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Linklaters advises the arrangers and underwriters on the financing for KKR’s acquisition of Smart Metering Systems

The acquisition valued the entire issued share capital of SMS at approximately £1.3 billion

Ogier succeeds in obtaining a decision that trust funds were not the proceeds of crime

Dr Tucker Loero had settled funds into a trust governed by the law of New Zealand.

Clifford Chance Badea advised UK-based PIB Group Europa in the acquisition marking its debut on the Romanian insurance brokerage market

The team also advised the client in the approval process from the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF),

Clifford Chance Badea advised UK-based PIB Group Europa in the acquisition marking its debut on the Romanian insurance brokerage market

The team also advised the client in the approval process from the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF),

Allen & Overy advises Ardian on the disposal of Audiotonix to PAI Partners

The A&O team was led by private equity partners Monika Przygoda and Stephen Lloyd and senior associate Tina Barazandeh-Nejad.

Baker McKenzie advises Allianz Group on the sale of its stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Co. to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company

The transaction has closed on 17 April 2024 after clearing regulatory approvals.

Latham Advises on Bank of Georgia’s US$300 Million AT1 Bond Offering

London capital markets team represents the Joint Lead Managers in the transaction.

Ropes & Gray Named a Finalist in Six Categories in Asian Legal Business’ ALB China Law Awards 2024

Winners will be announced on May 23, 2024.

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 series: financial penalties

Currently, the Registrar of Companies operates a civil penalty regime only for late filing of accounts.

Carey Olsen advises Transocean on US$1.8 billion senior notes offering and cash tender offers

The Notes will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Transocean Ltd. and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries.

Allens advises GIP on establishment of $4 billion Fund

GIPA II is a $4 billion fund targeting investment opportunities in Australia and New Zealand

Four Cooley Partners Named for Excellence in Data Breach Response

Repeat honor for firm’s cyber/data/privacy practice

Stephenson Harwood advises TMF on Indian corporate services acquisition

This transaction will strengthen TMF Group's delivery capability in the APAC region

Hogan Lovells advises banks on the placement of a Euro 250 million Mortgage Pfandbrief issued by Landesbank Berlin AG

Landesbank Berlin AG is the owner of Berliner Sparkasse and is considered as a separate savings bank association in accordance with the Berlin Savings Banks Act.

Walkers advises client via instruction from Morood Investment Company on the refinancing of Merck House with JP Morgan

The Walkers team, working with lead counsel Trowers and Hamlins LLP, was led by Walkers (CI) LP partner Julia Keppe, and included Senior Associate Alice Wight, who advised on the Jersey law elements of the deal.

UK minded to introduce umbrella company statutory due diligence requirement

The government has said that it remains concerned about the scale of non-compliance surrounding umbrella companies, and the detrimental impact that this has on workers, taxpayers and the labour market.

Shoosmiths corporate team advises on $1.4bn takeover

Corporate is one of Shoosmiths’ key strategic pillars

Clifford Chance advises SC Ventures on a US$100 million digital assets joint venture with SBI Holdings

The strategic joint venture will focus on investing in companies across the digital assets spectrum

White & Case advises Battery Ventures-backed Proemion Holding on acquisition of TrendMiner

The acquisition will enable Proemion, which has partnered with Battery Ventures since 2022, to offer software for a broader range of industries.

Kirkland Advises Brookfield’s Genesee & Wyoming on $4B+ Debt Offering

The UK credit facility is expected to close in May 2024.

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