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Appleby Bermuda advised IQUW in relation to its $170M debt raise

Howden Capital Markets & Advisory acted as financial advisor to IQUW.

Freshfields advises bp on its partnership with Apollo on TANAP gas pipeline in a transaction valued at c.$1bn

The transaction is anticipated to close in 2Q 2025, subject to regulatory and TANAP shareholders approvals.

Maples Group Advises StepStone on the establishment of a new private credit ELTIF

The new evergreen private debt fund is centred on a broadly diversified, European-focused private credit strategy.

Carey Olsen advises bd-capital on close of second fund at €430 million

At its close Fund 2 surpassed its €350 million target by over 20% after less than 12 months in the market and has led bd-capital's assets under management to increase to over €800 million.

Hogan Lovells advises Hannover Rück

The consortium, which includes Allianz, BlackRock and the Japanese insurer T&D, will acquire the majority stake in Viridium Group

Sidley Represents Apollo Funds and Certain Other Shareholders in Sale of Oldenburgische Landesbank

The Sidley team also advised the Apollo Funds and certain other shareholders on the dual-track alternative of an IPO of OLB, which was ultimately discontinued in connection with the sale of OLB.

HSF advises Equis on the development and financing of the Calala battery energy storage system in New South Wales

The Calala BESS will store 250MW of energy which can supply two hours of electricity to power up to 115,000 homes in NSW.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Barnett Waddingham

Barnett Waddingham LLP is a leading independent UK professional services consultancy

Linklaters advises Hassana Investment Company on the strategic acquisition of 40% stake in Berain Company

This strategic transaction was led by Saudi Arabia National Managing Partner Waleed Rasromani, supported by Maya Altunsi and Siraj Mahmood.

EEOC and DOJ Issue Technical Assistance Documents on DEI-Related Discrimination in the Workplace

The documents advise that although DEI is a “broad term” that is not defined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Cyber readiness: a UK perspective

Respondents identified aged data stores, inadequate policies and procedures, poor executive engagement and reliance on third-parties as the most likely causes of a cyber incident.

Maples Group Supports DBJ and INA on the Launch of Indonesia-Focused Hybrid Fund

The Fund will focus on senior secured investments and offers tailored financing solutions to mid- and upper-sized businesses in Indonesia.

Carey Olsen advises on sale of Guernsey hospitality business, Randalls

Randalls owns and operates a brewery and distillery, retail outlets, an online store and 21 pubs, restaurants and hotels.

Five Freshfields Partners Selected for Law360’s 2025 Editorial Boards

The editorial advisory boards provide feedback on Law360's coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.

Appleby Advises Ever Fast Holdings Limited on Secondary Offering of Landsea Homes Corporation's Common Stock

As part of the offering, the underwriters have also been granted an option to purchase up to an additional 913,043 shares of common stock.

Stephenson Harwood LLP advises on M&G and TPG real estate joint venture

The joint venture will drive further value across the platform

GDPR ruling has commercial implications for credit reference agencies

Typically, this assessment is provided to the customer businesses they serve in the form of a credit score.

Linklaters advises Legrand on its €500m bonds issuance

The net proceeds of this new bonds issuance will be used by Legrand for the general corporate purposes of its group.

Linklaters advises Crédit Mutuel and TARGO Deutschland Financial Holding Group on the acquisition of OLB

The transaction is subject to the approval of the regulatory authorities, in particular the European Central Bank (ECB) and the competition authorities.

Linklaters advises Mirova on its EUR 50 million investment in energy transition infrastructure

The funds will be allocated to further expand the electric vehicle charging network in Central and Eastern Europe and support GreenWay’s continued growth.

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