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In another milestone for our Life Sciences practice, we welcome Carlo Felizardo as a partner in Washington, DC – strengthening our bench with deep FDA regulatory experience for innovative biotech, medtech and life sciences companies.
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EC cartel fines jumped from €50m to €860m in a year. Yet the number of closed cases remains low, with none closed so far in 2026. What's driving this shift in enforcement, and how will the arrival of new Cartels Director shape the future of competition law in the EU?
🎧 Listen as we share insights on the latest trends in EU cartel enforcement, ex officio investigations and how businesses should prepare.
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We advised BNP Paribas and UniCredit as super senior revolving facility lenders on the refinancing of SLV Lighting Group, one of Europe’s leading lighting companies and a portfolio company of Ardian.
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Disputes over liability management exercises no longer stay neatly within borders. As US litigation becomes a regular feature of European restructurings, understanding how the courts work on both sides of the Atlantic has never been more important. ⤵️
The latest episode of No Worse Off explores why plaintiffs are turning to US courts and what discovery and depositions really mean for the parties involved.
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We are advising global energy logistics company Tristar Group and its shareholders in connection with the acquisition by Aegis Logistics of an 89.8% equity stake in Tristar for $809m.
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We have advised EQT and Isotope Finco S.à r.l., the indirect parent company of Isotope Bidco Limited, on a c.£5.8bn equivalent multi-currency bank and bond financing for Isotope Bidco's recommended cash offer for Intertek Group plc.
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Who owns AI-generated value?
On the latest #TheAIDrop, Anna Gressel and Giles Pratt share insights from The Observer's Responsible AI Forum in London, the UK’s efforts to adopt a pro-innovation approach to AI, and the copyright questions emerging around AI-generated works.
They also explore how intellectual property rules may influence where AI investment flows, where data centers get built, and how countries compete in the global AI race.
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We are advising longstanding client TalkTalk on all aspects (M&A, antitrust, finance, restructuring, tax, IP, employment) of its acquisition by BT Group.
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As AI agents become more adaptive and autonomous, how do organizations ensure governance keeps pace?
On the latest episode of #TheAIDrop, Anna welcomes Jason Stanley back to discuss what it really takes to oversee AI systems as they evolve.
Tune in for Jason’s unique perspective on runtime alignment, adaptive AI risk, and practical governance takeaways for the next frontier. Links below ⤵️
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We advised HELM AG on the sale of its finished dosage form business, HELM Pharmaceuticals, to Noucor.
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We advised Phoenix Tower International on the Spanish law matters of its $6.5bn multi-jurisdiction financing. The deal sets a new benchmark as the largest financing of its kind for a privately held tower company.
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We advised the underwriting banks on the placement of 83.3m ordinary shares in Land Securities Group PLC, raising approximately £500m.
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Strengthening our position in one of the most attractive and strategically significant markets globally, we welcome Gregory Salathé as a partner to our Global M&A and Capital practice in Tokyo.
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We have advised the initial purchasers on Grünenthal GmbH’s €850m high-yield bond offering. Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases.
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🚗 "Governance shouldn't be a brake – it’s the seatbelt that lets you drive faster."
In Part 2 of their conversation on #TheAIDrop, host Anna Gressel welcomes back Polina Zvyagina, Director & Executive Lead Counsel for AI & Data Governance at General Motors.
🎧 For anyone working in AI governance today, this is a can’t miss discussion! Check it out at the links below.
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