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Key fund trends and takeaways from the 22nd Annual International Conference on Private Investment Funds

Conference speakers agreed that investors remain confident of the long-term prospects of private markets.

Dentons advises CTP on EUR200 million refinancing

The loan was granted by Alpha Bank Romania and Alpha Bank, acting as coordinating banks together with BRD Groupe Société Générale and ING Bank Romania.

Hogan Lovells represents Michael Arougheti, Mitchell Goldstein, and Michael Smith in US$1.725b purchase of Baltimore Orioles

MLB owners unanimously approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by David Rubenstein

Apollo Purchases $8 Billion in Credit Suisse Assets From UBS

The Paul, Weiss team is led by corporate partner Anastasia Peterson

UK’s largest ever agricultural transaction: Eversheds Sutherland advises South Yorkshire Pension Authority on JV with Royal London Asset Management

Hogan Lovells shortlisted in two DEI categories by Chambers USA

As a firm, Hogan Lovells is consistently recognized for its achievements in advancing DEI throughout its offices, its people, and beyond, across the legal profession.

New rates and limits for employment claims come into effect on 6 April 2024

The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal increases from £105,707 to £115,115.

Latham & Watkins Represents the Underwriters in Kinetik’s Secondary Offering of Common Stock

Firm advises on the midstream operator’s US$384 million secondary offering.

Forbes Inaugural List of America’s Top Lawyers Selects Three From Squire Patton Boggs

Michele Connell is the firm’s Global Managing Partner, US LLP and serves as a strategic advisor to the boards of directors of multinational public companies

Allen & Overy advises SBI Group on its investment in Solaris

Solaris will use the funds to onboard the ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club) credit card portfolio.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises lenders on Saudi Arabia water pipeline project

The Rayis-Rabigh independent water transmission pipeline (IWTP) is the first of its kind in the region to be developed with the participation of the private sector.

New EU design rules adopted but AI opportunity missed

The adoption comes after the Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a deal on the reform package in December 2023.

Carey Olsen and Oakbridge Advise Sullivan Street Partners on Wave Group Investment

The Carey Olsen team advising Sullivan Street Partners comprised corporate partner Chris Griffin and associate Marco Carossa.

Two chapters authored for Chambers Global Practice Guides Investment Funds 2024

This guide seeks to provide guidance on the key questions arising when industry participants are seeking to establish, operate, market and/or invest in an investment fund.

Appleby Advises Tesco on its Acquisition of the Isle of Man's Biggest Supermarket Chain

Tesco’s expansion on the Isle of Man is already bringing considerable benefits to the local community

Dentons advises KKR on its recommended offer for Smart Metering Systems Plc

Dentons advised on the Scottish aspects of the offer

The UK Charity Commission's new strategy

In the introduction to its new strategy, the Commission includes some statistics about the sector which help to put the strategy in context.

Carey Olsen advises Inflexion on closing of latest fund at £1.75 billion

Inflexion's Partnership Capital fund strategy focuses on making minority equity investments in entrepreneurial ventures

A&O advises CVC on the financing of its investment in Monbake

The A&O team was led by sponsor side leveraged finance partners Neil Sinha and Nick Hallam in London

Dentons Link Legal acted as the Legal Counsel to J G Chemicals Limited

J.G. Chemicals along with its subsidiary are largest zinc oxide manufacturer in India and are among the top ten manufacturers of zinc oxides globally.

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