Slaughter and May advised Standard Chartered PLC in relation to an on market share buy-back programme

Slaughter and May advised Standard Chartered PLC (Standard Chartered) in relation to an on market share buy-back programme of its ordinary shares being conducted on the London Stock Exchange (and any other UK recognised investment exchange) of up to US$253.6 million in value. The programme commenced on 1 March 2021 and will run until 31 May 2021. Standard Chartered has entered into a non-discretionary engagement letter with Merrill Lynch International to act as principal in relation to the programme.

Slaughter and May advised as to both English and Hong Kong law.