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Walkers Professional Services enters Luxembourg market with acquisition of Value Partners

Since its launch in 2012, Value Partners has built an enduring reputation as a trusted adviser

Mourant advises NCB Financial Group on strategic intra-group sale of Cayman Islands banking business

The transaction involves the sale of NCB Financial Group Limited’s wholly-owned subsidiaries

Dentons advises a syndicate of banks on The Islamic Development Bank’s issuance of US$1.5 billion sukuk

Dentons also acted on IsDB’s US$1 billion sukuk issuance in May 2026

Linklaters advises Frux Capital on the financing of one of Europe’s largest data centre projects

The data centre in northeastern Germany is expected to have a long-term grid connection capacity of up to one gigawatt.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader advises Ares and HSBC UK on the financing of ECI Partners’ acquisition of Shaw Gibbs

The Hogan Lovells Cadwalader team was led by Banking and Loan Finance partner Francis Booth

Clifford Chance advises Rock Rail and Aberdeen Investments on landmark battery-electric train fleet for TransPennine Express

The investment will support the delivery of 29 new five-car trains as part of the £11 billion Transpennine Route Upgrade

Stephenson Harwood advises Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust on joint acquisition of Picton

The transaction is strategically significant for SREIT, increasing the size of its portfolio while maintaining its focus on high-growth multi-let industrial and retail warehouse sectors.

Ropes & Gray Advises Appleby on Investment from New Mountain Capital to Accelerate Growth in Legal and Fiduciary Services

The Ropes & Gray team was led by private equity partners John Newton and Shona Ha

Appleby advising Wilton Re in its partnership with Sun Life in relation to Windsor Life Structure

The Appleby team is led by Brad Adderley, Bermuda Managing Partner

A&O Shearman represents the joint lead managers as the European Stability Mechanism issues USD2 billion in notes

The proceeds from this issuance will be utilized for general operations of the ESM.

Mayer Brown's Matthew Chow named “Young Lawyer of the Year” at ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2026

The award was presented at a ceremony held in Hong Kong on September 11, 2026.

A&O Shearman advises on Bank of Montreal’s USD1.25 billion medium-term notes offering

Bank of Montreal is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets

Dentons advises ABO Energy on sale of Polish and Hungarian renewables platforms to PPC Group

The transaction is significant not only because of the size of the portfolio, but also because it marks an important step in PPC’s market entry into Central Europe.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Stoneshield Capital and its founders on sale to Franklin Templeton's subsidiary Clarion Partners

The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Madrid team was led by partner Esteban de Santos Smith and senior associate Soledad Bialet

Clifford Chance advises Elia Transmission Belgium on €1 billion EIB financing for Princess Elisabeth Island project

The financing will support the second phase of the Princess Elisabeth Energy Island

Bird & Bird advised Sodexo on the acquisition of Antell's restaurant businesses in Finland

The transaction will strengthen Sodexo’s position in the Finnish food services market and expand its nationwide presence.

Paul Hastings Advises XTEND on Its Public Listing and $110 Million Financing in Connection With Its $1.5 Billion Business Combination With JFB Construction

Upon closing, the combined company was renamed XTEND AI Robotics Inc.

Mayer Brown advises lenders in landmark US$3.1 billion AI infrastructure financing for Zankore

The transaction further demonstrates the firm's strength in financing digital infrastructure and technology assets across Asia Pacific and globally.

Dentons advises on multi-million pound wind energy debt financing package

Carno 3 is set to be one of the largest onshore wind farms in Wales, generating enough renewable electricity to power the equivalent of around 46,000 homes.

Clifford Chance advises Banco Santander and Arkéa Asset Management on €240 million refinancing of Quaero Capital water platform

In addition to refinancing existing assets, the financing includes a facility to support future investments across the portfolio and the continued development of its underlying businesses.

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