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Clifford Chance advises BlackRock on decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions and investment

BlackRock has also made a strategic investment within the Uniswap ecosystem.

Reed Smith advises Thistle Initiatives on acquisition of TORI Global

Headquartered in London, TORI Global advises financial services organisations on digital, data, and technology transformation, with operations across the UK and internationally.

Dentons advises David Wilson Homes on Court of Appeal success in planning challenge

Following a joint substantive hearing, the Court dismissed both claims on all grounds. Dentons represented DWH in the proceedings.

DLA Piper advises Accel-KKR on acquisition of NZ-founded tech company Whip Around

The deal reflects continued international investor interest in New Zealand-founded technology businesses that have successfully scaled into key offshore markets, particularly North America.

Freshfields advises Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild and selling shareholders on sale of 26.9% stake in The Economist

The deal follows Freshfields’ recent role advising on Axel Springer’s acquisition of The Telegraph Media Group, placing the firm at the centre of the most high-profile UK media transactions in recent weeks.

TheGuarantors Announces Growth Investment From Warburg Pincus

The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Reed Smith expands footprint with new Boston office

Focus on private equity, M&A, finance, and fund formation

Mayer Brown advises Coveris, a portfolio company of Sun European Partners, on the sale of its Paper Business Unit to Kingswood Capital Management

The Mayer Brown team involved in these transactions was led by Private Equity partners Tessa Agar and James West

Carey Olsen advises Bregal Sagemount on US$3.5 billion fund close

Fund V was raised in just over four months

Dentons advises Infracapital on the acquisition of Relobus

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q2 2026.

Paul Hastings Advises EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp. on $735 Million Business Combination With Presidio Investment Holdings

The transaction implies an enterprise value of up to $735 million for the combined company with an anticipated dividend yield of 12.2%.

Macfarlanes advises Munich Re on €4bn reinsurance agreement with Achmea Pension & Life Insurance

The transaction involves the reinsurance of longevity risk associated with Achmea's Dutch pension liabilities, with Munich Re acting as one of two reinsurers on the deal.

Hogan Lovells advises UNITANK on partnership with Pyrum

Pyrum holds a 49% equity stake in the new joint venture

Simmons & Simmons advises on Digital Value acquisition financing

The multidisciplinary team was led by Partner Franco Gialloreti and Counsel Tommaso Zanirato in Milan, with cross-border support from Luxembourg.

Hogan Lovells advises SpotMyEnergy on a cooperation agreement for financing smart meters under the MAP model

The Cologne-based start-up SpotMyEnergy uses the MAP model, commonly known in the United Kingdom, to finance the expansion of smart meters.

White & Case advises Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena on merger by incorporation of Mediobanca

The merger, together with additional reorganization steps, will create a unified banking group

DLA Piper advises Virya Energy on launch of 2 GW renewable platform

The equity investment in the newly established platform will focus on the development, construction and operation of large-scale renewable energy projects

Latham & Watkins Advises Abacus Global Management on Strategic Minority Investment in Manning & Napier

A multidisciplinary team led by Kevin Richardson, Ryan Maierson, and Denny Lee represents Abacus Global Management in the transaction.

Representing Ancient Financial on its acquisition of F&G Life Re.

We acted as Bermuda counsel for Ancient Finance, working in collaboration with Sidley who acted as U.S. Counsel.

Carey Olsen retains market-leading position after advising on half of Jersey-domiciled fund launches

The Report outlines how Carey Olsen now advises 1,121 funds serviced in Jersey and 707 Jersey-domiciled funds and sub-funds

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