Baker McKenzie

Banking & Finance

Insight
2019
LIBOR: What You Need to Know
Understanding and planning for the impact of LIBOR discontinuation is imperative to a smooth transition for all market participants. Read the latest report in our LIBOR series for guidance.
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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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20 August 2019
Private Banking Online
This online tool for wealth management professionals offers key legal and tax information relevant to high-net-worth families and individuals for over 70 jurisdictions.
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19 August 2019
Russia: Liberalization of Currency Control Regulations
From 1 January 2020 Russia is abolishing all currency control restrictions on payment of funds by non-residents to bank accounts of Russian residents.
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08 August 2019
New Circular on Forex Control 2019 having important changes to Foreign Direct Investment Capital Accounts in Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam (the "SBV") issued Circular No. 06/2019/TT-NHNN on foreign ...
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August 2019
LIBOR: What You Need to Know
To date, 2019 has seen significant developments in connection with LIBOR transition.
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31 July 2019
ESG Regulatory Reform: Impact on Asset Managers
Our ESG Regulatory Reform report aims to rationalise the scope and implications of the reforms proposed for both EU and non-EU asset managers.
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30 July 2019
Argentina : New Resolution on Money Laundering for Issuers of Credit and Purchase Cards and Traveler's Checks
The Financial Information Unit ("FIU") issued Resolution No. 76/2019 (the ...
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25 July 2019
Bite-size Briefings: Individual Accountability Regimes – Driving Improvements in Culture
This edition takes a bite-size look at culture within financial services businesses and reports on a chosen remedy: the implementation of enhanced individual accountability regimes.
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News
16 August 2019
Baker McKenzie consolidates position among Latin American law firms in 2020 Chambers Rankings
Baker McKenzie reaffirms its solid position as a leader among Latin American law firms, with 88 ranked practice areas in the latest edition of legal directory 2020 Chambers Latin America. 
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09 August 2019
Baker McKenzie advises Ardian Private Debt and Barings on the public to private acquisition of Premier Technical Services Group plc
PTSG has established itself as one of the UK's leading providers of specialist health and ...
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06 August 2019
US EXIM appoints Baker McKenzie's James O'Brien to Sub-Saharan Advisory Committee
Baker McKenzie partner James O'Brien has been reappointed to the Sub-Saharan Advisory Committee of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM).
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23 July 2019
Baker McKenzie advises banks on € 5 billion ECP Programme for Bankia
Bankia is one of the leading financial institutions providing banking and financial products and services in Spain.
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19 July 2019
Baker McKenzie Grows African Transactional Practice with Appointment of leading Trade and Commodity Finance Lawyer Lodewyk Meyer
Meyer specialises in Africa trade and export finance, investment into Africa and structured finance.
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03 July 2019
Baker McKenzie advises Claranova on a Euro PP bond for around €20 million
The proceeds from this issue will be used principally to finance the outstanding balance from the acquisition of the Adaware, SodaPDF and Upclick businesses.
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03 July 2019
Baker McKenzie advises Navya on its bond issue and the conclusion of a strategic partnership with ESMO Corporation
This operation will enable Navya to support the future deployment of its business internationally
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Events
26 September 2019
Sustainable Finance Forum: Assessing the European Commission's Ambitious Plan for Sustainable Finance
Hear from representatives from the European Commission and industry experts about key trends and ...
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African Programme of the Year – South African REIPPP
2019 Project Finance International (PFI) Awards: Middle East and Africa

Cross Border Turnaround of the Year – Takata
Private Equity Acquisition & Turnaround of the Year – Westinghouse
Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards 2019

African Biomass deal of the year - Ngodwana Energy Biomass
Americas Downstream Oil & Gas Deal of the Year – Petroperu
Asia Pacific Biomass Deal of the Year – Chana Green
Asia Pacific Petrochemicals Deal of the Year – Long Son
Latin American Transmission Deal of the Year – Cajamarca Transmission Line Refinancing
MENA Power Deal of the Year – Sakaka Solar PV
IJ Global Awards 2018

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

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

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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