In May 2025, the Bar Council of India (BCI) officially notified new rules (via the Gazette dated 14 May 2025) allowing foreign lawyers and foreign law firms to practise in India under a regulated framework. These rules require mandatory registration: no foreign lawyer or foreign law firm may advise in India without BCI registration. Registered…

Applying for a US work visa is always, ALWAYS, a big challenge. With all the paperwork, rules, and deadlines, it’s natural to make mistakes that can delay your approval or even lead to rejection. It doesn’t matter if you are applying for an H-1B, L-1, or another work visa; you need to avoid common…

Think your fitness tracker is just helping you hit your step goal? Think again. The data from your health apps is increasingly being used by insurance companies and even finding its way into courtrooms. What you thought was personal is becoming public record, and the implications for your privacy and future well-being are significant.
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Freshfields advised Charterhouse Capital Partners (“Charterhouse”), one of the longest-established private equity firms operating in Europe, on the transaction involving a sale and entry of Peugeot and Hayfin in Novétude. Novétude is one of the leading European healthcare education platforms, in which Charterhouse is retaining a controlling stake.The Group will be built around Novétude Santé,…

London – Mayer Brown has advised private equity firm Vitruvian Partners on its acquisition of rail specialist tour operator Great Rail Journeys (“GRJ”) from Duke Street Capital.The deal will support GRJ’s management team, led by CEO Dave Riley, in their sector leading growth trajectory, with a particular focus on the UK, US and other source…

Singapore – Mayer Brown advised OQ Trading (OQT) on its 15-year LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with LNG Alliance relating to the Amigo LNG project.Amigo LNG is a pre-FID LNG export project led by Singapore-based LNG Alliance which envisages the development of an LNG liquefaction facility in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. The Amigo LNG liquefaction…

Linklaters and its China joint operation partner Zhao Sheng Law Firm (Zhao Sheng) acted as joint legal advisors to UBS AG on its acquisition of full ownership of UBS Securities Co. Limited (UBS Securities). By acquiring the 33% equity interest in UBS Securities from Beijing State-owned Assets Management Co., Ltd, UBS AG has raised its…