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UK Pensions: What’s new this week? April 20, 2026

HM Treasury has published a response to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee report on changes to inheritance tax which will take effect from April 6, 2027.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Commonwealth Bank on the financing of 1,141 affordable homes across Victoria and Queensland

The financing was supported by Housing Australia through the Federal Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF).

White & Case advises Verbund on €700 million European green bond issuance

The notes were admitted to trading on the regulated market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and the Vienna Stock Exchange.

Dechert Advises Graham Partners in Acquisition of Midwest Products & Engineering

Corporate partner John LaRocca led the Dechert team advising Graham

Advising Clara Trustee on fifth UK superfund transaction

Clara’s latest transaction utilised a streamlined set of terms and demonstrates Clara’s innovation and commitment to expanding the potential number of defined benefit schemes

Linklaters advises APL Data Center on the minority investment of CAPZA and ISAI funds in its capital

This transaction, which marks a major milestone in the Group’s development, aims to support APL Data Center’s growth trajectory in France

Linklaters advises Brady Corporation on the acquisition of Honeywell’s Productivity Solutions and Services business

PSS is a global provider of mobile computers, barcode scanners and printing solutions serving the warehouse and logistics market.

DLA Piper advises on EUR700 million STS securitisation by Santander Consumer Bank

The securitisation comprises receivables arising from auto loans and personal loans granted by Santander Consumer Bank to its customers.

Macfarlanes advises on sale of Eaton Gate to DOXA

Eaton Gate specialises in the underwriting and claims management of UK SME commercial and HNW household insurance policies.

Simmons & Simmons advises L&G on acquisition of cloud operator Blue

Simmons & Simmons has advised L&G on its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Blue from Quilvest Capital Partners.

DLA Piper advises BBVA on USD500 million global vendor financing programme

Designed as a multi‑project, multi‑jurisdictional financing, the programme features a highly flexible and bespoke structure, incorporating multiple financing instruments and operating across several currencies.

Mayer Brown Advises the Republic of Gabon on Landmark $1 Billion Oil-Backed Prepayment Facility

Trafigura will act as exclusive off taker of the Republic of Gabon’s Profit Oil for the duration of the agreement.

National Security Regulation & Investment Risk: Quarterly Update from Washington

It increasingly sits alongside antitrust, tax, and core regulatory analysis as a mainstream workstream in cross-border strategy and execution.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises lenders on two CleanMax India renewable projects

CleanMax is the largest renewable energy provider to the commercial and industrial sector in India.

Hogan Lovells advises Italgas on €750 million bond issue

The issue represents the first transaction executed under Italgas’ EMTN Programme approved by CONSOB in July 2025

Appleby Advises Bhav Acquisition Corp in Its USD100M Initial Public Offering

Appleby continues to play a key role in major IPO and public-market matters worldwide.

A&O Shearman represents Aegon on GBP2 billion sale of Aegon UK to Standard Life

The sale of Aegon UK represents a significant step in delivering that strategic vision.

Dentons advises SchoolHire on its sale to ParentPay Group

SchoolHire provides a specialist online booking and payment platform that enables schools and other educational organisations to efficiently manage the hire of facilities

Freshfields advises Janus Henderson MENA Private Credit Fund on a USD sharia-compliant facility for the KIMSHEALTH Group

KIMSHEALTH is a prominent healthcare platform in the Middle East with a growing portfolio of hospitals and specialist clinics across the region.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises Rothschild as financial adviser to Charterhouse

Charterhouse is one of the longest established private equity firms operating in Europe

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