Jersey Finance Formally Launches Office in New York
18 October 2019 Jersey Finance Formally Launches Office in New York
Supreme Court dismisses the challenge to APTEL Judgment in the case of acquisition of Prayagraj Power Generation Company Limited (PPGCL) through a resolution process undertaken by SBI
The Hon’ble Supreme Court in its recent order dated January 20, 2020 has dismissed the challenge to APTEL Judgment involving issues of regulatory overreach and the statutory role of a regulatory commission while dealing with debt resolution efforts of lenders. In the present instance, lenders have attempted to explore a solution for a stressed power …
Bangladesh Government Provides 100% Tax Exemption for Power Generation Companies
– by Barrister Shajib Mahmood Alam In a move to fulfill the conditions of its Private Sector Power Generation Policy, the Government of Bangladesh issued a new circular on the 2nd Day of January, 2020. By operation of the new circular, apart from coal based companies, all power generation companies will enjoy 100% tax exemption. …
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Angeliki Epaminonda has been promoted to Partner
Congratulations to Angeliki Epaminonda for her promotion to Partner! Angeliki joined our firm for her legal training in 2009, and she has since proven to be a highly committed individual. She stood out for her professionalism, dedication and integrity, and exceptional legal skills. Angeliki’s promotion strengthens our commitment to diversity, as 6 in 8 partners …
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ECJ – Balsamico not a protected designation
Balsamic vinegar can also come from Germany. According to a judgment of the ECJ from December 4, 2019, “balsamico” is not a protected term (Az. C-432/18).
Bär & Karrer Advises CSS on the Sale of its Corporate Business to Zurich
CSS Versicherung AG is selling its corporate business to Zurich Switzerland. Approximately 30,000 customers of CSS Versicherung with policies in the mandatory accident insurance under the Federal Law on Accident Insurance, supplementary accident insurance under the Federal Law on Insurance Contracts, and collective daily sickness benefit insurance under the Federal Law on Insurance Contracts will …
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Bär & Karrer Advises Waters on the Acquisition of Andrew Alliance
Waters Corporation, a leading specialty measurement company, has announced the acquisition of Andrew Alliance, a Switzerland based company specializing in laboratory automation technology.
Bär & Karrer Advises Far Point Acquisition Corporation on the Announced Business Combination with G
Far Point Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: FPAC; “Far Point“), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) co-sponsored by the institutional asset manager Third Point LLC, and Swiss-based Global Blue, a strategic technology and payments partner empowering global merchants to capture the growth of international shoppers, have announced that they will merge, as a result of which Global …
Data protection: Does India want to be the big data state after all?
By Vatsal Gaur, Associate Partner The bill was referred to a joint select parliamentary committee. If the current PDP is anything to go by, there are several opportunity costs. The PDP allows for the processing of personal data for the provision of any ‘service’ or ‘benefit’ provided by the State.
Tata-Mistry: The NCLAT order gives a leg-up to minority shareholders
Whatever the final outcome, this order will push Indian businesses to re-examine ethics within their corporate structures By Hemant Sahai, Founding Partner