ArticleUS Corporate Law News: California Adopts A New Data Protection LawThe California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (the "Act"), adopted late last month, protects consumer "personal information" ...United StatesPrivacyWithers LLP
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ArticleThe Legal And Practical Implications For Noteholders Regarding Securities Impacted By Sanctions Against RussiaHave your investments been affected by sanctions against Russia? Perhaps you are a Russian-based investor who invested in Eurobonds that were held through the National...GlobalInternational LawWithers LLP
ArticleNVM Private Equity Supports Control Risks’ Independent GrowthWithers LLP acted for Control Risks Group Limited on the sale by 3i of its interest and the acquisition by NVM Private Equity of a significant minority stake. Please see below the press release issued: United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWithers LLP
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ArticlePerpetuities And Accumulations Act 2009 UpdateAs discussed in the Withers LLP Stop Press circulated on 20 November 2009, the Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009 (the ‘Act’) will radically alter the length of time that assets can be held in UK trusts. United KingdomTaxWithers LLP
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