How BMW and Romania Built AIconic, a Powerful AI Supply Chain System
How BMW and Romania Built AIconic, a Powerful AI Supply Chain System. When most people think of BMW, they picture sleek design, precision engineering, and the roar of a finely tuned engine. But behind the scenes, far from the showroom floor, something entirely different is unfolding, something that doesn’t run on fuel, but on data. […]
Clifford Chance Advises on Infineon-Marvell Deal
Clifford Chance Advises on Infineon-Marvell Deal. Global law firm Clifford Chance has advised Deutsche Bank AG and J.P. Morgan SE on the financing behind Infineon Technologies AG’s planned acquisition of the automotive Ethernet division of U.S.-based tech company Marvell Technology, Inc. Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan acted as bookrunners and mandated lead arrangers, backing the […]
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Begins UAE-PRIME Brain Chip Trial in Abu Dhabi
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Begins UAE-PRIME Brain Chip Trial in Abu Dhabi. Neuralink, the brain-computer interface company founded by Elon Musk, has launched its first clinical trial outside the United States. The study is taking place in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Known as […]
Universal Music Group and Apple Music Launch “Sound Therapy” to Integrate Music and Mental Wellness
Universal Music Group and Apple Music Launch “Sound Therapy” to Integrate Music and Mental Wellness. Universal Music Group (UMG) and Apple Music have announced the launch of Sound Therapy, a new audio wellness initiative designed to support focus, relaxation, and sleep through scientifically informed sound. What Is Sound Therapy? Sound Therapy is a curated collection […]
Latham & Watkins Advises TA Associates on £570 Million Take-Private Acquisition of FD Technologies
Latham & Watkins Advises TA Associates on £570 Million Take-Private Acquisition of FD Technologies. Latham & Watkins LLP has advised TA Associates on its proposed acquisition of FD Technologies PLC, in a deal that values the UK-based data analytics group at approximately £570 million. Under the terms of the agreement, funds advised by TA will […]
Baker McKenzie Advises DBS Asia Capital on Vesync Privatization
Baker McKenzie Advises DBS Asia Capital on Vesync Privatization. Baker McKenzie has advised DBS Asia Capital Limited, acting as financial adviser to the offeror, Victory III Co., Ltd, in connection with the privatization of Vesync Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 2148, “Vesync”). The move was carried out through a scheme of arrangement under section 86 of […]
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 […]
DLA Piper Advises HOIST on Investment from WestView Capital Partners
DLA Piper Advises HOIST on Investment from WestView Capital Partners. DLA Piper has advised Hoist Global Tech Solutions (HOIST), a prominent systems integrator and services provider specializing in IFS enterprise software, on securing a significant growth investment from WestView Capital Partners. WestView, a Boston-based private equity firm, focuses exclusively on partnering with middle-market growth companies. […]
DLA Piper Appoints Technology Partner Mark Bennett in Sydney
DLA Piper Appoints Technology Partner Mark Bennett in Sydney. DLA Piper has welcomed Mark Bennett as a new partner in its Sydney office, continuing its expansion in Australia’s competitive legal market. Mr. Bennett, who brings more than two decades of experience practicing in Sydney, London, Hong Kong, and Mumbai, joins the firm with a focus […]
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 […]
Kirkland & Ellis Advises Ares Acquisition Corporation II on $2.5 Billion Business Combination with Kodiak Robotics
Kirkland & Ellis Advises Ares Acquisition Corporation II on $2.5 Billion Business Combination with Kodiak Robotics. Kirkland & Ellis LLP has advised Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT) in a landmark business combination with Kodiak, a trailblazer in . The deal values Kodiak at a pre-money equity valuation of $2.5 billion and marks a major step […]
Haynes Boone Advises Raxio on $100M IFC Deal to Fuel Africa’s Data Center Boom
Haynes Boone Advises Raxio on $100M IFC Deal to Fuel Africa’s Data Center Boom. Global law firm Haynes Boone has represented Raxio Group, a leading pan-African data center developer and operator, in securing a landmark $100 million debt financing package from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. The funding […]