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Milbank Advises Axel Springer on the Sale of finanzen.net

The transaction is still subject to merger and investment control clearances.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises CBA on the sale of Commonwealth Private’s personal advice business

The team is also being supported by a number of specialist HSF lawyers, including partner Fiona Smedley, special counsel Ewan MacDonald and senior associate Mark Khouri.

Herbert Smith Freehills advises lenders on the 250 MW / 500 MWh Big Canberra Battery energy storage system to be developed in the ACT

The ACT Government has also agreed to lease the land for the Project under this arrangement.

Hogan Lovells advises DEMIRE on corporate law and capital markets law aspects of its bond restructuring

The restructuring led to a prolongation of the term until 2027 and a reduction of the bond volume.

UK pension ‘megafund’ reform a bold step with unanswered questions

Mark Baker, pension law expert at Pinsent Masons, was commenting on the “bold steps” set out in chancellor Rachel Reeves’s first Mansion House speech.

Mayer Brown Advises Paritee on the Takeover of the Majority in the LHLK Group

The LHLK Group includes LHLK and PRpetuum

Cross-border team advises COMMERZBANK and Deutsche Bank on capital increase of Vossloh AG

Vossloh AG is an internationally operating technology group that has existed for around 140 years.

Latham Advises RGA and Ruby Re on US$480 Million in Total Funding for Ruby Re

Members of the firm’s M&A and Private Equity Practice also advised RGA on the formation of the third-party life reinsurance company.

Hogan Lovells launches 2025 Nicholas Cheffings Para Athlete Bursary applications

This includes purchasing or replacing vital equipment, paying for travel to training camps and competitions, or additional coaching and training support services.

A&O Shearman advises Lumyna on the creation and authorization of an "ELTIF 2.0" debt fund in France

This approval is part of the structuring of the very first ELTIF 2.0 funds eligible for unit-linked life insurance contracts following the implementation of the Green Industry Law.

Employment update: the Right to Disconnect in Ireland

The Right to Disconnect allows employees to refrain from engaging in work-related communications, such as emails, calls, and messages, outside of their normal working hours.

A&O Shearman guides Bridgepoint’s strategic acquisition of Schuberg Philis

The transaction will see Bridgepoint Europe VII, a fund focused on investing in mid-market growth businesses, become Schuberg Philis’ new majority investor.

Macfarlanes advises Fulcrum on their second private markets LTAF

Fulcrum is a leading independent asset manager investing across all major private market asset classes and geographies.

UK Autumn Budget 2024 - What should you be thinking about now?

With the dust still settling on the most consequential overhaul of UK taxes in years, many affected individuals will now be turning to the question of how to plan their affairs going forward.

Holland & Knight Advises Lee Health in Historic Conversion to Private, Nonprofit Health System

The firm's attorneys are thought leaders on the topic of hospital conversions

Appleby advises Pension SuperFund Capital on public takeover of STM Group PLC

The acquisition was structured as a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement, which became effective on 31 October 2024 following regulatory approval in Malta and Gibraltar.

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.

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