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Term SOFR in USD loans
There has been a divergence in the international market in the rate which will replace USD LIBOR when it is discontinued at the end of June next year. …
The brave new world of RFRs
LIBOR has almost been consigned to history for new transactions. However, there are still some areas relating to the use of near risk-free rates (RFRs) …
Amending legacy contracts: how to cater for near risk-free rates
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has published an article in Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law on amending legacy loan …
LIBOR transition: What is a "safe harbour" and why does the UK’s legislative toolkit need one?
In the context of the UK’s legislative solution for the transition of so-called "tough legacy" LIBOR contracts, contained within the Financial Services …
Corporate Treasurer Briefing - Is LIBOR Really Entering the End Game?
The end of 2021 has been the date set in stone for the discontinuation of LIBOR for some time. In our briefing we look at the status of LIBOR transition …
Banking Litigation Blog: LIBOR DISCONTINUATION
Read the latest updates on LIBOR discontinuation on our blog.
Leaving LIBOR – the ISDA Protocol and Supplement
Our briefing provides a detailed analysis of the recently released ISDA publications, including the issues they raise and how adherence to these …
2020 Global Bank Review: #disruption
The 2020 edition of our Global Bank Review: #disruption, explores the challenges and opportunities facing banks, with the emergence and impact of the …
Legislating for LIBOR transition: UK/EU jurisdictional battle or complementary regimes?
The European Commission has published its proposals for an EU legislative solution for the transition of legacy LIBOR contracts.This announcement follows …
LIBOR transition: the next steps in the loans market
Despite Covid-19 slowing LIBOR's phase-out, the loan market still faces the move to risk-free rates by 2022. We assess the progress The relaxation of …
UK Government announces LIBOR legislative fix: summary of proposals and our initial observations
In a written statement on 23 June 2020 made by Rishi Sunak, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, the UK Government has announced its intention to introduce a …
HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS HEAD OF BANKING LITIGATION RESPONDS TO NEWS THAT THE FCA WILL GET ENHANCED REGULATORY POWER TO PHASE OUT LIBOR
Responding to the news that the forthcoming Financial Services Bill will give the FCA enhanced regulatory powers to manage and direct any wind-down …
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