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Maples Group Advises on Largest Hong Kong de-SPAC Transaction

A team of lawyers based in the firm’s Hong Kong office acted as Cayman Islands counsel to TechStar.

Ahead of the Curve: Regulatory update for retail, wealth and private banks in the UK

This includes CP25/36 on client categorization (retail to professional) and conflicts

Addleshaw Goddard advises Seaya Andromeda

The transaction was carried out through Seaya Andromeda, the fastest-growing fund in Southern Europe, specialising in digitalisation and technology for sustainability

Appleby Advises on Nasdaq-Listed Marvell’s Acquisition of XConn Technologies

The deal was led by Partner Jacob MacAdam and Counsel Vance Power.

Maples Group Advises on Landmark Reverse Takeover under Hong Kong Chapter 18A

Upon completion of the transaction on 30 December 2025, Genor Biopharma has been renamed to Edding Genor Group Holdings Limited

Paul Hastings Advises Ripple on FCA Authorization for UK Crypto and Payments Business

The Paul Hastings team comprised partners Arun Srivastava and Nina Moffatt and associate Bhavesh Panchal.

Withers advises PAG on tax structuring for landmark US$3 billion acquisition of Sapporo Real Estate

Withers advised PAG on the tax structuring of all aspects of the acquisition, drawing on the firm's integrated Asia-Pacific and US tax capabilities.

Baker McKenzie advises Main Capital Partners on the acquisition of IQ Messenger

The healthcare software market is one of Main’s core product-markets

Carey Olsen advises Zenzic Capital on launch of real estate credit opportunities fund

The Carey Olsen corporate team advising on the Fund's establishment comprised partners Nienke Malan and James Mulholland

Dentons advises His Majesty's Government on Special Development Order for Universal Studios theme park

The SDO will facilitate the delivery of one of the UK's most significant inward investment opportunities

Sidley Advises Lux Capital on New VC Fund Lux IX

Lux IX is Lux Capital’s largest fund to date and will focus on investments at the intersection of science, technology

Paul Hastings Advises Mentee Robotics on US Aspects of Its Acquisition by Mobileye

Mergers & Acquisitions partner Ian Engstrand, of counsel Claudia Torres and Securities & Capital Markets co-chair Colin Diamond

Hogan Lovells opens 2026 with strong momentum in U.S.-listed company M&A

The Hogan Lovells team is led by partner and Head of Private Equity in Greater China, Stephanie Tang.

Clifford Chance has advised Generali on the corporate reorganisation of its group in Spain and Portugal

The completion of the transaction marks a strategic milestone in consolidating Generali’s business in Iberia and realising the synergies resulting from the acquisition of Liberty Seguros.

Dentons advises lenders on financing to Kordsa

The financing will support Kordsa’s general corporate purposes and help it reinforce its balance sheet structure.

Appleby Advises Activate Energy Acquisition Corp. in Its USD230M Initial Public Offering

The gross proceeds from the offering were $230 million before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering expenses.

Carey Olsen advises CoinMENA on groundbreaking US$240 million acquisition by Paribu

The Carey Olsen London corporate team acting as lead counsel to CoinMENA comprised partner Jasmine Amaria, senior associate Harry Hadjiyannis, associate George Ge, and paralegal Grace Chan.

Maples Group Advises Meta Platforms on Acquisition of Manus AI

The Corporate team provided Cayman Islands legal advice on the transaction working closely with Meta’s lead counsel Davis Polk

Maples Group Advises Nomura on Launch of Nomura Fund Select – Apollo Multi Alternative Strategies Fund Launch

The Fund, which launched on 22 December 2025, is structured as a Cayman Islands unit trust and is authorised for public offering in Japan.

Kirkland Advises Apax Funds on Strategic Investment in iD Fresh Food

The Kirkland team included corporate lawyers Adarsh Varghese and Srinivas Kaushik.

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