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White & Case advises banks on Commercial Bank of Dubai’s US$500 million bond issuance

The bonds were issued under CBD's medium term note programme

Businesses have Paris climate agreement obligations, rules Dutch court

Amsterdam-based Valérie van den Berg of Pinsent Masons, an expert in dispute resolution and ESG compliance, said the ruling could inform other climate-related cases that come before the courts in Europe.

Herbert Smith Freehills navigates successful ACCC clearance for Chemist Warehouse in Sigma merger

Herbert Smith Freehills drew on its market leading competition practice, supported by its extensive healthcare sector experience, to achieve this result.

Appleby's Hong Kong office advises Samfine Creation Holdings on Nasdaq listing

The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering to strengthen its business in Hong Kong and expand its market presence in other international markets.

Hogan Lovells advises Tom Gores in joining the Los Angeles Chargers ownership group

The Hogan Lovells deal team was led by Global Head of Sports and partner Matthew Eisler

A&O Shearman advises on AMAALA’s USD1.5 billion megaproject to create an off-grid renewable energy system

This unique project is powered by renewable energy which will help drive sustainable economic development for the Kingdom.

Latham Advises GSR III Acquisition Corp. on US$200 Million Initial Public Offering

Firm represents the SPAC in the offering.

Latham Advises Belron on €8.1 Billion Financing

London capital markets team represents the leading UK vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration company in its debut bond financing and dividend recapitalization.

Apollo Extends Multibillion-Dollar Global Origination Partnership With Mubadala

It also builds upon several recent strategic collaborations between the two parties

Ogier’s “exceptional” BVI team praised in Legal 500 Caribbean 2025

Ogier is ranked top tier for regulatory and compliance, with clients reporting that Ogier is able to expertly assist "on the thorny technical issues that other firms often can't provide.

When non-tech companies buy IT

The second category of IT buyers includes telecommunications service providers, medical device manufacturers, robotics companies and non-IT outsourcing service providers.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Lendlease on build-to-rent apartment development in Melbourne's Docklands

The transaction involved the establishment of an investment vehicle owned by Lendlease and NSKRE to hold the property, with Lendlease providing development management, investment management and construction services in respect of the development.

Teekay Corporation Ltd. and Teekay Tankers Ltd. Redomicile to Bermuda

The Teekay Group has existing ties to Bermuda

Macfarlanes advises Fulcrum on their second open-ended private markets LTAF

Fulcrum launched its first LTAF earlier this year to provide a defined contribution default pension scheme’s investors with access, through Fulcrum’s bespoke fund of funds strategy

UK financial regulators issue guidance on authorised person changes in control

The guidance is to assist potential controllers of an FCA or PRA authorised person better understand the regulators’ expectations for identifying controllers and the change in control process.

Maples Group Advises GAM Investments on the Sale of its Management Company Activities in Ireland to Apex Group Ltd.

The sale of GAM Fund Management Limited marks a significant step in GAM’s strategy to streamline its operations and focus on its core investment management capabilities for clients.

Withers advises Astro with the sale of the majority shareholding in MED Computer to R-Store

The acquisition by R-Store has been financed by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Medio Credito Centrale, Sace and Bnl-Bnp Paribas, that acted as arranger and agent for the pool of banks.

Irish court reaffirms need for transparency when seeking security for costs

The purpose of the rule is to protect a defendant against the risk of defending proceedings successfully, yet ultimately being unable to recover the costs incurred as a result of the plaintiff residing beyond the reach of the Irish courts.

Dentons Hong Kong advised Glory Mount (HK) Limited and Samson Holding Ltd. on the privatization of Samson

The transaction involved a rollover shareholder which will continue to hold the shares in Samson Holding Ltd. together with Glory Mount Limited

Dentons advises PKO Bank Polski on financing of another wind farm developed by VSB in Poland

Dentons’ legal advice on the Racibórz wind farm project involved comprehensive support to the lender in preparing and negotiating the finance and hedging documents

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