Lloyds ordered to search for key documents in Premier Motorauctions case
Lloyds Bank has been ordered to search for two key documents in the latest disclosure battle between the group and Premier Motorauctions.
Unilever launches panel review after year-long delay
FTSE 100 giant Unilever has begun its delayed panel review with an announcement scheduled for this summer, The Lawyer can reveal.
Walker Morris advises Vantage Motor Group on acquisition of Toyota and Lexus divisions
Specialist lawyers at Walker Morris have advised Vantage Motor Group on its acquisition of the Toyota and Lexus businesses of Charles Clark Motors in Wolverhampton. The Harrogate-headquartered group already has Toyota centres in Tamworth, Solihull and Birmingham where it also has a Lexus dealership. The deal will see the 64 staff transfer from Charles Clark […]
Clifford Chance and White & Case heavyweights lead on €3bn telecoms deal
White & Case London corporate co-head Patrick Sarch and Clifford Chance private equity star Amy Mahon took key roles on the €3.5bn sale of a stake in Irish telecoms provider Eir to a host of private equity houses.
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Lloyds ordered to search for key documents in Premier Motorauctions case
Lloyds Bank has been ordered to search for two key documents in the latest disclosure battle between the group and Premier Motorauctions.
Unilever launches panel review after year-long delay
FTSE 100 giant Unilever has begun its delayed panel review with an announcement scheduled for this summer, The Lawyer can reveal.
Walker Morris advises Vantage Motor Group on acquisition of Toyota and Lexus divisions
Specialist lawyers at Walker Morris have advised Vantage Motor Group on its acquisition of the Toyota and Lexus businesses of Charles Clark Motors in Wolverhampton. The Harrogate-headquartered group already has Toyota centres in Tamworth, Solihull and Birmingham where it also has a Lexus dealership. The deal will see the 64 staff transfer from Charles Clark […]
Clifford Chance and White & Case heavyweights lead on €3bn telecoms deal
White & Case London corporate co-head Patrick Sarch and Clifford Chance private equity star Amy Mahon took key roles on the €3.5bn sale of a stake in Irish telecoms provider Eir to a host of private equity houses.
East & Concord advises Haitong Unitrust on RMB 4.8 billion financing instrument
On October 17, 2017, Haitong Unitrust International Leasing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Haitong Unitrust”) successfully registered the private placement note (PPN) with a registered amount of RMB 3 billion. Haitong Unitrust was the principal underwriter and bookrunner; while Industrial Bank Co., Ltd. was the joint principal underwriter. On February 26, 2018, Haitong Unitrust […]
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