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Banking & Finance

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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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29 November 2019
Bank Indonesia Issues Blueprint for 2025 Payment System
Bank Indonesia issues blueprint as follow-up to Indonesia's 2025 Payment System visions.
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28 November 2019
Considerations for Private Debt Funds on Public to Private Transactions
We explore the key issues for consideration when financing P2Ps with private debt, with a particular focus on issues in the UK market.
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20 November 2019
SEC Enforcement Annual Report:
Retail Focus Raises Regulatory Risk for Investment Advisers
Attorneys from the Financial Regulation & Enforcement Group explores US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Enforcement's recently issued 2019 Annual Report (ENF Annual ...
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19 November 2019
Thai Exchange Control Law Relaxed to Stimulate Capital Outflows and Lessen Pressure on the Thai Baht: More Opportunity for Offshore Investment
Due to the constant appreciation of the Thai baht, the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand ...
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13 November 2019
Global Financial Services Regulatory Guide
Our Global Financial Services Regulatory Guide provides a comprehensive summary of regulations applicable to banks and other financial services companies around the world, Read more.
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13 November 2019
Fraud in the Workplace: Thailand
Our Fraud in the Workplace series highlights the most common types of fraud at work and what companies should be aware of to prevent harm arising from fraud in the workplace.
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12 November 2019
SEC Proposes to Overhaul Rules Governing Investment Adviser Advertising and Referral Arrangements
The SEC proposes substantial updates that reformulate the rules governing investment adviser advertising and referral arrangements.
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19 November 2019
Baker McKenzie Re-appoints Alex Chadwick as London Office Managing Partner
Alex Chadwick has been re-appointed Managing Partner of the London office for a second term.
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14 November 2019
Baker McKenzie Acts for Afterpay in AUD 200M Placement to and Proposed Strategic Partnership with US Technology Fund, Coatue Management
Afterpay stated Coatue was an existing investor and it would be the company's largest ...
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22 October 2019
Baker McKenzie Vienna takes Robert Wippel on board and further expands its practice
Robert Wippel has joined the banking and finance team headed by Georg Diwok as counsel specializing in banking and credit law. 
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17 October 2019
Baker McKenzie and Legal Advisors win at IFLR Awards for Innovative Middle East Deals
Baker McKenzie and Legal Advisors, Abdulaziz Alajlan & Partners continue their winning streak in the Middle East, taking home three awards at the annual International Financial Law Review (IFLR) ...
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16 October 2019
Baker McKenzie advises Proparco in the framework of the signature of a $10m loan granted to Africure Pharmaceuticals
Baker McKenzie has advised Proparco in the context of the signature of a $10m loan granted to ...
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16 October 2019
Baker McKenzie Adds Leading Leveraged Finance and Private Equity Partner in New York
Andrew Sagor joins the Firm from Kirkland & Ellis.
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14 October 2019
Baker McKenzie Announces that Daniel Sanchez has joined as a Partner in the Banking, Finance and Projects Practice Group in Mexico
Baker McKenzie announced that Daniel Esteban Sanchez Morales has joined the Firm as a partner in the ...
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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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