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Herbert Smith Freehills assisted Bureau Véritas in its €500 million bond issue

Herbert Smith Freehills advised Bureau Veritas with Louis de Longeaux, partner, Sophie Lesdos and Jade Porret, associates.

Kirkland Advises KKR Portfolio Company Accountor Software on Acquisition of 24SevenOffice’s ERP Software Division

The transaction follows KKR’s acquisition of a majority stake in Accountor Software earlier this year, which Kirkland also handled.

Greenberg Traurig Advises Peach Property Group on Divestment of Residential Portfolio

These funds are intended to finance investment measures in the core portfolio and to repay financial liabilities, thereby strengthening the company's capital structure.

A&O Shearman advises creditors to XpFibre EUR5.8 billon landmark debt refinancing

XpFibre has successfully priced and signed an inaugural EUR1.2bn U.S. and European private placement which will substantially refinance the bridge.

Dentons recognized as a leading law firm for corporate investigations in GIR 100 2024

The annual guide to the world’s leading investigations practices highlights the best law firms and consultancies from around the world for sophisticated cross-border government-led and internal investigations.

Bird & Bird advises Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG on the development financing of two logistics centres for Hillwood

Pbb is a leading European specialist bank for commercial real estate financing.

Bruce Yannett Receives “Outstanding Career” Award at the 2024 GIR Awards

Mr. Yannett received the award at the 2024 GIR Awards, which “celebrate the people and firms behind the past year’s most dazzling investigations and court cases.”

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.

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