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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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25 April 2019
Program Trading and Portfolio Advisory with Execution
The Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued two notifications that will pave the way for new business models for Thai securities brokers and derivatives agents.
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23 April 2019
Key Takeaways from the International Swaps & Derivatives Association (ISDA) AGM 2019
Ten years on from the adoption of the G-20 Commitments, in response to the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), many jurisdictions have made significant progress in implementing the commitments.
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09 April 2019
Circular No. 2 restores the right of non-legal entities to open payment accounts and be account holders
Ultimately, Circular No. 02 has been issued as a solution.
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05 April 2019
Banking Law Developments in South Africa
Numerous new laws are in the process of being implemented that will address how South Africa’ financial system is regulated in future.
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05 April 2019
Financial Matters Amendment Bill to Amend Laws for Over the Counter Derivatives
Should the Financial Matters Amendment Bill  be enacted, it will align South Africa's insolvency laws with G20 laws regulating OTC derivative trading. 
02 April 2019
Chinese FDI: A New Reality
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01 April 2019
Vietnam issues approved Restructuring Plan for the Insurance Business Market until 2020, oriented towards 2025
The Plan provides further solutions and action plans to be implemented.
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24 April 2019
Kunal Katre joins Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow
Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, the member firm of Baker McKenzie International in Singapore, has appointed Kunal Katre as a Local Principal in the Finance & Projects practice. He joined the Firm ...
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23 April 2019
Baker McKenzie wins five awards at the Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards 2019
Baker McKenzie and its member firms took home five awards, including the "Tax & Trusts Law Firm of the Year" and "Medical and Healthcare Law Firm of the Year" awards, at the ...
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23 April 2019
Baker McKenzie Advised Al Sharkiyah Sugar Manufacturing Company (Al-Nouran) on a Senior Islamic Istisn’a Facility and a Working Capital Facility Provided by a Banking Consortium
This project aims to bridge the gap between the supply and demand of white sugar in the Egyptian ...
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23 April 2019
Baker McKenzie Advises Vestas on Acquisition of Minority Stake in SOWITEC
The agreement provides for an option to acquire the remaining shares within the next three years. 
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18 April 2019
Baker McKenzie Advises Bank Syndicate on a US$2.3 Billion Financing for Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
The Baker McKenzie team was led by David Becker.
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10 April 2019
Baker McKenzie legal advisor in Biovica’s directed new share issue of SEK 60 million
Biovica develops and commercializes blood-based biomarker assays that improve monitoring of modern cancer therapies and predict patient outcome.
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10 April 2019
Baker McKenzie acted as legal advisor in G-Loot's private placement of shares of approximately SEK 230 million
G-Loot offers an online platform delivering competitive gaming experiences on both PC and Mobile.
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African Programme of the Year – South African REIPPP
2019 Project Finance International (PFI) Awards: Middle East and Africa

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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Global Financial Services Regulatory Guide

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