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.

Latham & Watkins advised Lime on its $174 million IPO on Nasdaq, involving the sale of 6.7 million shares, highlighting the complexity of mid-sized technology listings requiring diverse legal expertise.

Dentons has guided NEMA Education in partnering with Epsom College to open two British curriculum schools in the UAE, enhancing educational opportunities in the region. Epsom College Abu Dhabi launches in 2028, followed by Dubai in 2030.

Dentons has guided Zenobē in developing the Coalburn battery energy storage project, a 200MW facility with 800MWh capacity, enhancing the UK’s renewable energy transition and grid flexibility.

Baker McKenzie has advised TTM Technologies on acquiring Swiss Technology Group AG and ILFA Industrieelektronik, enhancing TTM’s European market presence and technological capabilities, pending regulatory approvals expected to close in Q3 2026.

Kirkland & Ellis and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz topped the M&A rankings in H1 2026, driven by a 50% increase in global deal activity and a doubling of mega deals over $10 billion.

Tessenderlo Group has made a $400 million strategic investment in FMC Corporation, acquiring 20% of its shares. S&C’s legal team, led by Nikolaos Andronikos, provided comprehensive support across various legal matters.

Sidley Austin has hired a partner from DLA Piper, marking its 29th lateral addition in London over three years, reflecting its strategy to enhance capabilities in the competitive legal market.

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP has enhanced its mass torts litigation team in Chicago by hiring an attorney from Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP, strengthening its capabilities in complex cases.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP has established a German Litigation Practice, welcoming top lawyers Philipp Hanfland and Maximilian Bülau to enhance its capabilities in complex commercial disputes across Europe.