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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Everstone Capital on the acquisition of Qlar Group

Everstone will support Qlar’s long-term development through investments in technology, innovation, and talent

Mayer Brown assists the Demathieu Bard Group and its management team as part of its new growth cycle

This new round of financing increases the stake held by the company’s long-standing executives, the Executive Board, and more than 225 senior managers to 76%

Macfarlanes advises Amex Global Business Travel on UK pensions aspects of $6.3bn take-private

The acquisition will see the combination of Long Lake’s AI capabilities with Amex GBT’s marketplace, customer relationships and technology solutions.

Linklaters advises HSBC on mandate to provide platform for UK government’s inaugural digital gilt instrument issuance

The mandate will support the first issuance of a digital bond by a G7 sovereign

Ropes & Gray Advised GI Partners in Acquisition of Cell Solutions Businesses and CDMO From Charles River Laboratories, Forming Rose BioSolutions

As a full-service CDMO, Rose Bio offers manufacturing across the full suite of plasmid DNA, viral vector, and cell therapies, as well as cell supply operations.

Supporting Bank Negara Indonesia on its long term capital expansion

The tender offer, launched on April 5, 2026, and expired on April 22, 2026.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises ABN AMRO on financing to advance Geothermal Engineering Limited’s UK geothermal and lithium development

The financing supports the continued development and commercialisation of GEL’s geothermal energy and lithium extraction projects in Cornwall.

Hogan Lovells advises Crescent Capital Group on financing for Tendra Technical Services

The transaction reflects Hogan Lovells’ global private capital and private credit capability

Dentons advises Generali Real Estate on the acquisition of Na Priikope 14 in Prague CZ (in Czech)

The building benefits from a strong and diversified tenant mix

Linklaters advises Allianz on expansion of strategic global cyber insurance partnership with Coalition

Allianz will receive a combination of upfront consideration through increased equity in Coalition

Clifford Chance advises TDC Brands on its debut EUR 550 million high-yield bond offering

The Clifford Chance team was led by partner Michael Dakin

News Appleby Bermuda Advises on USD250M Palm Re Series 2026 1 Catastrophe Bond Issuance

Appleby acted as Bermuda counsel, advising on all aspects of Bermuda law.

Appleby Advises BBSB International Limited on Successful Listing on GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

The transaction was led by Hong Kong Corporate Partner Judy Lee, with support from Legal Manager Kelly Tang.

Harneys advises buyer consortium in going-private of Smart Share Global Limited (Energy Monster)

The transaction was structured as a merger between Smart Share Global Limited and Mobile Charging Merger Limited

Dentons advises PZU Group on the acquisition of MetLife Ukraine

The completion of the transaction is subject to obtaining customary regulatory approvals.

Linklaters advises Franklin Templeton on the second generation of its Turkish private equity fund

The core Linklaters Luxembourg team, specialising in Investment Funds, was led by Claire Prospert

Kirkland Advises Blackstone on Launch of Enterprise AI Services Firm with Anthropic and Consortium

The company will serve as an accelerant in bringing AI solutions to mid-size companies

Hogan Lovells is advising IFM Investors on its acquisition of Briggs

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to complete in Q2 2026.

DLA Piper advises Benjamin Moore on two strategic acquisitions

The first acquisition is of a manufacturing facility and business at Eltringham Works in Prudhoe, near Newcastle, previously operated by Horizon Products.

Macfarlanes advises Atlas Health Capital on its oversubscribed £400m close of debut fund

Atlas was advised by fundraising advisor firm, First Point Equity, and fund administration and appointed representative services provided by Langham Hall.

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