Hogan Lovells Advises ICM Group on €25 Million Dual Bond Issuance
Hogan Lovells Advises ICM Group on €25 Million Dual Bond Issuance. Hogan Lovells has advised ICM S.p.A. (ICM), a leading Italian construction company, on a €25 million dual bond issuance. The firm also advised Banca Finint, which acted as arranger, and the investors involved in the transaction. The proceeds from the bonds will help fund […]
Latham & Watkins Advises DoorDash on Proposed Deliveroo Acquisition
Latham & Watkins Advises DoorDash on Proposed Deliveroo Acquisition. Latham & Watkins LLP is advising DoorDash, Inc. on its proposed acquisition to take Deliveroo plc private, a move that would significantly expand DoorDash’s global footprint. The U.S.-based local commerce platform, which connects consumers to local businesses in more than 30 countries, announced the deal this […]
RAF Flypast Over Buckingham Palace Marks 80 Years Since VE Day
RAF Flypast Over Buckingham Palace Marks 80 Years Since VE Day. Today at 1:45 PM, RAF aircraft will soar over Buckingham Palace and London to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day 80). The flypast honors the end of World War II in Europe and the bravery of those who served. […]
Linklaters Advises Montagu on Tyber Medical Deal, Creating Global Surgical Device Platform
Linklaters Advises Montagu on Tyber Medical Deal, Creating Global Surgical Device Platform. Linklaters has advised Montagu Private Equity on its acquisition of U.S.-based Tyber Medical and the company’s integration with Intech and Resolve Surgical Technologies, two existing Montagu portfolio companies to form a new global platform in the surgical device space. Tyber Medical, headquartered in […]
Clifford Chance Names 31 New Partners in Latest Promotion
Clifford Chance Names 31 New Partners in Latest Promotion. Clifford Chance has announced the promotion of 31 lawyers to its global partnership, effective 1 May 2025. The new partners span a broad range of jurisdictions and practice areas, underscoring the firm’s continued investment in top legal talent and commitment to clients worldwide. Charles Adams, Global […]
Dentons Advises NET4GAS on CZK 4 Billion Refinancing Deal
Dentons Advises NET4GAS on CZK 4 Billion Refinancing Deal. Leading global law firm Dentons has advised NET4GAS, the Czech Republic’s sole gas transmission operator, on securing a CZK 4 billion refinancing facility aimed at strengthening its financial position and supporting the modernization of the nation’s energy infrastructure. Announced on April 11, 2025, the refinancing marks […]
Morgan Lewis Expands Global Tax Team as Andrew Callaghan Joins in London
Morgan Lewis Expands Global Tax Team as Andrew Callaghan Joins in London. Morgan Lewis is expanding its global tax bench with the arrival of Andrew Callaghan, a seasoned tax adviser who joins the firm’s London office from Milbank. Andrew Callaghan brings extensive experience advising on the tax implications of domestic and international corporate and finance […]
Baker McKenzie Advises ZKB, LUKB in Axicom Refinancing Deal
Baker McKenzie Advises ZKB, LUKB in Axicom Refinancing Deal. Baker McKenzie has advised Zürcher Kantonalbank (“ZKB”) and Luzerner Kantonalbank AG (“LUKB”) in connection with a term and revolving credit facilities agreement provided to Axicom Holding AG (“Axicom”). The financing supports the (partial) refinancing of the purchase price paid by the Energy Transition Investment (ETI) fund […]
DLA Piper Advises BMW and Mercedes-Benz on €175M Sale of FreeNow to Lyft
DLA Piper Advises BMW and Mercedes-Benz on €175M Sale of FreeNow to Lyft. DLA Piper has advised BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility on the €175 million ($197 million) sale of their joint European multi-mobility platform, FreeNow, to Lyft, Inc., a leading North American ride-hailing company. The all-cash deal marks Lyft’s most significant international expansion to […]
Portuguese MEP Urges EU Action After Shocking Video of Sexual Assault Goes Viral
Portuguese MEP Urges EU Action After Shocking Video of Sexual Assault Goes Viral. A Portuguese Member of the European Parliament (MEP) is calling on the European Commission to take urgent action to combat the spread of harmful content online, following the circulation of a video allegedly showing the rape of a 16-year-old girl. The disturbing […]
Kirkland Advises SVP and Blantyre Capital on Acquisition of OQ Chemicals, Rebranded as OXEA
Kirkland Advises SVP and Blantyre Capital on Acquisition of OQ Chemicals, Rebranded as OXEA. Kirkland & Ellis LLP has advised Strategic Value Partners (SVP) and Blantyre Capital on their successful acquisition of OQ Chemicals, a global name in the oxo chemicals industry. With the deal now closed, the company is returning to its original name, […]
Dentons Appoints Jan-Willem de Tombe as COO in the Netherlands
Dentons Appoints Jan-Willem de Tombe as COO in the Netherlands. Global law firm Dentons has named Jan-Willem de Tombe as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in the Netherlands, effective immediately. In his new role, he will lead strategic planning, enhance operational efficiency, and support the firm’s financial performance and growth initiatives, while fostering collaboration across teams. […]