Sidley Austin has hired restructuring partners Philip Hertz and Melissa Coakley from Clifford Chance to enhance its London office, focusing on private capital and expanding its international and European restructuring teams.

A&O Shearman guided a consortium on Sibanye Stillwater’s $500M senior notes offering and tender offers, aimed at reducing debt through new issuances and repurchases of existing notes.

Norton Rose Fulbright guided Anglicare Sydney in securing syndicated financing for its acquisition of Infinite Care and Autumn Aged Care, enhancing its capacity to provide aged care services across multiple Australian states.

Charley F. Brown will lead Ballard Spahr’s Intellectual Property Department starting July 1, 2026, overseeing over 70 attorneys and enhancing the firm’s reputation following its merger with Lane Powell.

Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga has promoted Bruno Steneri to Senior Manager Associate in Montevideo, recognizing his expertise in asset recovery, insolvency, and corporate reorganizations, while advising Grupo Vía Central and The Trump Organization.

Norton Rose Fulbright guided MUFG in securing JOLCO financing for Viva Aerobus, marking the airline’s first entry into this financing structure, supporting the delivery of an Airbus A321-271NX in May 2026.

Sullivan & Cromwell topped M&A rankings, advising on over $671 billion in global deals, including xAI’s $250 billion acquisition by SpaceX and Organon’s $11.75 billion acquisition by Sun Pharma.

Latham & Watkins has recruited Erica Schohn, former co-head of Skadden’s executive compensation practice, marking the third partner addition in six weeks, reflecting a surge in hiring within this legal sector.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has recruited a six-lawyer fintech regulatory team from Greenberg Traurig, led by Lisa Lanham, marking its largest Miami expansion since entering the market in July 2025.

Baker McKenzie has appointed Francesco Macri as the new head of global operations, aiming to enhance its market position and focus on innovation in international law, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance.