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A Changing World: New Trends in Emerging Market Infrastructure Finance
Report highlights development finance lending as the single most important factor in the funding of infrastructure projects in Africa.
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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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06 December 2018
New Companies Law Enhances Ease of Doing Business in DIFC
The Dubai International Financial Centre has reinforced its position as one of the world's top financial and business centres.
03 December 2018
A Changing World: New Trends in Emerging Market Infrastructure Finance
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26 November 2018
The National Payment Systems Act Enacted
The Philippines has recently passed Republic Act No. 11127, otherwise known as the "National Payment Systems Act."
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October-November 2018
Audit Committee and Auditor Oversight Update No. 47
The Update summarizes recent developments relating to public company audit committees and their oversight of financial reporting and of the company’s relationship with its auditor.
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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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03 December 2018
DFIs and ECAs Set to Fund More Emerging Markets Infrastructure as Bond Investors Retreat
Michael Foundethakis said: "A major reason for the growing influence of DFIs and ECAs over time is the stability they provide."
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28 November 2018
Viscofan acquires Australian Globus Group
Baker McKenzie advised leading Spanish manufacturing company Viscofan on the acquisition of its Australian distributor Globus Group for operations valued at 13.3 million AUD.
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26 November 2018
Baker McKenzie advises China International Water & Electric Corp. on the development of two hydropower plants in Guinea
The Guinean government and China EximBank have signed a loan agreement for $1.175 billion to finance ...
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15 November 2018
Baker McKenzie Assists BPER Banca S.p.A.
The Firm provided services for all legal and tax aspects in relation to the 1.1 billion Euros securitization of receivables from financial leasing contracts. 
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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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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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