Homburger advised UBS AG, acting through its Stamford branch, on its 3(a)(2) offering of USD 1.5 bn Senior Notes
On May 29, 2026, UBS AG, acting through its Stamford branch, successfully completed its issuance of USD 1.5 bn in aggregate principal amount of 4.678% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2030 under its medium-term notes program. The notes were offered and sold in reliance on (i) an exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(2) of …
Argentina approves new labor regulations related to severance obligations
Argentina’s National Executive Branch has approved new regulations (Regulations) governing Title II of the Labor Modernization Act No. 27,802, establishing Labor Assistance Funds (FALs). The Regulations are designed to facilitate compliance with severance obligations under the Employment Contract Law and applicable professional statutes, with coverage limited to duly registered employees. They take effect on November …
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US designates two Brazil-based transnational criminal organizations as terrorist entities
On May 28, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States Department of State (DOS) designated Brazil-based drug-trafficking and transnational criminal organizations Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under Executive Order (EO) 13224, as amended by EO 138861, which targets terrorism financing. The …
Yoshiki Tsurumaki Joins LPA Tokyo as Head Partner of Japanese Law Practice
LPA Registered Foreign Law Corporation – LPA Law Office in Tokyo continues to significantly strengthen its capabilities in Japan in response to growing market demand.
TRADE MARKS OFFICE REJECTS ‘BIGSTONE’ MARK IN WIN FOR BRIDGESTONE; FINDS ADOPTION OF BRIDGESTONE LIKE BRANDING UNFAIR AND LIKELY TO CONFUSE CONSUMERS
Anand and Anand secures favourable order protecting rights in BRIDGESTONE, a recognised well-known trademark. New Delhi, May 21, 2026: Anand and Anand has secured a significant victory for Bridgestone Corporation before the Trade Marks Registry, Delhi, which has refused registration of the mark ‘TRI BIGSTONEPUNCTURE’ (label) in Class 12 after finding it deceptively similar to …
DMD Advocates Advises Rabyte on Majority Stake Acquisition by Hakuto
DMD Advocates advised the founders of Rabyte on the acquisition of a majority stake in Rabyte by Hakuto Co., Ltd., a Japanese company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
MBH advises Travel Aspect on securing the BRUSECO operational rights for Egypt under the Aspect Chauffeurs brand
We are pleased to announce that Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Mr. Ayman Aouf, founder and CEO of Travel Aspect, in connection with obtaining the exclusive operational rights in Egypt from BRUSECO, a leading European mobility and chauffeur training and certification company.
Größte Kanzleifusion der Geschichte beschlossen: Hogan Lovells Cadwalader startet zum 1. Juli
Neue globale Kanzlei mit einzigartiger Größe und Spezialisierungstiefe für Mandate in G20-Märkten Historischer Zusammenschluss vereint Cadwalader, die älteste Kanzlei an der Wall Street, und Hogan Lovells, eine der weltweit führenden Kanzleien für Mandanten in stark regulierten Branchen
SPAIN MOVES TO REMOVE GIBRALTAR FROM ITS BLACKLIST – A WELCOME HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT
HM Government of Gibraltar has today published confirmation that Spain’s Ministry of Finance has issued a draft Ministerial Order to remove Gibraltar from its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, marking a significant and long-awaited milestone.
GIBRALTAR FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION – CHANGES OF CONTROL UPDATES
Change of Control Notifications via GFSC Portal As of the 1st June 2026, Change of Control notifications pursuant to the Financial Services Act 2019 (“FSA”) may be submitted to the GFSC via the GFSC’s online portal (“GFSC Portal”). Accordingly, notifications relating to acquisitions, increases, reductions or cessations of control in respect of Gibraltar Regulated Firms …
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