Paul Hastings LLP guided Beequip B.V. in its first EU STS assessed securitisation, HIVE 2026-1, valued at €500 million, enhancing its presence in capital markets while ensuring compliance with stringent EU regulations.

Baker McKenzie guided Bank Hapoalim in the GBP 150 million refinancing of nine Hilton Hotels within Vivion Group’s Zinc Portfolio, showcasing the firm’s expertise in banking and finance across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Baker McKenzie provided legal support to a global investor in acquiring the HelloParks FT1 logistics facility, highlighting renewed international investment confidence in Hungary’s logistics real estate market.

William Curtin, Hogan Lovells’ M&A head, joins Davis Polk as a partner in Washington, enhancing its M&A practice just before Hogan Lovells merges with Cadwalader, creating a firm with over 3,000 lawyers.

Dentons has achieved global recognition in the Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2026 guide, earning a new ranking for ESG Risk and a Band 2 ranking for Crisis Management, highlighting its expertise in crisis response.

Dentons received six accolades at the GBM Middle East 2026 Awards, including recognition for advising Mashreqbank on a US$2 billion loan and supporting the Dubai Metro project with AED 3.19 billion in financing.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP has guided Merck KGaA in its $11.3 billion acquisition of Bio-Techne, enhancing Merck’s capabilities in life sciences while expanding Bio-Techne’s global reach.

Gibson Dunn is providing comprehensive legal counsel to Platinum Equity for its acquisition of Tangent Technologies, addressing various aspects including tax, antitrust, intellectual property, and environmental issues through a specialized team.

Gibson Dunn guided Imperative Logistics Group in selling its subsidiary, Masterpiece International, to Maxwell Street Capital Partners, with a comprehensive legal team addressing corporate, tax, intellectual property, and benefits matters.

Bill Curtin, Hogan Lovells’ global M&A head, is leaving for Davis Polk just before Hogan Lovells merges with Cadwalader. Elizabeth Donley will succeed him in leading the M&A practice at Hogan Lovells.