Finance

Shi Libin Leads Milestone in Global Finance: Spearheads Multibillion-Dollar Bond Offerings and Market Transformations

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Beijing, China — Shi Libin, a prominent legal advisor in cross-border capital market transactions, boasts a rich track record of orchestrating significant deals involving offshore eurobonds, equity-linked securities, and ESG-themed bonds. With a portfolio that spans over hundreds of offshore bond transactions, Shi’s expertise is widely recognized in the financial sector. Previously associated with Linklaters, Shi played a crucial role in several groundbreaking transactions, such as the treasury bonds issued by China’s Ministry of Finance and local government bonds from the Guangdong Provincial Department of Finance and the Shenzhen Municipal Finance Bureau. These transactions were … Read more

As 2025 Looms, Litigation Finance Faces Regulatory Heat and Major Investment Shake-ups

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As the new year unfolds, the litigation finance industry, now valued at approximately $15.2 billion, prepares to navigate an evolving landscape of regulatory scrutiny and investment quandaries. This niche sector, which funds plaintiffs in legal battles in exchange for a share of potential settlements or awards, has turned heads not just for its bold financial layouts, but also for the increasing attention it’s drawing from governing bodies and courts across the United States. Litigation finance continues to come under the microscope, particularly with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce advocating for stricter regulations. These entities argue … Read more

Scott MacCormack Joins Holland & Knight, Enhancing Firm’s Footprint in Pacific Northwest with Expertise in M&A and Finance

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TAMPA, Fla. — Holland & Knight, a prominent law firm, recently announced the appointment of Scott MacCormack as a partner in its Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group, indicating a strategic expansion into Seattle, thereby strengthening its influence across the Pacific Northwest. This move capitalizes on the booming innovative sectors in that region. MacCormack joins the firm from Davis Wright Tremaine where he distinguished himself in multiple leadership roles, including that of managing partner. With his extensive background in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and finance, MacCormack brings invaluable expertise to his new role, which … Read more

Virginia Lawmakers Revisit Campaign Finance Reform: The Battle Over What Defines Personal Spending

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RICHMOND, Va. – Campaign finance reform is emerging once more as a critical subject of debate among Virginia legislators. Known for its lax campaign finance laws, Virginia allows candidates unrestricted fundraising capacity and considerable freedom on the expenditure of those funds. This year, efforts to tighten controls on these practices have taken center stage in the General Assembly’s agenda. In a compelling stance that illustrates the current rules’ breadth, Delegate Joshua Cole of Fredericksburg, also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus, pointed out the surprising items not presently excluded from campaign spending. “Rolex watches, … Read more