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German team advises Sixt SE on successful issue of its €500 million benchmark bond

Investors showed strong interest in the bond

Hong Kong Litigation Partner Named to China Business Law Journal’s 2024–2025 A-List

Dominic Geiser honored as a “Growth Driver” among a group of seasoned lawyers at the forefront of the market.

Carey Olsen advises Soter Insure on achieving full license approval from Bermuda Monetary Authority

Obtaining this license is a significant milestone for Soter

Mayer Brown partner Arsen Kourinian named to Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys” list

This list profiles influential professionals who are particularly impactful on the legal scene and serve as trusted advisors in the Los Angeles region.

Walkers successful in setting aside BVI Commercial Court judgment in Court of Appeal

Walkers act for Incredible Power Limited and Esben Finance Limited, the First and Fifth Appellants.

Allens advises CEFC on funding for a clean energy 'superhighway'

Allens' work on this financing adds to its extensive experience in lending and debt capital markets, including for transmission projects.

Bird & Bird advises RIVE on an additional €270 million bank financing

The financing will further support the growth of the RIVE/Northrail rolling stock leasing platform

Clifford Chance advises Sensorfact and its shareholders on its intended sale to ABB

The acquisition further expands ABB’s digital energy management offering and is expected to close in Q1 2025.

Further UK and US sanctions target Russian oil giants and production

Stacy Keen, sanctions law expert at Pinsent Masons, was commenting following the move which underscores support for Ukraine amid the ongoing troubles.

Hogan Lovells publishes report on the impact of Generative AI on the Right to Free and Fair Elections

Commentators have expressed concern that deepfakes could, in turn, be used to sway individuals’ voting choices or prevent them from voting altogether.

Herbert Smith Freehills team edits and contributes to new 8th edition of A Practitioner’s Guide to the UK Financial Services Rulebooks

The effort was also ably and generously supported by the wider FSR team who helped with proofreading, research and numerous other tasks.

Bird & Bird advised Nexstim on cooperation and investment agreements with Brainlab

The cooperation agreement aims at the advancement of non-invasive brain mapping technologies, as well as the distribution of certain Nexstim products by Brainlab in the segment.

Bermuda: Insurance industry is going through a ‘profound’ tech transformation

Access to and the analytical use of insured data has now become one of the most important market differentiators, for both insurance and reinsurance risk assessment, pricing and product development.

Browne Jacobson advises Norwich City Council on Anglia Square regeneration scheme

The site comprises several shops, car parks and dilapidated buildings, one of which previously housed a cinema that premiered the Alan Partridge 2013 film Alpha Papa.

Linklaters advises on landmark bond issuances by Vantage Data Centers

The bond issuances were part of a comprehensive financing exercise for Vantage Data Centers

Thatchers triumph in Court of Appeal copycat battle

In this case, the Court of Appeal overturned the High Court decision in a significant victory for Thatchers in its ongoing efforts to protect its brand identity.

DLA Piper advises Sefrioui Group on the acquisition of Afric-Phar Group

Afric-Phar is one of Morocco's leading pharmaceutical businesses, manufacturing, importing, and distributing pharmaceutical goods.

Mayer Brown wins multiple M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards

Through the exchange, the existing shareholders ceded control over Pluralsight to a group of secured lenders who agreed to exchange their debt for equity.

Baker McKenzie’s Near-Term Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets Approved by SBTi

Baker McKenzie also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions 27.5% within the same timeframe.

Latham & Watkins Advises on Citadel Limited Partnership’s Senior Notes Offerings Totaling US$1 Billion

Capital markets team represents the initial purchasers in the offerings.

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