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How to secure funding for carbon capture and hydrogen projects

The UK government’s current goal is to capture and store 8.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year – the equivalent of taking around four million cars off the road.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Dawsongroup on its acquisition by KKR

The transaction is part of KKR’s Global Climate strategy

Walkers advises Aareal Bank on financing for major UK retail park acquisition

This transaction represents one of the largest retail property deals in the UK market in 2024.

German team advises Sixt SE on successful issue of its €500 million benchmark bond

Investors showed strong interest in the bond

Hong Kong Litigation Partner Named to China Business Law Journal’s 2024–2025 A-List

Dominic Geiser honored as a “Growth Driver” among a group of seasoned lawyers at the forefront of the market.

Carey Olsen advises Soter Insure on achieving full license approval from Bermuda Monetary Authority

Obtaining this license is a significant milestone for Soter

Mayer Brown partner Arsen Kourinian named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” list

This list profiles influential professionals who are particularly impactful on the legal scene and serve as trusted advisors in the Los Angeles region.

Walkers successful in setting aside BVI Commercial Court judgment in Court of Appeal

Walkers act for Incredible Power Limited and Esben Finance Limited, the First and Fifth Appellants.

Allens advises CEFC on funding for a clean energy 'superhighway'

Allens' work on this financing adds to its extensive experience in lending and debt capital markets, including for transmission projects.

Bird & Bird advises RIVE on an additional €270 million bank financing

The financing will further support the growth of the RIVE/Northrail rolling stock leasing platform

Clifford Chance advises Sensorfact and its shareholders on its intended sale to ABB

The acquisition further expands ABB’s digital energy management offering and is expected to close in Q1 2025.

Further UK and US sanctions target Russian oil giants and production

Stacy Keen, sanctions law expert at Pinsent Masons, was commenting following the move which underscores support for Ukraine amid the ongoing troubles.

Hogan Lovells publishes report on the impact of Generative AI on the Right to Free and Fair Elections

Commentators have expressed concern that deepfakes could, in turn, be used to sway individuals’ voting choices or prevent them from voting altogether.

Herbert Smith Freehills team edits and contributes to new 8th edition of A Practitioner’s Guide to the UK Financial Services Rulebooks

The effort was also ably and generously supported by the wider FSR team who helped with proofreading, research and numerous other tasks.

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