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New EU design rules adopted but AI opportunity missed

The adoption comes after the Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a deal on the reform package in December 2023.

Carey Olsen and Oakbridge Advise Sullivan Street Partners on Wave Group Investment

The Carey Olsen team advising Sullivan Street Partners comprised corporate partner Chris Griffin and associate Marco Carossa.

Two chapters authored for Chambers Global Practice Guides Investment Funds 2024

This guide seeks to provide guidance on the key questions arising when industry participants are seeking to establish, operate, market and/or invest in an investment fund.

Appleby Advises Tesco on its Acquisition of the Isle of Man's Biggest Supermarket Chain

Tesco’s expansion on the Isle of Man is already bringing considerable benefits to the local community

Dentons advises KKR on its recommended offer for Smart Metering Systems Plc

Dentons advised on the Scottish aspects of the offer

The UK Charity Commission's new strategy

In the introduction to its new strategy, the Commission includes some statistics about the sector which help to put the strategy in context.

Carey Olsen advises Inflexion on closing of latest fund at £1.75 billion

Inflexion's Partnership Capital fund strategy focuses on making minority equity investments in entrepreneurial ventures

A&O advises CVC on the financing of its investment in Monbake

The A&O team was led by sponsor side leveraged finance partners Neil Sinha and Nick Hallam in London

Dentons Link Legal acted as the Legal Counsel to J G Chemicals Limited

J.G. Chemicals along with its subsidiary are largest zinc oxide manufacturer in India and are among the top ten manufacturers of zinc oxides globally.

Latham & Watkins Advises Canva on Acquisition of Affinity

Cross-practice team represents the global all-in-one visual communication platform in the transaction.

Forbes Names Shearman & Sterling Senior Partner Adam Hakki to inaugural list of the Top 200 Lawyers in the United States

Adam is one of only 200 lawyers nationally selected for this list across all fields and one of only 11 lawyers in New York selected for the category of “Litigation.”

Allen & Overy advises on the sale of majority stake in GasNet

Regulatory advice is being provided by London-based partner Thomas Masterman

Mayer Brown recognized as Best Legal Advisor at AsianInvestor Asset Management Awards 2024

These awards highlight the top performers in the investment sector, recognizing firms that have demonstrated excellent business performance and growth.

Baker McKenzie advises on Encore Capital Group's USD 500 million high yield bond issuance

Encore currently intends to use borrowings under the Global Senior Facility or other available sources of financing to redeem its £300.0 million senior secured notes due 2026 on or about November 15, 2024.

Freshfields advises on Galderma’s IPO worth up to CHF 2.3bn

Galderma is the pure-play dermatology category leader, delivering a portfolio of premium brands and services that span the full spectrum of dermatology.

Shearman & Sterling Advises Banco De Brasil on its Sustainability Bond Offering

Banco do Brasil’s Sustainable Financing Framework aligns with the International Capital Markets Association’s 2021 Green Bond Principles

Hogan Lovells advises Smart Metering Systems on its £1.3 billion takeover offer by KKR

The takeover offer was declared unconditional on 22 March 2024.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE on the issuance of a 500 million euro bond issue rated “BB+”

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Compagnie Plastic Omnium SE, a world leader in mobility solutions, on the issuance of a €500 million bond, maturing in 2029, and rated BB+.

Eversheds Sutherland advises Sizewell C on the acquisition of land to build new nuclear power station

Eversheds Sutherland advised on land and regulatory aspects of the land acquisition.

Conyers Successfully Defends Company in Case Arising from Contentious SGM

The Receivers requisitioned a special general meeting (the “SGM”) to consider resolutions for the appointment of seven new directors to the Company’s Board.

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