Milbank Represents Inter-American Development Bank in $200 Million Credit Line to Spain’s Abengoa S.A. in Funding Sustainable Infrastructure Projects in Latin America

Setting the table for a new wave of renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects in Latin America, law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy has represented the Inter-American Development Bank in providing a US$200 million revolving credit line to Abengoa S.A. of Spain. The funds are intended to finance development of a host of renewable energy-related projects across Latin America.

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Wong & Partners Advises Tokio Marine Insurans (Malaysia) Berhad on the Acquisition of MUI Continental Insurans Berhad

Wong & Partners, the Malaysian member firm of Baker & McKenzie International, acted as legal counsel to Tokio Marine Insurans (Malaysia) Berhad (“TMIM”) on the acquisition of MUI Continental Insurans Berhad (“MCI”). Corporate partner Brian Chia led the Wong & Partners’ team and was assisted by senior associate Sue Wan Wong and associate Rowena Lee. The transaction is expected to conclude in September.

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Baker & McKenzie Advises Cadogan on Exploration and Development of Unconventional Gas in Ukraine

Baker & McKenzie, the leading international law firm, announced it has acted as English and Ukrainian law counsel to Cadogan Petroleum plc, which together with its joint venture partner Ukrainian state-owned National Joint Stock Company NAK Nadra Ukrayny (“Nadra”), has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Italian energy giant Eni S.p.A., whereby Eni S.p.A. has acquired a stake in the joint venture of Cadogan and Nadra.

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Merger Sees Shoosmiths Move into Scotland

Shoosmiths is to merge with Scottish law firm Archibald Campbell & Harley. The new business will be known in Scotland as ACH Shoosmiths, and will go live in the autumn subject to regulatory approval.

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Armstrong Teasdale Expands Asian Practice

Armstrong Teasdale is initiating a significant expansion of its Asian practice to handle the growing demand for intellectual property, dispute resolution, transactional and franchising services. The expansion will be led by International practice partner Thomas Bottini, who will become the firm’s Chief Representative of its Shanghai, China office, while continuing to serve his U.S. based clients. As part of these efforts, Steve Yu, a Chinese corporate lawyer experienced in mergers and acquisitions, technology licensing and international joint ventures, has joined Armstrong Teasdale as partner in Shanghai.

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