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White & Case advises investors on BNP Paribas REIM’s majority acquisition of Italian healthcare real estate portfolio

The portfolio was acquired from French real estate investment and development company Icade

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Brookfield on A$2.5 billion sale and restructure of interest in Patrick Terminals

The transaction reflected an enterprise value for the business in excess of A$6.6 billion.

Ropes & Gray Advises Kering on $900 Million Fifth Avenue Real Estate Joint Venture with Ardian

The transaction was a complex, cross-border project encompassing corporate and tax structuring, complicated legal documentation, traditional New York City real estate and leasing work

Freshfields advises on Neinor Homes successful private placement tap issuance of its existing green bonds due 2030

Freshfields also advised certain leading investment banks, as placement agents, on the issuance.

Latham Advises Midnight Foundation on NIGHT Token Distribution

Firm advises on launch of innovative utility token to power the Midnight network.

Appleby Advises SC II Acquisition Corp. in Its USD 172.5M Initial Public Offering

SC II Acquisition’s units are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (Nasdaq) under the symbol “SCIIU”

Carey Olsen advises Ocean Wilsons Holdings on the successful sanction of disputed scheme of arrangement

The scheme became effective on 9 December 2025.

Eversheds Sutherland advises VIEVE on strategic investment to accelerate brand growth

Earlier this year, Eversheds Sutherland was recognised as one of the top global law firms for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the first half of 2025.

Bedell Cristin advises on acquisition of iconic "Can of Ham" office building in London

The acquisition, valued at approximately £340 million, was supported by a £200 million financing facility provided by Santander and CaixaBank.

Freshfields Advises Salesforce on Its Acquisition of Qualified

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of Salesforce's fiscal year 2027

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises on A$6.5B sale of Alinta Energy to Sembcorp

The transaction is expected to close in 2026 following satisfaction of customary conditions precedent.

Eversheds Sutherland advises VIEVE on strategic investment to accelerate brand growth

The investment will fuel VIEVE’s next phase of growth, supporting expansion into new retail opportunities and international markets, including the US, and continued innovation in product development.

Carey Olsen advises 21shares on landmark sale to FalconX

Together, the two companies aim to accelerate the development of customised investment products that meet the growing institutional and retail demand for regulated digital asset exposure.

Mayer Brown advises Sienna Private Equity on the strategic partnership with Independent Talent Group

SPE's investment will support ITG’s growth strategy, both organically and through targeted acquisitions, while broadening the services available to its clients.

How the Use of Responsible AI Is Moving the Legal World From Manual to Strategic

Its business scope ranges from commodity and financial futures brokerage, futures investment consultation and asset management services to securities investment fund sales.

Kirkland Advises Ethos Capital on Continuation Vehicle for Identity Digital

The transaction enables Ethos to support Identity Digital’s next stage of growth, while offering existing investors the opportunity for liquidity.

A&O Shearman guides Bank of Montreal’s USD750 million medium-term notes offering

Bank of Montreal is the seventh largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of CAD1.5 trillion as of October 31, 2025.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Squadron Energy on innovative Clarke Creek Wind Farm financing

Clarke Creek Wind Farm produces enough electricity to power the equivalent of 330,000 Queensland homes and together with stage 2, will be one of the largest wind farms in Australia.

Ogier's Corporate team advised on more than US$32 billion of publicly announced SPAC listings and de-SPAC transactions in 2025

Offshore jurisdictions such as the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands (BVI) remained the jurisdictions of choice for SPAC activity

Hogan Lovells advises VIRTUS on its first data centre financing in Germany

Hogan Lovells provided comprehensive legal advice to VIRTUS on all financing matters

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