Dechert has appointed Leonard Klingbaum and Jennifer Harris as partners in its capital solutions team, enhancing its expertise in special situations finance and distressed capital markets across East and West Coast financial markets.

BakerHostetler has appointed Sean Knowles as a partner in Seattle, enhancing its Securities and Governance Litigation team with his extensive experience in defending securities class actions and regulatory matters.

Baker McKenzie guided CIG Shanghai Co., Ltd. in its HKD 1.98 billion H share placing, following its IPO, to support strategic stockpiling and globalization efforts, reflecting strong investor confidence in technology sectors.

Baker McKenzie guided Ufenau IV German Asset Light in selling its stake in Trans Europa Express Holding AG to Orlando Capital, marking a significant transaction in the European railway services sector.

K&L Gates has guided Cromwell Property Group in forming a new investment venture with an Asia-Pacific investor to acquire 100 Creek Street, Brisbane, for approximately AU$159 million, retaining a 5% co-investment.

Honigman was honored at Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Legal Innovation awards for its effective use of AI, enhancing efficiency and client outcomes, showcasing the firm’s commitment to technological advancement in law.

Paul Hastings has recruited Peter Williams, former co-head of Cahill’s private credit practice, to enhance its private credit group amid the growing $1.8 trillion market, focusing on direct lending deals.

Kirkland & Ellis guided Starwood Capital Group in closing the $10.2 billion Starwood Distressed Opportunity Fund XIII, enhancing its assets under management to $130 billion and attracting over 300 global investors.

Baker McKenzie guided Airbus and Safran in acquiring Tikehau Capital’s stake in Aubert & Duval, a key player in aerospace materials, pending regulatory approvals. The stake will be equally divided between the two companies.

The United Mexican States completed a $6.3 billion SEC-registered global notes offering, with proceeds aimed at debt retirement and government purposes, marking its third such issuance this year.