Hogan Lovells provided legal guidance to DekaBank on financing a logistics portfolio of four properties owned by Fidelity International in Germany, showcasing their expertise in real estate financing.

Clifford Chance guided Limak İnşaat and international financiers in securing €1.2 billion for the Kınalı-Malkara motorway extension, showcasing complex cross-border infrastructure financing involving multiple jurisdictions and innovative structures.

Cameron Kates joins Dentons US as a partner in New York, bringing expertise in fintech, digital assets, and AI, enhancing the firm’s corporate practice with his extensive transactional experience and regulatory knowledge.

Mayer Brown has appointed a new partner from King & Spalding to lead its international arbitration practice, aiming to strengthen its U.S. presence and expand expertise in key areas like private credit and energy.

Hogan Lovells guided Autodesk in securing $3 billion in credit facilities, including a $1 billion term loan, to finance its $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, enhancing Autodesk’s operational capabilities.

Elina Coss, a partner at Mayer Brown, has been named in Lawdragon’s 2026 guide, highlighting her expertise in complex energy and infrastructure transactions, particularly in renewable energy and strategic financings.

Stephanie Kang returns to Arnold & Porter’s Complex Litigation practice in Los Angeles, bringing over eight years of experience in commercial litigation and previously serving as Deputy General Counsel at City of Hope.

Paul Hastings LLP has appointed Brian C. Miner as a private equity partner in New York, strengthening its capabilities in M&A and investment funds, particularly for clients like Goldman Sachs.

Bayer AG has named Max Thümmel, its global litigation head, as group general counsel, enhancing its legal strategy during ongoing litigation, including issues related to its Roundup product.

Sidley Austin has hired life sciences partners Lila Hope and Jennifer Raab from Cooley to bolster its Bay Area office, enhancing its market-leading life sciences practice amid ongoing expansion efforts.