Jovana Veličković Joins Gecić Law as Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution

Underscoring the importance of top-notch dispute resolution in strengthening the firm’s market-leading capabilities, Gecić Law is delighted to announce that Jovana Veličković is joining the team as a Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution. 

Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of USD 4 bn Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes under its Senior Debt Programme

On January 12, 2023, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of USD 1.75 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due January 2027 and USD 2.25 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due January 2034 under its Senior Debt Programme. The Notes are …

Homburger advised Juuri Partners Oy on its investment in DAF Group Oy to accelerate Subway’s growth in Finland and Sweden

On January 19, 2023, the Finnish private equity firm Juuri Partners Oy has announced its investment in DAF Group Oy, which is responsible for managing Subway’s business in Finland and Sweden through a long-term development agreement. Through the investment, DAF Group will expand its operations in Finland and Sweden, intending to strengthen its restaurant network …

Legal 500 Asia Pacific promotes WTS Taxise to Tier 2; Co-Founding Partners as Leading Tax Individuals

Taxise Asia LLC (WTS Taxise) has been promoted by Legal 500 Asia Pacific to Tier 2 from Tier 3 for Singapore Tax in its 2023 rankings. Co-Founders and Principals Eugene Lim and Irving Aw have also been ranked Leading Tax Individuals this year. Associate Principal and Transfer Pricing Leader Molvin Yiu, meanwhile, has been named …

Argus Partners advises BCCI in the historic Women`s Indian Premier League media rights auction for the 2023‐2027 cycle

We are delighted to inform that Argus Partners has advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in the historic Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) media rights auction for the 2023‐2027 cycle.

Argus Partners Equity Compensation Structure

We are pleased to inform that Argus Partners has transformed its equity partnership structure into a ‘Modified Lockstep’ model. The lockstep model adopted by the Firm is based on the principles of transparency, fairness and clarity in progression. The model aims to be open, performance driven yet, accommodative and serve as an instrument of good …

Dubai Courts Dismiss Case of Widow Claiming Late Husband’s Inheritance

The husband had left behind more than 29 apartments, villas, land plots and luxury cars.

Prosecution witness, whose account played a part in his conviction, changed his statement in the appeal

A drama teacher who was convicted of sexually assaulting a child in Dubai has been acquitted after a prosecution witness retracted his testimony.

Dubai Court Acquits Woman of Drug Charges

Lawyer argues that eased penalties under the country’s new drug law should apply since the woman is a first-time offender.

Dubai Resident Cleared of Drug Possession And Use

A Dubai resident who was caught with cannabis-infused chocolate has been acquitted of drug possession charges based on the latest legal changes in the UAE.