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Trading in distress - how old world debt is providing opportunities for US hedge funds
The year 2012 has the potential to present a historic opportunity for hedge funds seeking to profit from European distressed debt. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Shearman's Solomon Noh outlines the types of distressed debt investment strategies and how UK law firms are likely to be affected.
Law Firm: Shearman & Sterling | Published: 02 February 2012 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities
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New EU privacy and data protection laws - implications and key points
On 25th January 2012, the European Commission's proposal for reform of the EU's privacy and data protection laws was unveiled. This briefing looks at how the proposal aims to replace the current Directive with a new legal framework that will lay the foundation for a Digital Single Market.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 01 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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EU data protection law - sanctions get serious, governance grows up and individuals can erase their online past lives
On 25 January 2012, the European Commission released its long awaited proposals to revise the 1995 EU Data Protection Directive. The draft law takes the form of a Regulation and signifies a major reform of the general data protection law, which has been under review for the last few years.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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Investment funds - 2011 annual review and preview of 2012
This briefing from Travers Smith provides a comprehensive overview of the developments affecting the investment funds industry in 2011 and previews what can be expected in 2012. The article will be of interest to managers and investors in a wide range of alternative asset investment funds.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes
Hedging their bets: distressed debt outlook 2012
Bingham and Macquarie Group commissioned Debtwire to interview 100 distressed debt investors, including hedge fund managers, sell-side trading desks and other asset managers on their expectations for the North American distressed debt market in 2012.
Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Capital Markets and Debt Securities
Aviation update: EU emissions trading scheme becomes reality for airlines
The EU's extension of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to include the aviation industry took effect on 1 January 2012, prompting intense criticism at an industry and State level. This briefing from explains in detail how the Scheme works and what aircraft operators should be doing to comply.
Law Firm: Holman Fenwick Willan | Published: 25 January 2012 | Practice Area: Air
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Slipping anchor: Madoff UK company's lawsuit against European defendants set aside
This litigation update from Macfarlanes looks at the recent case of Madoff Securities International Ltd v Raven and others in which the English Commercial Court ruled that it did not have jurisdiction to hear a claim by the liquidators of the UK entity against European based defendants.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 25 January 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
sn-IP-pets: January 2012 intellectual property update
This newsletter from collates recent IP developments relating to trade marks, copyright, design and patents. Amongst the issues discussed are the dispute between Interflora and M&S; Anheuser-Busch v Budĕjovický Budvar; Plentyoffish Media Inc v Plenty More; and Viking Gas A/S v Kosan Gas A/S.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 18 January 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
HICEE B.V. v The Slovak Republic: a timely reminder to structure foreign investments carefully
In this client alert, Latham & Watkins’ litigation team study the case of HICEE B.V. v The Slovak Republic to outline why ambiguous wording in investment protection treaties can lead to devastating consequences for foreign investors should they fail to structure their investments properly.
Law Firm: Latham & Watkins | Published: 18 January 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
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Preview of 2012: a comprehensive guide for general counsel
Staying on top of the broad sweep of developments is a substantial challenge, as is the importance of preparing for the impact of anticipated developments. This extensive preview of 2012 identifies the broad trends and issues which are expected to be on the legal agenda in the year ahead.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 17 January 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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