Mayer Brown has guided Charterhouse Capital Partners in exclusive negotiations to acquire Batibig, a leading French B2B provider of emergency building services, with co-founders continuing to lead the company.

Baker McKenzie’s Annual Sustainability Report 2026 details its sustainability initiatives, client support on climate projects, and commitment to responsible practices, aligning with UN Global Compact principles and Sustainable Development Goals.

Gibson Dunn led the Octus Americas Restructuring Rankings for the first half of 2026, achieving 31 overall engagements and excelling with 30 on the creditor side, underscoring its expertise in restructuring.

Chris Kercher departs Quinn Emanuel to establish Kercher Law, focusing on AI’s potential in legal services, reflecting a trend of lawyers seeking innovative practices amid evolving technology.

Norton Rose Fulbright has guided MDA Space Ltd. in acquiring a 70% stake in Collecte Localisation Satellites from Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille, with completion expected by early 2027, pending regulatory approvals.

Norton Rose Fulbright has guided Consorzio Stabile SIS in the securitisation of operation and maintenance receivables, enhancing liquidity and financial flexibility while ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the process.

Clifford Chance’s profit per equity partner rose 9% to £2.3 million for 2025-26, reflecting its strategy to enhance competitiveness and brand visibility in the US legal market.

Akin provided legal counsel to Pharmakon Advisors and BioPharma Credit on a unitranche debt facility for ARCHIMED’s acquisition of Esperion Therapeutics, valued at up to $1.1 billion, contingent on commercial milestones.

Dentons’ M&A team guided Hyve in acquiring RAISE Summit, MACHINA Summit, and Signal Week, enhancing its AI and fintech portfolios as part of its Ascend30 strategy.

Andrew Ward joins Burr & Forman’s Tampa office as a partner in the Real Estate practice, bringing expertise in retail, multifamily, and industrial development to meet growing client demands.