc
ALB Japan Asia Law Awards 2015

Solar Deal of the Year - Ilanga 1 CSP Project
Project Finance International 2015

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Global Financial Services Regulatory Guide

Comprehensive summary of regulations applicable to banks and other financial services companies in 41 jurisdictions.

Global Acquisition Finance Guide

A summary of regulations applicable to acquisition finance transactions in 36 jurisdictions.

Global Guide to Legal Issues in Securitisation

 Overview of the general legal, tax, accounting and regulatory issues typically relevant to securitisation structures.

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Providing financial institutions with sector-specific, pragmatic advice as well as integrated and cost-effective service.

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