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Herbert Smith Freehills advises JSW Neo Energy on acquisition of O2 Power for US$1.5 billion

The Herbert Smith Freehills team was led by partners Siddhartha Shukla in London and Lucy Curran in Singapore.

Sidley Advises on the Successful Hong Kong IPO of InnoScience (Suzhou) Technology Holding Co., Ltd.

InnoScience is the first Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) in the world that has achieved mass production of eight-inch Gallium Nitride on Silicon (GaN-on-Si) wafers

Walkers advises Seyond on its US$1.51 billion de-SPAC transaction with Techstar

Our cross-border corporate team acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel for Seyond.

Latham Leads All Law Firms Advising on the Most Significant PE Deals of 2024

Bloomberg Law highlights firm’s unmatched ability to serve at scale across the private equity ecosystem.

A&O Shearman represents MetLife Investment Management in up to USD1.2 billion acquisition of PineBridge Investments

The transaction is comprised of USD800 million in cash at closing, USD200m subject to achieving certain 2025 financial metrics and USD200m subject to a multi-year earnout.

Linklaters advises Citi on the largest equity release mortgage portfolio sale and securitisation outside the US

Waterfall Asset Management acted as sponsor, Aviva as seller and Citi as arranger and sole lead manager.

Mayer Brown advises Blackstone on its acquisition of a stake in SIA Partners

With 3,000 employees across 20 countries and 50 offices, the Company works with over 1,000 clients

Holland & Knight Advises Raymond James & Associates on $86.25 Million Public Offering by VersaBank

VersaBank announced on December 18 that it successfully completed its public offering of common shares at a price of US$13.25 per share.

Barakat, Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co advises Gulf Insurance Group

The Barakat, Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co team was led by partners Sameh Dahroug and Mostafa Elsakaa.

Freshfields lawyers author two chapters for GRR Americas Restructuring Review 2025

The GRR Restructuring Review is a collection of insights and thought leadership to build a global outlook on the world of restructuring and insolvency.

Despegar US$1.7 Billion Acquisition by Prosus

Partner Anton Goldstein and Associate Jack Irwin of Conyers’ BVI office advised on the transaction, working alongside A&O Shearman, as US counsel to Despegar.

Linklaters advises Minieye Technology on its HKEX debut

The transaction was led by Christine Xu

Alston & Bird Advises Homrich Berg on Acquisition of $6.4 Billion WMS Partners

The Alston & Bird team was led by partners Chris Frieden and Ian Calhoun

Harneys advises SEALSQ, a NASDAQ listed company, on its placement and issuance of US$60 million in new shares

These offerings have garnered significant investor interest, reinforcing SEALSQ’s financial position and growth strategy.

White & Case advises Trilantic Europe on acquisition of Diagram Group

The transaction was conducted in partnership with CDP Equity (CDPE)

Key Takeaways from Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2024

Ropes & Gray hosted a fireside chat that explored how to align incentives and drive value creation in biotech transactions.

Linklaters secures historic victory for Enagás in an ICSID arbitration against Peru

The Tribunal awarded Enagás US$ 194 million in compensation — the largest monetary award against Peru in ICSID history.

INSOL World Q4 2024 - Officeholders from additional jurisdictions now entitled to seek assistance in the British Virgin Islands

The only statutory basis for obtaining orders in aid of foreign proceedings is under Part XIX of the Act.

Maples Group Advises Swvl Holdings on US$4.7 Million Private Placement Priced At-the-Market

The transaction priced on 15 November 2024 at US$4.79 per share.

Hong Kong security of payment bill is ‘significant step’ for construction sector

The legislation will provide better protection for stakeholders and improve contractual payment terms across the sector.

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