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Dentons Hong Kong advises China Merchants Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust

The Dentons Hong Kong team was led by corporate partner Stephen Chan and supported by managing associate Emily Chow.

Hogan Lovells advises Digi’Ed on the IP aspects of the strategic agreement with Gruppo 24 ORE

The transaction also includes the granting to Digit’Ed of an exclusive license to use the Sole 24 Ore Business School brand in the education sector.

Latham & Watkins Advises Hyatt Hotels in Completed US$2 Billion Sale of Playa’s Owned Real Estate Portfolio

Multidisciplinary team represented the global hospitality company on transaction with Tortuga Resorts.

Linklaters advises the PRC Government on the issuances of Renminbi-denominated sovereign bonds in Hong Kong SAR totalling RMB 68bn in 2025

RMB 6bn green sovereign bond issuance in London, marking the Chinese government’s inaugural green bond offering to international investors.

Sidley Represents Aboitiz Equity Ventures on Their Strategic Partnership With Global Infrastructure Partners in Aboitiz InfraCapital

The transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

White & Case advises ABB on Netcontrol acquisition

The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Linklaters advises CIFI on successful completion of approximately US$8.1bn offshore debt restructuring

The Linklaters team was led by partners William Liu and Richard Woodworth

Simmons & Simmons guides VEI Green on sale of 15 solar plants in Italy

Located in Puglia and Basilicata in southern Italy, the plants hold a total capacity of 14.5 MWp.

Paul Hastings Advises Glenfarne on $865 Million Acquisition of Solar and Battery Storage Assets in Chile

The Paul Hastings team included partners Robert Leung and Mike Huang

White & Case advises Avantus on US$300 million tax equity investment for Aratina 1 solar and storage project

White & Case previously supported Avantus in closing a more than US$500 million construction financing for Aratina 1 in June of this year.

White & Case advises investors on BNP Paribas REIM’s majority acquisition of Italian healthcare real estate portfolio

The portfolio was acquired from French real estate investment and development company Icade

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Brookfield on A$2.5 billion sale and restructure of interest in Patrick Terminals

The transaction reflected an enterprise value for the business in excess of A$6.6 billion.

Ropes & Gray Advises Kering on $900 Million Fifth Avenue Real Estate Joint Venture with Ardian

The transaction was a complex, cross-border project encompassing corporate and tax structuring, complicated legal documentation, traditional New York City real estate and leasing work

Freshfields advises on Neinor Homes successful private placement tap issuance of its existing green bonds due 2030

Freshfields also advised certain leading investment banks, as placement agents, on the issuance.

Latham Advises Midnight Foundation on NIGHT Token Distribution

Firm advises on launch of innovative utility token to power the Midnight network.

Appleby Advises SC II Acquisition Corp. in Its USD 172.5M Initial Public Offering

SC II Acquisition’s units are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (Nasdaq) under the symbol “SCIIU”

Carey Olsen advises Ocean Wilsons Holdings on the successful sanction of disputed scheme of arrangement

The scheme became effective on 9 December 2025.

Eversheds Sutherland advises VIEVE on strategic investment to accelerate brand growth

Earlier this year, Eversheds Sutherland was recognised as one of the top global law firms for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the first half of 2025.

Bedell Cristin advises on acquisition of iconic "Can of Ham" office building in London

The acquisition, valued at approximately £340 million, was supported by a £200 million financing facility provided by Santander and CaixaBank.

Freshfields Advises Salesforce on Its Acquisition of Qualified

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of Salesforce's fiscal year 2027

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