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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.

Freshfields Advises Ad Hoc Lender Group in Lumen Liability Management Transaction

The completed transaction resulted in a significant improvement of terms on behalf of our client group from the deal originally announced in October of last year. Learn more about this transaction here.

Walkers' Jersey advises Floww on platform launch to connect VCs, founders and investors

Floww brings together private market participants

Data Protection Law now in Force in Seychelles

The DPA repeals the Data Protection Act 2003 which was enacted but never implemented in practice.

Herbert Smith Freehills celebrates 60 years of legal excellence in Paris

Since its establishment in 1964, the Paris office of Herbert Smith Freehills has stood out for its unique approach combining French and Anglo-Saxon legal cultures.

Macfarlanes advises Charterhouse Capital Partners on its investment in Two Circles

The transaction marks the fourth platform deal Charterhouse has made in the UK through its Fund X and Fund XI, representing more than €800m of invested capital.

Shearman & Sterling Advises U.S Department of Energy

The loan would be offered through LPO’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program

Ireland’s offshore wind industrial strategy highlights its sector-leading potential

Focusing on actions to be taken in 2024 and 2025, the strategy covers 40 actions across four core areas which aim to maximise the economic benefit of Ireland achieving its offshore renewable targets.

Latham Advises on H.I.G. Capital’s Acquisition of Alight’s Payroll and Professional Services Business

Firm represents the financing sources to support the acquisition of the global provider of technology-enabled payroll, human capital management, and professional services for up to US$1.2 billion.

Linklaters advises Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners on the equity injection and debt extension of Tele Columbus AG

The Company is one of the leading operators of fibre networks in Germany.

Jersey introduces two weeks of unpaid bereavement leave in the event of the death of a child

An employee's entitlement to Bereavement Leave does not affect their entitlement to parental leave and/or any additional contractual entitlement to leave following the birth or adoption of a child.

Dentons advises BNP Paribas Bank Polska on the financing of Software Mind’s acquisitions in the IT sector

The funds will be used for the acquisition of shares in the US company Prosoft LLC and for the further operational and strategic development of the Group.

The role of offshore financial centres in global private credit – what makes the offshore world so appealing for private lenders and borrowers?

Currently estimated to be valued at roughly US$1.6 trillion, the global private credit market is projected to top out over the coming year at about $2.8 trillion.

Senior Partner Gilbert Leong receives multiple recognitions as one of the top lawyers in the field of TMT

Gilbert was also recognised by Asian Legal Business within the same month

Hogan Lovells advises Commerzbank AG on the acquisition of a minority stake in NIXDORF Kapital AG

A cross-office team led by partner Dr Tim Oliver Brandi provided comprehensive legal advice to the long-standing client Commerzbank AG in connection with the acquisition of the stake.

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