Managers of Wealth Americas

Sidley Guides Hagerty in US$3.13 Billion SPAC Merger

Hagerty is a leading specialty insurance provider focused on the automotive enthusiast market

Bank Reyl Turns Up in PDVSA Scandal

Naman Wakil tapped more than $21 million from a Swiss bank account

SA crypto developer Riccardo 'Fluffypony' Spagni denied bail by US court

In a ruling on Wednesday, a US judge ordered that Spagni be remanded in custody until his extradition hearing takes place.

Top Quebec Firm to Merge With Boutique

This merger, which will be finalized on September 1, 2021, underscores Langlois Lawyers’ commitment to continue to grow while bolstering its business law team and its market presence.

Baker McKenzie advises Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation

This illustrates the ability of Baker McKenzie to continue to successfully assist the Trust Bank to execute multinational, market-leading mandates in the financial services industry.

Investment adviser duo forced to pay $7m in SEC probe with six worldwide regulators

The order further finds that Murchinson and Bistricer caused the hedge fund to engage in dealer activity without registering with the SEC or being exempt from registration.

Fired Merrill Advisor Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Defrauding Clients of $3M

Marcus Boggs pleaded guilty earlier this year for swindling clients, including one man who had received a large civil settlement from a wrongful murder conviction. Boggs was sentenced to more than three years in prison.

Court in Puerto Rico case adopts alternative test to find settlement agreements were executory

The dispute surrounded settlement agreements for two class action suits.

Legal implications of remote work arrangements: perspectives from the U.S., UK, and France

Failure to comply with the employer’s requirements may expose the employees to sanctions.

Venezuelan’s bond: $21 million in Swiss account, plane, yacht, lots of Miami condos

Wakil must complete the transfer of $21.3 million from his Swiss bank account to the federal court registry in Miami, while federal authorities place liens on more than a dozen properties, a plane, a yacht and local bank accounts to cover the balance for

One Bite at the Apple or Two? The FTC Warns Companies of Potential Post-Waiting Period Investigations

Whether these letters will undermine seriously the HSR Act review framework

Blackstone Completes Senior Notes Offering

The notes were offered and sold to qualified institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A and outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933.

Baker McKenzie Advises Willamette Management Associates in Acquisition by Citizens Financial Group

The transaction adds the business valuation thought leadership and talent of Willamette to Citizens, one of the nation's oldest and largest financial institutions.

SEC requires Chinese companies seeking U.S. listing to make additional disclosures

China-based companies must make VIE structure clear to investors, disclose whether China has granted permission to list in U.S., delisting risks under U.S. law

Butterfield Reaches Resolution With US Department of Justice

The financial payments totaling $5.6 million in respect of Forfeiture and Tax Restitution Amounts are in line with the existing provision included in Butterfield’s financial statements as recorded in 2015 and 2016.

Mercer International receives bankruptcy court sales order approval to acquire a CLT facility

“It fits well with our strategy to expand in the solid wood products space and aligns with a core value to provide sustainable and carbon reducing alternatives for a warming planet”.

US targets wealthy tax evaders using Panama law firm

10 institutions including Wells Fargo Bank, BofA, HSBC and Citibank to receive summonses

New Banking Institution Sunstone Trust Open for Business

Sunstone approved as first de novo trust in California in nearly 14 years

Holland & Knight and Thompson & Knight Complete Merger

The combined firm will have approximately 1,600 lawyers and other professionals in 30 offices.

BTI Consulting Group Revealed the Most Recommended Law Firms for Their Performance in the Legal Area

The study focused on client service, and Holland & Knight was recognized as a "Highly Recommended" firm.

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