Sentences with phrase «act against investment»
Acted as lead counsel for shareholders of leveraged, tax - exempt bond funds in actions under the Investment Company Act against investment advisors.
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A federal district court judge has found that claims against Intel Corporation's Investment Policy Committee for its retirement plans is time - barred under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act's (ERISA)'s three - year statute of limitations.
Referring to the decision, a spokesman for Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority said that «every institution must decide on the details of their internal regulations specifying the rules for their employees» investments and trading,» suggesting that the regulatory agency does not intend to interfere in Nordea's decision, nor act against similar moves that may be taken by other companies.
The Long Term Equities group focused on investments, both public and private, with steady cash flow and growth potential that can hold their value and act as a hedge against inflation.
Insurance companies swing a great deal of weight in the investment business and are instruments that can act either for or against economic justice.
The Quality Education Investment Act was the direct result of a funding lawsuit filed by the California Teachers Association lawsuit against then - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Aleph Investments will vote against any proposals that act to increase the size of the board beyond 12 — 15 members.
In addition, Aleph Investments will vote against any compensation that would act to reward management as a result of a takeover attempt, whether successful or not, such as revaluing purchase price of stock options, golden parachutes or handcuffs, etc..
You will indemnify us and our officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns against any and all claims or liabilities by virtue of us acting on your automatic investments instructions.
Permanent policies also have a cash value component that acts as a sort of investment vehicle that can be borrowed against.
Dueling Strategies for Your Retirement Funds There is a difficult balancing act facing retirement savers: building an investment portfolio that can generate enough savings to last potentially decades and, at the same time, protecting against losses from which it can be impossible to recover.
USD 7.4 trillion of additional investment in residential and service sector buildings is needed for the BLUE Map, against USD 2.6 trillion for the ACT Map scenario.
Investment in mitigation measures acts as insurance protection against the great uncertainties and the possibility of dramatic surprises.»
He also handles professional negligence actions, acting predominantly against investment managers, construction professionals, and law and accountancy firms.
It has also acted as counsel in securities - related class actions against Poseidon Concepts Corp. and Paramount Investments Inc..
He engages in a wide range of investment actions for investors, lenders and debtors and acts both for and against financial institutions in disputes with customers, merchants and regulators.
Acted for a individual investment banker in his very substantial claims against a leading international investment bank and a leading commodities firm for remuneration due under several complex profit share, employment and share option agreements.
Examples of his recent case - load are: led by Ed Pepperall QC in a large - scale action arising from a defective share sale; defended solicitors from allegations arising from property transactions, including alleged breaches of the Etridge guidance; acting for a claimant against solicitors who negligently handled his litigation; defending an IFA from allegations of inappropriately risky investment advice; acting for solicitors claiming contributions from another firm in respect of their own liability for breach of trust; advising clients on a claim against surveyors for losses arising from negligent property valuations.
Damian also undertakes other liability work for major insurers, under public liability policies, including product liability cases and claims arising out of property damage.He has considerable experience of acting in claims against Independent Financial Advisers, investment managers, accountants, actuaries and other professionals associated with the financial services sector, as well as solicitors and insurance brokers.
In the area of international disputes, Janis represents sovereign states and their state - owned corporations in investor / state disputes before the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and other arbitral forums and in lawsuits brought against her governmental clients in the U.S. courts, governed as to jurisdiction by the U.S. Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.
Acting on behalf of a high net worth individual in relation to allegations against co-investors that they had misapplied his # 750,000 investment, resulting in a sophisticated settlement agreement at mediation involving repayment of the investment on a staged basis, secured over multiple properties.
-- Yukos CIS Investment Limited v Yukos Hydrocarbons Investments Limited & Ors (Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal and Commercial Court of the British Virgin Islands) Acted (led by Steven Berry QC) for the respondents in successfully resisting applications by Yukos CIS including to appoint a receiver over the respondent companies and for freezing injunctions against them.
Acting for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme in relation to claims against product providers arising out of the mis - selling of retail investments
We act for parties involved in all manner of business disputes including breach of contract claims, shareholder and partnership disputes, product liability claims, defamation / protection of reputation, insurance and bond coverage disputes, and negligence claims against professionals including lawyers, auditors, accountants and investment advisors.
Dominic has acted for many claimants against solicitors, accountants and financial advisors in respect of professional negligence and misleading investment advice.
Julian Wilson's appearances in commercial arbitrations include, in Vienna, under the rules of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre, handling an exclusive distributorship dispute in the scientific equipment sector; under LCIA rules, of a negligence claim against an international investment bank acting as valuer of an Eastern European bank in administration; under ACI Rules, of a telecoms agreement; and in ad hoc arbitration of «earn - out» provisions in a Share Purchase Agreement relating to the acquisition of an ISP.
He has also acted in claims of misuse against investment banks and accountants advising in the course of takeovers.
Our lawyers acted for a US Investment Fund claiming US$ 250m against a European state for unfair treatment in connection with a tender for the privatised telecommunications industry under a bilateral investment treaty and related court proceedings for injunctiInvestment Fund claiming US$ 250m against a European state for unfair treatment in connection with a tender for the privatised telecommunications industry under a bilateral investment treaty and related court proceedings for injunctiinvestment treaty and related court proceedings for injunctive relief.
Our lawyers have been counsel in cases for recovery for innocent victims of investment fraud, acting for employers in employment fraud cases and in cases defending insurers against fraudulent claims made against them.
He has represented investors acting in investment arbitrations against the Republic of Perú, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Cuba.
We acted on an investment treaty arbitration against Venezuela.
Acting for a Guernsey - based global property investment fund against its former solicitors in reclaiming more than # 8 million misappropriated from an escrow account.
Advised a syndicate of banks, led by HSH Nordbank, on the restructuring and buy - back of the combined $ 120m senior and junior debt made available to US listed shipowner, Dryships Inc; advised Santander and HSBC on the # 36.2 m term and revolving facilities provided to Southern Communications Group; acted for the Republic of Kazakhstan in a BIT and ECT arbitration brought against it by a Turkish investor, which arose out of a dispute involving alleged oil transportation and transhipment investments in Kazakhstan; closely involved with the development of WeatherXchange, the world's first weather derivatives platform; leading advice to Nokia on various employment issues arising from the company's acquisition of Alcatel - Lucent across over 100 jurisdictions.
Permanent policies also have a cash value component that acts as a sort of investment vehicle that can be borrowed against.
It is also a highly - preferred investment option that acts as a hedge against inflation as well as deflation.
Besides being culturally significant, Gold is considered to be the safest investment option because it acts as a guard against inflation and depreciation and also because it's considered culturally significant and affordable.
It allows taxpayers to receive a credit against federal income taxes for making qualified investments in community development entities (CDEs) which are domestic corporations or partnerships that act as vehicles for providing loans, investments or financial counselling in low - income communities.