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Carey Olsen advises AI assistant startup Zapia on US$7 million funding round

The transaction also marks another win for Carey Olsen's corporate team in the Cayman Islands

Hogan Lovells advises JTL-Software on acquisition of FOC Solutions

The transaction is part of JTL's growth strategy and represents a significant addition to its capabilities in the field of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

Stephenson Harwood advises on triple acquisition deal for Vulcan Two Group

Vulcan Two is aiming to create the UK’s leading regulated ePharmacy platform

Linklaters advises Crédit Mutuel Arkéa on the divestment by Societe Generale of its French retail custody account-keeping delegation business

The Linklaters team was led by Hubert Segain, with Julien Bourmaud-Danto, both Partners, and included Mathilde Gruaz, Associate, in Corporate/M&A.

Eversheds Sutherland advises banking syndicate on Sonnedix's hybrid solar and storage financing

The Eversheds Sutherland team provided both international and local finance advice.

Advising Kennedy Lewis on €2bn+ partnership with Bank of Ireland

The partnership is designed to deliver tailored financing solutions to mid market private equity sponsors

Hogan Lovells advises Octopus Energy Generation on the acquisition of a majority stake in metiundo

Octopus Energy Generation is one of Europe's leading clean energy investment managers

Clifford Chance advises BlackRock on decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions and investment

BlackRock has also made a strategic investment within the Uniswap ecosystem.

Reed Smith advises Thistle Initiatives on acquisition of TORI Global

Headquartered in London, TORI Global advises financial services organisations on digital, data, and technology transformation, with operations across the UK and internationally.

Dentons advises David Wilson Homes on Court of Appeal success in planning challenge

Following a joint substantive hearing, the Court dismissed both claims on all grounds. Dentons represented DWH in the proceedings.

DLA Piper advises Accel-KKR on acquisition of NZ-founded tech company Whip Around

The deal reflects continued international investor interest in New Zealand-founded technology businesses that have successfully scaled into key offshore markets, particularly North America.

Freshfields advises Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild and selling shareholders on sale of 26.9% stake in The Economist

The deal follows Freshfields’ recent role advising on Axel Springer’s acquisition of The Telegraph Media Group, placing the firm at the centre of the most high-profile UK media transactions in recent weeks.

TheGuarantors Announces Growth Investment From Warburg Pincus

The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Reed Smith expands footprint with new Boston office

Focus on private equity, M&A, finance, and fund formation

Mayer Brown advises Coveris, a portfolio company of Sun European Partners, on the sale of its Paper Business Unit to Kingswood Capital Management

The Mayer Brown team involved in these transactions was led by Private Equity partners Tessa Agar and James West

Carey Olsen advises Bregal Sagemount on US$3.5 billion fund close

Fund V was raised in just over four months

Dentons advises Infracapital on the acquisition of Relobus

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q2 2026.

Paul Hastings Advises EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp. on $735 Million Business Combination With Presidio Investment Holdings

The transaction implies an enterprise value of up to $735 million for the combined company with an anticipated dividend yield of 12.2%.

Macfarlanes advises Munich Re on €4bn reinsurance agreement with Achmea Pension & Life Insurance

The transaction involves the reinsurance of longevity risk associated with Achmea's Dutch pension liabilities, with Munich Re acting as one of two reinsurers on the deal.

Hogan Lovells advises UNITANK on partnership with Pyrum

Pyrum holds a 49% equity stake in the new joint venture

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