Hogan Lovells advises Mediobanca on the ABB of €10 million Technoprobe’s shares

Through an accelerated bookbuilding by T-Plus, the controlling shareholder of Technoprobe, a global leader in the design and manufacture of probe cards listed on Euronext Market Milan with a market capitalization of approximately €4.7 billion, Hogan Lovells has advised Mediobanca, acting as the sole bookrunner, on the private placement of 10 million ordinary shares of…

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M&A and Private Equity Of Counsel Gwenlynne Lee Joins Gibson Dunn in Singapore

Gwenlynne Lee has joined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP as an of counsel, strengthening the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice Groups in Singapore. Fang Xue, Partner in Charge of the Singapore office, commented on Lee’s arrival: “Gwenlynne’s arrival strengthens our transactions bench in Singapore. Gwenlynne is a versatile lawyer with vast experience…

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K&L Gates Enhances Public Policy and Law Practice With Transportation, Emerging Technologies Lawyer in Washington, D.C.

Varun Jain has joined the Washington, D.C.-based Public Policy and Law practice of K&L Gates LLP as an of counsel. He comes from the Office of the General Counsel at the US Department of Transportation (DOT).

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S&C Advises Torngat Metals in Senior Secured Bridge Loan Facility for First Rare Earths Project in Canada

For the development of the Strange Lake rare earth project in Quebec, Canada, Torngat Metals has obtained a total of C$165 million in financing, which includes a C$55 million loan commitment from the Canada Infrastructure Bank and a C$110 million bridge loan facility agreement with Export Development Canada.

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Baker McKenzie legal advisor to Sandberg Development in sell-down of shares in Camurus

The entire revenues from the sale of 2,250,000 shares in Camurus AB by Sandberg Development AB came to almost SEK 1.3 billion. Sandberg Development remained the largest shareholder in Camurus after the share sale, holding 18.28 million shares, or 30.7% of the company’s capital and voting.

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LexisNexis & Harvey Announce Partnership

Data availability is becoming more and more important in the rush of press releases as generative AI continues to advance into the legal workflow. The next obvious step for the technology is to match it with better data, but doing so runs the risk of oversimplifying the market. Providers have already indicated their investment in…

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Gibson Dunn Advised on $1.1 Billion flynas IPO

During the historic initial public offering (IPO) of flynas, the biggest IPO on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) Main Market this year, Gibson Dunn provided advice to Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia, Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia, BSF Capital, Al Rajhi Capital, anb Capital, Citigroup Saudi Arabia, and Emirates NBD Capital KSA. The first airline to list on…

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Bevy Of Willkie Partners Depart For Biglaw Firm That Will Actually Stand Up For The Rule Of Law

A large number of West Coast-based Willkie Farr partners are departing because the firm bowed to the President by promising $100 million in pro bono payments in order to prevent unconstitutional Executive Orders that target the firm and the severe harm that can result from them.

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More Biglaw Partners Are Itching To Leave Firms That Made Deals With Trump

In comments to the American Lawyer, an industry observer, speaking anonymously to protect professional relationships, discussed partners who are eager to leave Biglaw firms that gave in to Donald Trump but may be constrained by their notice periods, which can normally range from 30 to 60 days: “I have a high degree of confidence there…

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Why Lathrop GPM Chose to Remain Midsize After Merging With Hopkins Carley

About a year ago, Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley merged. The ambition to expand the firm’s practice groups, which include IP, private client services, and franchising, drove the transaction. Last month, Lathrop opened an office in Sacramento as part of its ongoing growth.

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