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Gibson Dunn advised Brookfield on €1.2 billion sale of Livensa student housing portfolio to CPP Investments Gibson Dunn advised Brookfield on the €1.2 billion sale of its “Livensa” branded portfolio, comprising 22 purpose-built student accommodation properties located across Spain and Portugal, to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). The transaction marks one of

A Necessary Boost Section 32A Protections Qua RBI’s Prudential Framework The Prudential Framework is a key tool for lenders to achieve timely stabilisation of stressed assets and improve credit circulation in the market. On December 28, 2019, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 (“2019 Ordinance”), was promulgated inter alia to “fill critical gaps

Stephenson Harwood advised S&P Global on the acquisition of TeraHelix Stephenson Harwood advised S&P Global on its acquisition of TeraHelix Ltd, a financial technology company specialising in advanced data modelling, linking, and reconciliation services powered by artificial intelligence. The acquisition enhances S&P Global’s data, technology, and AI capabilities, particularly in linking datasets across asset classes

AZB & Partners represented InCred Techinvest in acquisition of majority stake in South Asian Stocks (Stocko) AZB & Partners represented InCred Techinvest Private Limited in its proposed acquisition of approximately 76% stake in South Asian Stocks Limited (branded as Stocko) for a consideration of around INR 175 crore. This acquisition marks InCred group’s strategic entry

Jammu & Kashmir High Court reaffirmed the Supreme Court’s ruling in Avishek Goenka v. Union of India (2012), which banned the use of black films or tinted glasses on vehicle windows below the prescribed Visual Light Transmission (VLT) limits. While the Supreme Court’s directions prohibited such use, they did not provide for seizure or penalties.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Advised Samayat Services LLP on INR 10,220 Crore Stake Sale in Vishal Mega Mart Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Samayat Services LLP in connection with the sale of 900,000,000 equity shares of Vishal Mega Mart Limited through a share sale on the screen-based trading platform of BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange

UUBO Advised FMO on $25 Million NASIRA Guarantee to FCMB Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (UUBO) advised Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij Voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (FMO) on a $25 million NASIRA guarantee facility extended to First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB). The guarantee is aimed at expanding FCMB’s lending to agricultural, youth, rural, and female-owned small and medium-sized enterprises

Khaitan & Co advised TVS Capital on INR 475 Crores Series A Investment in Saarathi Finance Khaitan & Co advised TVS Capital Funds (P) Limited in connection with its investment in Saarathi Finance and Credit Private Limited as part of the company’s INR 475 crores Series A funding round. The round was led by TVS

UUBO Advised Standard Bank on $90 Million Bridge Facility for Tolaram’s Stake Acquisition in Guinness Nigeria Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (UUBO) advised Standard Bank of South Africa Limited on the Nigerian law aspects of a $90 million bridge facility extended to Tolaram Private Limited. The facility will be utilised by its Nigerian subsidiary, Tolaram Africa

The role of judicial officers is foundational to the rule of law. Judges are entrusted with the administration of justice, a function that inherently demands independence, neutrality, and accountability. However, a question of profound constitutional and legal importance often arises—can judicial officers be prosecuted for acts done in their official capacity? This article delves into