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Dentons Canada advises on structuring of historic First Nations equity investment in BC’s largest natural gas pipeline system

This transaction sets a new benchmark for Indigenous economic participation in energy infrastructure.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Citigroup on landmark US$7.1 billion ESR privatisation

The transaction values the company at HK$55.2 billion on an equity basis, with shareholders receiving HK$13 per share under the cash consideration alternative.

Hogan Lovells advises Santander on first consumer loans securitization by Admiral Italia with Santander

The securitization involved the issuance of two classes of notes: the senior notes, issued with a "tap issuance" structure subscribed by Banco Santander, S.A.. and the junior notes, issued as a variable funding notes and subscribed by Admiral Fi

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises UBS Switzerland AG in connection with SIX Exchange Group AG's acquisition of Aquis Exchange Plc

The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer team was led by partner Will Nevin, supported by senior associate Siqi Geng.

A&O Shearman advises Athora on landmark GBP5.7 billion acquisition of Pension Insurance Corporation Group

The agreement to acquire PICG marks Athora’s entry into the UK market and will create one of Europe’s largest insured savings and retirement services businesses, building on Athora’s existing subsidiaries in the Netherlands, Italy, Belgi

Dentons advises NEPI on two sustainability-linked loans totalling €290 million

The deal strengthens NEPI Rockcastle’s commitment to sustainable development and responsible financing.

The Hague Judgments Convention entered into force in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2025

Hague 2019, which entered into force for the UK on 1 July 2025, facilitates the straightforward reciprocal enforcement of foreign judgments between contracting States, and streamlines enforcement procedures, reducing complexity, uncertainty and costs.

Key changes for UCITS: ESMA’s advice on the Eligible Assets Directive

The European Commission is not bound to take ESMA's advice.

Jersey to increase compensation in employment cases

The most obvious impact of these proposals is that it will be more difficult in the future for those employers who want to continue this approach – especially when one considers there is also the potential for whistleblowing legislation on the horiz

Latham Advises ASDA on Its €700 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering

Multidisciplinary team represents issuer in the transaction.

Linklaters advises FWD Group on its US$442m HKEX IPO

The Linklaters team was led by corporate partners Roger Cheng and Donnelly Chan and counsel Tiffany Yan.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Pension Insurance Corporation on its acquisition by Athora for c. £5.7 billion

PIC is a specialist insurer that provides tailored pension insurance buyouts and buy-ins to the trustees and sponsors of UK defined benefit pension funds.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises Neptune Maritime on US$95 million fleet expansion

The deal is worth US$95 million and forms part of NML’s strategy to grow its financed fleet across international jurisdictions.

Dentons advises ESTEVE on the acquisition of marketing rights to Caprelsa®

This transaction is fully aligned with ESTEVE’s strategic transformation into a company focused on rare and ultra-rare diseases, particularly in the fields of endocrinology and onco-endocrinology.

Hogan Lovells advises Pietro Berardi on arbitral proceedings against AS Roma

The Hogan Lovells team was led by senior associate Alfredo Saracino, trainee Filippo Berruti, and partner Alessandro Lanzi.

Linklaters advises on ThaiBev’s US$2bn multicurrency debt issuance programme

ThaiBev operates across several key segments including spirits, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and food.

Mayer Brown advises Omni Partners and Infoshare+ on acquisition of Sava Technology

Omni is a London-based investment management and private equity investor focused on mission-led, fast growing and profitable businesses

Freshfields advises RTL on the acquisition of Sky Deutschland

The completion of the transaction is expected in 2026 and is subject to customary conditions, in particular the receipt of regulatory approvals.

Appleby Bermuda advised Brookfield in connection with the squeeze-out of alstria office

Appleby advised and implemented all Bermuda matters relating to the initial structuring of the deal

Dentons advises Pathfinder Clean Energy PACE Group on £46 million investment from RGREEN INVEST

This significant investment will accelerate the expansion of PACE’s UK development pipeline

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