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Mayer Brown advises Inspirit Capital on acquisition of Kaplan Languages Group

Inspirit Capital will support KLG as it continues to build on its ambitious growth strategy whilst furthering its core mission of enriching lives

Appleby Hong Kong office assisting with the Proposed US$300 Million Series A Perpetual Preferred Share Offering

With this proposed US$300 million Series A perpetual preferred share offering, HBNB is targeting to further boost its strategic initiatives in 2026

Appleby advises China Everbright Greentech Limited on issuance of RMB 1 billion green MTN issuance

The issuance was completed on 21 April 2026 and registered with the National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors

Freshfields advises RELX Group on the proposed acquisition of French legaltech company Doctrine

The proposed acquisition is expected to accelerate the delivery of enhanced, trusted, intuitive and authoritative legal AI workflow solutions in France

Simmons & Simmons advises Döhler on acquisition of Treatt

Simmons & Simmons has advised Döhler on its proposed recommended cash offer for Treatt, valued at around £183m.

Dentons advises Aldar on AED 5 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility

The Dentons team was led by partner Stephen Knight, supported by associate Bayan Jafari-Eshaiker.

Powering one of the UK’s largest solar portfolios: Eversheds Sutherland advises on £825m financing

Perella Weinberg Partners acted as financial adviser to Enviromena.

Latham & Watkins Advises Astreya on Acquisition by Cognizant

A multidisciplinary team advised leading platform-led, global AI-first IT managed services and solutions provider in the transaction to deepen AI-first managed services capabilities at scale.

Stephenson Harwood advises Eurazeo and Ekoscan Integrity on the acquisition of Contrôle Mesure Systèmes group

The Ekoscan Integrity group, whose main financial shareholder is the investment fund Eurazeo, is the leading technology platform in non-destructive testing (NDT) and composite repair.

Baker McKenzie Cairo Advises Marakez on EGP 5.5 Billion Financing Agreement with QNB Egypt

The transaction supports Marakez’s ongoing growth strategy, strengthening its capital structure and supporting the timely delivery of large‑scale, high‑quality real estate projects aligned with Egypt’s urban development agenda.

Kalpana Piradeepan achieves Islamic Finance Qualification award

Kalpana collected her award at the CISI Awards Ceremony in London on 28 April 2026.

Navigating growth and complexity in private credit

For fund managers, the emphasis is on how to scale and how to manage risk, reporting and investor expectations in a more complex environment.

Addleshaw Goddard advises ING Bank Śląski S.A. on taking full ownership of Goldman Sachs TFI

Goldman Sachs TFI is a major player in the Polish asset management market with assets under management totalling PLN 48 billion.

Relocation update: new ‘Skilled High Earner’ route

The Skilled High Earner route will complement the existing relocation regime with immediate effect, creating a further limb to the Licensed status route.

Ogier in Guernsey advises Ikigai Ventures Limited on £55.7m Dotlines Group acquisition and AIM admission

Dotlines Global Limited will operate as a dynamic UK-based international technology group operating in the telecommunications, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and financial technology sectors in the UK and Asia.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises joint sponsors on Mabwell’s Hong Kong IPO

“We are pleased to have supported the joint sponsors on Mabwell’s Hong Kong listing,” said Beijing partner Stanley Xie.

Maples Group Provides Full Support Services to Novus Aviation Capital’s Tamweel Aviation Finance III Fund Launch

The Fund centres on secured second-lien financing geared towards airlines and aviation lessors that require a solution that goes beyond traditional senior financing.

Sidley Lawyers Recognized by the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers

These recognitions were announced at the ACCFL’s Annual Meeting & Dinner held on April 18, 2026.

Baker McKenzie Advises Honeywell on Sale of its Warehouse and Workflow Solutions Business

The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026 and is subject to customary closing conditions.

Dentons advises AD Ports Group on Landmark AED 650 million warehouse sale in KEZAD

This transaction also marks the second disposal completed in 2026 under AD Ports Group’s asset optimisation programme, highlighting continued strong investor demand for high-quality logistics and industrial assets in Abu Dhabi.

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