Sydney – Global law firm K&L Gates has advised German real estate investment fund manager Real I.S. on the sale of the ATO Building in Canberra for A$290 million to a Charter Hall managed fund. Having completed on 31 January 2023, the sale is a significant transaction for the office […]

Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs The funds from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) will help provide urgent lifesaving assistance to Türkiye and Syria as they deal with the devastating consequences of this tragedy.

The following alert provides an update on recent sanctions developments including: A £30,000 fine imposed for breaches of UK sanctions; The expansion of the prohibition on providing professional services to persons connected with Russia;  An announcement from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the UK Office of Financial […]

Sydney – Global law firm K&L Gates has further strengthened its Asset Management and Investment Funds practice with the appointment of Matthew Watts as a partner in Sydney. Watts rejoins K&L Gates from funds management company Maple-Brown Abbott, where he was general counsel. Prior to his work with Maple-Brown Abbott, […]

Revisiting a key policy debate in light of high food prices.

Photo: Pixabay/MaxxGirr Air pollution is one of the most insidious forms of health hazards and prolonged exposure to it has been linked to a whole gamut of passing ailments and chronic conditions. Even shorter exposure to airborne pollutants can have adverse health effects, however. In fact, researchers at the University […]