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London Partner Named in Law.com’s List of UK Legal Industry’s Best Up-And-Coming Women

Emily Cridland recognized in prestigious list of the top 25 women aged under 40 tipped to spearhead the next generation of leading partners.

Dentons advises Komerční banka on acquisition of SG Equipment Finance Czech Republic

The transaction closed in parallel with the sale by Société Générale of its equipment financing activities -- excluding activities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia -- to BPCE, a French financial group.

Employment Rights Bill amendments signify additional considerations for employers

The decision was made to alleviate concerns from businesses about the financial impact and potential strain on operations.

The interplay between insolvency and arbitration proceedings: an insight into developments across jurisdictions

In recent years, the interplay between arbitration clauses and winding up proceedings has come under scrutiny in various jurisdictions, with different courts arriving at different decisions.

Walkers advises GLP on the successful sale of GCP International to Ares Management Corporation

The Walkers team includes corporate and investment funds partner James Twigg, counsel Michael Kenny and associate Sophia Yuan. Walkers acted alongside lead counsel, Kirkland & Ellis.

Government to ban new leasehold flats in England and Wales

While freeholders argue that leasehold is effective for managing large complexes, the government is committed to making it easier to convert existing leaseholds to commonhold.

Mayer Brown advises SACE and Citibank on $400 million SACE Push Facility for Eletrobras

The funding is intended to support Eletrobras’ impressive growth plans in the next years.

Latham & Watkins Advises Ares Management Corporation in Completed Acquisition of GCP International

Firm’s asset management M&A and real estate teams advised the global alternative investment manager in transaction establishing a US$115+ billion global real assets platform.

A&O Shearman advises Eiffel Investment Group on a decarbonization fund

This fund, initiated by the Île-de-France region, aims to finance future leaders in ecological transition within the region.

DLA Piper advises AIB, Bank of Ireland and Société Générale on the EUR215 million financing of seven solar farms in Ireland

The financing of the 300 MW portfolio, for Power Capital Renewable Energy, represents one of the largest financings of solar in Ireland to date.

Budget 2025: The S$600 million push to supercharge philanthropy in Singapore

It is clear that Singapore's efforts to promote itself as an international philanthropic centre have borne fruit.

Hogan Lovells reports strong, steady growth driven by key, strategic investments across its practices, sectors, and regions — achieving nearly US$3 billion in global revenue

The firm’s performance in the U.S. and UK was particularly strong, with investments in key markets such as New York helping to drive this success.

Freshfields advises BIOTRONIK on sale of VI Business to Teleflex

Freshfields is advising BIOTRONIK on all legal aspects of the sale and carve-out

Norton Rose Fulbright advises Mercer on SECOR Asset Management acquisition

The transaction, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals and client consents.

Greenberg Traurig Elevates Maciej Kacymirow to Head of Tax Practice in Warsaw

The Greenberg Traurig Warsaw Tax Practice is consistently recognized as market leading by international legal rankings

M&A in the asset management and fund sector: Key themes for 2025

These factors have encouraged consolidation within the sector and favoured those businesses which are able to achieve scale both in terms of assets under management and distribution.

Latham Advises Exponent on Investment in Hippo Digital

London-led team represents a leading European private equity firm on its investment to drive UK public sector digital transformation.

HarbourVest Partners and Ropes & Gray Discuss Commercial and Legal Considerations for the Savvy Investor Poised to Take on the Co-Investment Market

From a legal perspective, Mike says, “Given the growth of the asset class, we see agreements and structures becoming very similar to traditional fund investment terms."

State of Utah Agrees to Dismiss Charges against Jason Hall

After multiple delays to this case, Mr. Hall agreed to enter this plea as part of a Plea in Abeyance.

UK businesses urged to respond to ‘long-awaited’ IPO design protection survey

The IPO is particularly interested in understanding which of these principles are most important to users and why.

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