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Macfarlanes advises Ancala on sale of minority stake to Vontobel to support expansion plans

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close by the third quarter of 2024.

Freshfields advises Tesco on proposed sale of banking operations and long term strategic partnership with Barclays

Tesco expects to receive £600m in proceeds from the sale.

The evolution of ESG in secondaries transactions

Historically, many market participants didn’t feel there was a significant role for ESG in secondary transactions.

Allen & Overy advises the joint lead managers on a new EUR500 million bond issue by CTE

The net proceeds of this issue will be used for CTE's general corporate purposes, including the refinancing of its EUR500m bonds due September 2024 issued in 2017.

"Lifting the veil of trust": factors undermining trust resilience

The world of wealth planning is like a vibrant tapestry, where offshore trusts are regularly woven into patterns aimed to offer prosperity and security for international families.

UK universities ‘must provide clarity’ over student AI use

Many of those surveyed asked AI to suggest ideas for research, explain concepts or summarise academic texts.

Allen & Overy advises on a EUR650 million bond by Italgas

The bond was issued pursuant to Italgas’ Euro Medium Term Notes programme (EMTN).

Pension funds: hedging longevity risk

Guernsey has played a prominent role in this area over the last 12 years and is well placed to benefit from the current "turbocharged" market.

Hogan Lovells advises Barings on the financing of Inflexion Private Equity’s strategic investment in aosphere

aosphere provides online legal analysis on a subscription basis across a range of key compliance topics in complex areas

Allen & Overy advises on the new European Covered Bond (Premium) by Banco BPM

This transaction represents the third series of European Covered Bond

Baker McKenzie advises Sumitomo Rubber Industries in its share transfer of subsidiary Lonstroff

Baker McKenzie advised Sumitomo Rubber Industries on all legal aspects of the transaction.

Dentons advises Finance Agency of the Federal Republic of Germany on placement of € 6 billion federal bond

The federal bond has a 30-year term and carries an interest rate of 2.50%.

Carey Olsen advises Align Partners Capital Management on formation of latest fund

APCM has a proven track record of success in its strategic investment approach

Bird & Bird advises AU Brandz Co. on acquisition of Zennar Limited

The Bird & Bird team was led by James Baillieu (partner, Corporate) and Jae Park (partner, Intellectual Property)

Allen & Overy advises Sartorius group on EUR 1.4bn equity raising

In both placements, the shares were offered and sold exclusively to institutional investors by way of accelerated bookbuilding processes, with the exclusion of existing shareholders' subscription rights.

A&O advises on the HKSAR Government’s multi-currency, digitally native, green notes issuance

The proceeds from the issuance will be used to finance and/or refinance eligible projects under the HKSAR Government’s Green Bond Framework.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises AFMA in obtaining unfair contract terms relief from ASIC

The HSF team was led by partners Charlotte Henry and Alice Molan, senior associate David Curley and solicitor Felix Hu.

Reed Smith advises Microsoft on investment in Mistral AI

This new investment strengthens the French start-up's position as one of the world's leading AI companies.

Consultation opens on Ireland’s offshore renewable energy policy

Publication of the consultation is also significant in so far as it recognises that Irish ORE is competing for resources internationally and a need to ramp up momentum on delivery of specific commitments.

Mastering remediation: commitment, planning and consistency

Businesses will be required to give attestations to the regulator in respect of the completion of remediation.

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