RSS Feed (News Only) https://www.cliffordchance.com/rss/rss-feed-news.xml RSS XML Feed of News Wed, 28 May 2025 12:53:00 GMT M&A corporate Global Financial Markets Insurance Intellectual property Project development & finance Emerging markets PFI PPP Regulatory enforcement & white collar Employment, incentives & pensions Construction Tax Antitrust, EU & trade Funds & investment management Public policy Real estate Capital markets Financial regulation Restructuring & insolvency TechDigital Environment Litigation, dispute resolution & risk management Islamic finance Transport & logistics Consumer goods & retail Insurance Industrials Energy & resources Healthcare, life sciences & chemicals Private equity Government & public sector bodies Telecommunications, media & technology Funds & investment management Real estate Banks Spain United Kingdom Netherlands Italy Luxembourg Belgium Germany France Western Europe Europe Canada United States North America Latin America Morocco Africa Saudi Arabia Middle East Australia and Oceania India South Asia Hong Kong China Japan Singapore Thailand Asia M&A corporate Global Financial Markets Insurance Intellectual property Project development & finance Emerging markets PFI PPP Regulatory enforcement & white collar Employment, incentives & pensions Construction Tax Antitrust, EU & trade Funds & investment management Public policy Real estate Capital markets Financial regulation Restructuring & insolvency TechDigital Environment Litigation, dispute resolution & risk management Islamic finance Transport & logistics Consumer goods & retail Insurance Industrials Energy & resources Healthcare, life sciences & chemicals Private equity Government & public sector bodies Telecommunications, media & technology Funds & investment management Real estate Banks Spain United Kingdom Netherlands Italy Luxembourg Belgium Germany France Western Europe Europe Canada United States North America Latin America Morocco Africa Saudi Arabia Middle East Australia and Oceania India South Asia Hong Kong China Japan Singapore Thailand Asia 2025-05-28T12:53:00Z Clifford Chance advised Volkswagen on Renminbi 2.5 billion Panda bond issue under its DFI Programme https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advised-volkswagen-on-renminbi-25-billion-panda-bond-issue.html <p>The bond, which was underwritten by Bank of China Limited, China Construction Bank Corporation and HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited, was sold to institutional investors and has a term of two years and an annual fixed coupon of 2.0 per cent.</p> <p>Clifford Chance frequently advises corporate and financial institution issuers and bank syndicates in connection with national and international capital market transactions in the area of debt capital markets and has advised Volkswagen Group on the establishment of the DFI Programme as well as the first two Panda bond issuances.</p> <p>The international Clifford Chance advisory team was led by partner Cristina Freudenberger and comprised transaction lawyer Felicitas Fischer (both Capital Markets, Frankfurt), partner Olaf Mertgen and senior associate Christian Klein (both Tax, Frankfurt), as well as partner Jurgen van der Meer and associates Marte Schaaf and Kris Soomers (all Capital Markets, Amsterdam), senior associate Robin Houtveen and associate Johan Anton Niesten (both Tax, Amsterdam) and partner Angela Chan, counsel Torrance Shi and associate Michael Cheng (all Capital Markets, Hong Kong).</p> <p>Fangda Partners advised Volkswagen on PRC law. The team was led by Christine Chen and included Helen Zhao and Ariel Fan.</p> Germany Wed, 28 May 2025 12:53:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advised-volkswagen-on-renminbi-25-billion-panda-bond-issue.html 2025-05-28T12:53:00Z Clifford Chance advises underwriters on US$584 million IPO and listing of Dubai Residential REIT on the Dubai Financial Market https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-underwriters-on-us-584-million-ipo-and-listing-of-dubai-residential-reit.html <p>The offering raised gross proceeds of AED 2.145 billion (approximately US$584 million), implying a market capitalisation on listing of AED 14.3 billion (approximately US$3.9 billion) - making this one of the largest real estate investment trust IPOs in the GCC to date. The offering comprised a total of 1,950,000,000 units, representing 15% of Dubai Residential REIT's issued unit capital, offered by DHAM Investments LLC, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding.</p> <p>Dubai Residential REIT becomes the first pure-play listed residential leasing REIT in the GCC, and, at the time of listing, the largest listed REIT in the region, with a gross asset value of AED 21.63 billion (approximately US$5.89 billion) and a portfolio of 35,700 residential units strategically located across Dubai.</p> <p>The underwriters were Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Emirates NBD Capital PSC, Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. International plc, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC, Arqaam Capital Limited (acting in conjunction with Arqaam Securities LLC) and First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC.</p> <p>The Clifford Chance cross-border team was led by partner Omar Rashid (Dubai), with support from partners Christopher Roe (London) and Drew Rundus (London).</p> <p>The core transaction team was led by senior associate Massimiliano Valli (Dubai), with support from senior associates Anjaneya Das (London) and Jake DuCharme (London/New York), and associates Ismaila Ngum (Dubai), Radhika Sharma (London) and Garo Yaghsezian (London).</p> <p>Clifford Chance has one of the most experienced and active ECM practices in the Middle East. The firm continues to advise on some of the region’s most high-profile listings, including recent roles on the IPOs of Lulu Retail Holdings, Dubai Taxi Company, Investcorp Capital and Americana Restaurants.</p> Real estate Capital markets Banks Wed, 28 May 2025 12:26:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-underwriters-on-us-584-million-ipo-and-listing-of-dubai-residential-reit.html 2025-05-28T12:26:00Z Clifford Chance advises on the financing of Sunly’s Risti solar park in Estonia https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-on-the-financing-of-sunly-risti-solar-park.html <p>The Clifford Chance team advising on the transaction was led by Michał Jadwisiak (Counsel) and supervised by Andrzej Stosio (Partner). It included Wojciech Wątor (Senior Associate), Aleksandra Białyszewska (Associate), Oskar Ratajczak (Associate) and Marta Świderska (Associate). Christof Häfner (Partner), Zaid Mansour (Counsel), Marie Sofie Karle (Senior Associate), Philipp Borkowsky (Senior Associate) and Franziska Buchholz (Senior Associate) assisted with German law aspects of the transaction.</p> <p>A separate team consisting of Irena Floras-Goode (Partner) and Agnieszka Kozikowska (Senior Associate) acted as special counsel to the European Investment Bank in this transaction.<br> Estonian law advice was provided by COBALT.</p> Germany Wed, 28 May 2025 09:13:42 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-on-the-financing-of-sunly-risti-solar-park.html 2025-05-28T09:13:42Z Clifford Chance Advises Citibank on the Sale of Polish Consumer Banking Business to VeloBank https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-citibank.html <p>The Clifford Chance cross-practice team is led by London-based Corporate partners Melissa Fogarty and James Cashier, supported by senior associates Catherine Freeman, Fergus Grady, and Ayush Vijayvargiya, and Warsaw-based partner Agnieszka Janicka and counsels Jaroslaw Lorenc and Anna Biala, working closely with the Citi legal and M&amp;A teams and Citi's investment banking team. Migration and technology aspects of the transaction are led by partner Zayed Al Jamil and senior associates Mark Comber and Jamie Andrew. In addition, partner Violetta Kokolus advised on IP and partner Nicola Hemsley and senior associate Viktoria Parkhomenko advised on tax matters. The Clifford Chance team worked closely with a team from Rymarz Zdort Maruta, led by partners Pawel Rymarz and Lukasz Gasinski, and associates Diana Sofu, Szymon Rutecki, Kinga Duda, Adam Puchalski, and Weronika Papucewicz, advising Bank Handlowy w Warszawie.</p> United Kingdom Wed, 28 May 2025 08:26:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-citibank.html 2025-05-28T08:26:00Z Clifford Chance hires partner Charles B. Tanenbaum, enhancing US Funds & Investment Management practice https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-hires-partner-charles-b-Tanenbaum-enhancing-us-funds-n-investment-management-practice.html <p>Tanenbaum arrives from Kirkland &amp; Ellis, bringing more than a decade of experience advising asset managers on a range of matters including fundraises across a spectrum of strategies. His areas of focus include private equity, credit, real estate, co-invest structures, fund-of-one structures and single asset vehicles.</p> <p>Tanenbaum regularly guides clients through a variety of commercial, legal and operational matters. He advises sponsors on complex &quot;upper tier&quot; arrangements and has represented investment firms in their investment management M&amp;A transactions, and on sales of minority stakes.</p> <p>Clifford Chance's Global Head of Funds &amp; Investment Management Alexandra Davidson says, &quot;Chase's broad and deep experience across multiple structures and asset classes will complement our strong US offering and help us to continue serving our ever-growing client base within and outside the US at the highest possible level. We are delighted that he is joining our team.&quot;</p> <p>Michael Sabin, Co-Head of US Funds &amp; Investment Management, says, &quot;We are excited to welcome Chase to the team. His experience in private fund formation will be immensely helpful for our sponsor clients. Further, his comprehensive knowledge in strategic transactions involving private fund managers will enhance our team's offerings as private equity firms and asset managers go through succession planning, minority investments and other transformational transactions.&quot;</p> <p>Tanenbaum says, &quot;I'm eager to join a global funds platform so seamlessly integrated, highly regarded and well positioned in the market. I look forward to joining the firm and collaborating with the team as we expand our funds offerings in the US and globally.&quot;</p> United States Funds & investment management Tue, 27 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-hires-partner-charles-b-Tanenbaum-enhancing-us-funds-n-investment-management-practice.html 2025-05-27T14:00:00Z Clifford Chance advises EGERIA on the acquisition of Cpro Group https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-egeria.html <p>With the transaction, EGERIA will support Cpro in continuing its growth trajectory as a full-service SAP partner and expanding its sector-specific expertise, particularly in the industrial production, consumer goods, food, logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure/utilities sectors.</p> <p>The Cpro Group, founded in Hamburg in 2003, is a leading SAP consultancy with almost 500 experienced consultants, developers and project managers, covering the entire SAP product portfolio, supplemented by innovative, proprietary solutions. The Cpro Group has been an SAP Gold Partner since 2009.</p> <p>EGERIA is an independent pan-European investment company founded in 1997 that focuses on investments in healthy companies with an enterprise value of up to €500 million. EGERIA's private equity portfolio includes investments in more than 20 companies with a total turnover of around €2.5 billion and over 14,000 employees.</p> <p>Clifford Chance regularly advises EGERIA on transactions, most recently on the acquisition of the SAP software business from Implico in February this year.</p> <p>The Clifford Chance team, that advised EGERIA on the current transaction, comprised partner Nicole Englisch, counsel Max Alles, associates Max Petzelberger, Johannes Adam and Thomas Sandt (all Corporate, Munich) as well as counsel Tobias Born and associate Benjamin Wollweber (both TechDigital, Frankfurt). Partner Simon Reitz, senior associate Nico Köhler and associate André Weber (all Global Financial Markets, Frankfurt) advised on the acquisition financing. Further lawyers from the firm's employment, antitrust, real estate, tax and IP practices were also involved.</p> Germany Tue, 27 May 2025 09:33:56 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-egeria.html 2025-05-27T09:33:56Z Clifford Chance advised the financial institutions on the over EUR 6 billion financing of Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advised-the-financial-institutions.html <p>The financings will support the projects with a combined capacity of 1,440MW – enough to power two million average Polish households. These projects will play an important role in advancing Poland’s renewable energy goals. Comprising 100 wind turbines (14.4 MW each) located 22 to 37 kilometers off the Polish coast, the projects will be developed jointly and largely on the same timeline. They are expected to be fully operational by 2028. Both Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 have been awarded 25-year Contracts for Difference (CfDs).</p> <p>The international Clifford Chance team advising on the transaction was led by Andrzej Stosio (Partner), Clare Burgess (Partner), Michał Jadwisiak (Counsel) and Marcin Markowski (Counsel). The finance team, which was coordinated by Michał Jadwisiak across all jurisdictions, included also Artur Gładysz (Senior Associate), Wojciech Wątor (Senior Associate), Aleksandra Białyszewska (Associate), Joanna Korycińska (Associate), Natalia Karasiewicz (Associate), Mateusz Leleno (Associate), Marta Świderska (Associate), Oskar Ratajczak (Associate), Julia Rychlińska (Associate), Zarina Tuliszka (Associate), Aleksandra Korniluk (Trainee), and Natalia Zań (Trainee). The due diligence and regulatory advisory team, which was coordinated by Marcin Markowski, included also Aleksandra Bartoszewicz (Senior Associate), Adrian Król (Senior Associate), and Zuzanna Potoczna (Senior Associate). Lounia Czupper (Partner) and Yonathan Tison (Lawyer) advised on the Belgian law aspects of the transaction. German law advice and assistance with respect to Euler Hermes matters was provided by Florian Mahler (Partner).&nbsp;Delphine Siino Courtin (Partner) and Maxence De Rouville (Senior Associate) acted as special counsel to the European Investment Bank. Anna Biała (Counsel), Kerstin Schaepersmann (Senior Counsel) and Marc Benzler (Partner) advised on the capital requirements compliance of the cover provided by the export credit agencies.</p> United Kingdom France Belgium Germany Mon, 26 May 2025 09:32:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advised-the-financial-institutions.html 2025-05-26T09:32:00Z Clifford Chance advises PIERER Mobility AG on the successful restructuring of KTM AG and its subsidiaries https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-pierer-mobility-ag.html <p>KTM&nbsp;AG is an internationally active powered two-wheel manufacturer headquartered in Austria and employs around 4,000 people. It produces, develops and markets a comprehensive motorcycle portfolio and focuses on the development and innovation of new mobility technologies being one of Europe's biggest motorcycle manufacturers with a revenue of more than €2.5&nbsp;billion in 2023.</p> <p>KTM&nbsp;AG is a 100% subsidiary of PIERER&nbsp;Mobility&nbsp;AG which is listed and traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Vienna Stock Exchange. PIERER&nbsp;Mobility&nbsp;AG holds various brands in the mobility sector focusing on the premium segment.</p> <p>On 29&nbsp;November&nbsp;2024, KTM&nbsp;AG applied for the initiation of a judicial restructuring procedure with self-administration at the Regional Court of Ried, Austria. The restructuring plan of KTM&nbsp;AG was accepted by the creditors on 25&nbsp;February&nbsp;2025.</p> <p>According to the restructuring plan, the creditors of KTM AG and two subsidiaries of KTM AG will receive a cash quota of 30 % of their claims finally amounting to approximately €525 million. Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. provided the required funds and granted a loan to KTM&nbsp;AG in the amount of €450 million. In addition, in connection with the payment of the cash quota, Bajaj also provided an additional amount of €150 million to PMAG which passes the amount on to the KTM subsidiaries to meet the quota payments.</p> <p>The insolvency court is expected to confirm the restructuring plan in June&nbsp;2025.</p> <p>Oberhammer&nbsp;Rechtsanwälte&nbsp;GmbH acted as Austrian counsel and Citigroup&nbsp;Global&nbsp;Markets&nbsp;Europe&nbsp;AG as financial advisor to PMAG.</p> <p>The core Clifford Chance team was led by partners <a name="_Hlk198803989" id="_Hlk198803989"></a>Bettina&nbsp;Steinhauer (Global Financial Markets, Frankfurt), Stefan&nbsp;Sax (Restructuring, Frankfurt) and Axel&nbsp;Wittmann (Global Financial Markets, Frankfurt) who have been supported by partners Cristina&nbsp;Freudenberger and George Hacket (both Frankfurt) and Stefanie&nbsp;Ferring (Luxembourg, all Global Financial Markets,) as well as partner Dimitri Slobodenjuk (Antitrust, Düsseldorf).</p> <p>The core team was further supported by counsels Diana&nbsp;Schoch and senior <a name="_Hlk198804051" id="_Hlk198804051"></a>associate Konstantin Kirchner (both Restructuring, Frankfurt), counsel Henrik&nbsp;Gildehaus, senior associates Carla&nbsp;Winslow-Kruger (both Frankfurt), Christian&nbsp;Cranmore (Munich), Philip&nbsp;Rosak, associates Lara&nbsp;Esser and André&nbsp;Weber (all Global Financial Markets, Frankfurt), senior associate Johannes&nbsp;Lüer (Antitrust, Düsseldorf), counsel Simone Schmitt and trainee lawyer Jens&nbsp;Müller (both Corporate), senior associate Sadan&nbsp;Ramovic and trainee lawyer Thiébaud&nbsp;Lohisse (both Global Financial Markets, all Luxembourg) as well as lawyers from the New York and Amsterdam offices.</p> Luxembourg Germany Netherlands Mon, 26 May 2025 09:19:42 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-pierer-mobility-ag.html 2025-05-26T09:19:42Z Clifford Chance berät Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft und weitere Banken bei neuem Konsortialkreditvertrag für die Roland Berger Gruppe https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-commerzbank-aktiengesellschaft.html <p>Roland Berger ist eine weltweit führende Strategieberatung mit rund einer Milliarde Euro Umsatz und einem breiten Leistungsangebot für alle relevanten Branchen und Unternehmensfunktionen. 1967 in München gegründet, ist das Unternehmen vor allem für ihre Expertise in den Bereichen Transformation, industrieübergreifende Innovation und Performance-Steigerung bekannt und berät mit ca. 3.500 Mitarbeitenden an 50 Standorten Kunden aus aller Welt.</p> <p>Das internationale Clifford Chance-Team bestand aus Partner Dr. Simon Reitz, Senior Associates Nico Köhler und Christopher Banks, Associate Pamela Skopp sowie Transaction Lawyer Jovana Filipović Ćirković (alle Global Financial Markets, Frankfurt und München), Partner Olaf Mertgen, Counsel Dr. Steffen Waadt (beide Tax, Frankfurt), Partner Boudewijn Vermeer und Senior Associate Jeroen Kolthof (beide Global Financial Markets, Amsterdam), Associate Wen Xiao (Global Financial Markets, Peking), Partner Daniel Winick (Global Financial Markets, New York), Associate Viola Lin (Litigation, Shanghai) sowie Partner Yusuke Abe und Senior Associate Yuri Higashi (beide Global Financial Markets, Tokio). </p> China Japan Germany Netherlands Fri, 23 May 2025 08:53:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-commerzbank-aktiengesellschaft.html 2025-05-23T08:53:00Z Clifford Chance advises on Frontera Pipeline Investment AG's US$220 million debt refinancing and recapitalization https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-on-frontera-pipeline-investment-ag-us-million-debt-refinancing.html <p>The Clifford Chance team advising on the deal comprised partner Hugo Triaca, counsel Andrés Berry, associates Mariana Gutierrez Ruiz and Jorge Vázquez Navarro and foreign law clerk Cristian Ragucci.</p> <p>Clifford Chance advises on many financing transactions in the Latin American market, including advising the lenders on the US$120 million debt refinancing in 2023 of indebtedness of Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía S.A., a subsidiary of FEC that operates a port facility in Cartagena, Colombia.</p> United States Capital markets Thu, 22 May 2025 13:44:05 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-on-frontera-pipeline-investment-ag-us-million-debt-refinancing.html 2025-05-22T13:44:05Z Clifford Chance advises Natixis CIB on financing provided to Elawan Energy for 23 small hydropower plants in Spain https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-natixis-cib.html <p>Of the 175 MW, 134 MW come from eight storage-based facilities utilising dams or balancing reservoirs, while the remaining 41 MW are distributed across 15 run-of-river plants. The plants operate under long-term concessions for the use of water resources, and the energy generated is sold on the wholesale electricity market, provide stable medium- to long-term revenue.</p> <p>The Clifford Chance team was led by Global Financial Markets partner José Guardo, together with counsel Eduardo Sánchez and associates María González and Lucía Domínguez. The team also included the paralegal Samuel Adolfo Grau, senior associate Ángel Muñoz, for hedging matters, and associate Mónica Romero, for regulatory matters.</p> Energy & resources Spain Thu, 22 May 2025 13:41:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-natixis-cib.html 2025-05-22T13:41:00Z Clifford Chance Expands Global Real Estate Practice with Partner Gabriel Cabello https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-expands-global-real-estate-practice-with-partner-gabriel-cabello.html <p>Gabriel Cabello brings over 20 years of experience advising a diverse range of clients on strategic real estate transactions, thereby strengthening the firm's global Real Estate offering.&quot;</p> <p><b>François Bonteil, Global Head of Real Estate</b>, comments: &quot;<i>Real Estate continues to be a compelling sector for private capital.&nbsp; With Gabriel joining our team, we will enhance our ability to guide clients through the complexities of their strategic real estate related matters, including global transactions, challenges around AI and data centres, and the intricacies of ESG legislation</i>.&quot;</p> <p><b>Carlos Portocarrero de las Heras, Head of Real Estate in Spain</b>, adds: <i>&quot;We are looking forward to Gabriel joining the leading European Real Estate team. His expertise will be an excellent addition to our existing capabilities, further enhancing the advice provided to clients on the ever-increasing number of projects in Spain and globally.&quot;</i></p> <p><b>Gabriel Cabello</b> says: &quot;<i>I am thrilled to join Clifford Chance and contribute to the growth of our global Real Estate practice. I look forward to collaborating with our team members to expand our offerings, deliver exceptional service to our clients, and work on some of the most high-profile real estate matters</i>.&quot;</p> <p>Gabriel Cabello joins the firm from international law firm Linklaters in Madrid, where he was part of the global Real Estate team.</p> Spain Thu, 22 May 2025 10:54:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-expands-global-real-estate-practice-with-partner-gabriel-cabello.html 2025-05-22T10:54:00Z Clifford Chance advises lenders on €4.7 billion syndicated credit facility for E.ON SE https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-lenders-on-47-billion-syndicated-credit-facility-for-eon-se.html <p>The credit facility has a term of five years, featuring two one-year renewal options. In addition, the credit facility can be increased by up to €1 billion during its term.</p> <p>The credit line will ensure E.ON's liquidity and replace the previous €3.5 billion syndicated credit line with a maturity date of October 2026. To bolster E.ON's strategy for organic growth, the volume has been increased to €4.7 billion.</p> <p>The transaction was once again placed with a consortium of 21 banks, maintaining the existing credit margin. Commerzbank AG and UniCredit Bank GmbH acted as coordinators.</p> <p>The Clifford Chance team was led by partner Simon Reitz and further comprised senior associate Nico Köhler and associate Sebastian Wurm (all Debt Finance) as well as partners Olaf Mertgen and counsel Steffen Waadt (both Tax, all Frankfurt).</p> Germany Wed, 21 May 2025 08:10:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-lenders-on-47-billion-syndicated-credit-facility-for-eon-se.html 2025-05-21T08:10:00Z Clifford Chance advises placement agent in Tamboran Resources Corporation’s US$55.4 million private placement of common stock https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-placement-agent-in-tamboran-resources-corporations-usd-55-point-4-million-private-placement-of-common-stock.html <p>The initial US$44.4 million of the private placement closed on May 16, 2025. The closing of the remaining US$11 million is subject to approval by the Tamboran’s shareholders and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.</p> <p>Houston partner Trevor Lavelle and New York partner Andrew Epstein led the transaction, along with capital markets associates Paul Lakkis and Johnathan Walker. <b></b></p> Capital markets United States Tue, 20 May 2025 21:30:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-placement-agent-in-tamboran-resources-corporations-usd-55-point-4-million-private-placement-of-common-stock.html 2025-05-20T21:30:00Z Clifford Chance advises TPG Angelo Gordon on the financing of Capmont's acquisition of DFH Deutsche Fertighaus from Divaco https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-tpg-angelo-gordon.html <p>With this acquisition, private equity investor Capmont is entering the growing market for prefabricated houses with a focus on sustainable residential construction. DFH is one of the leading German manufacturers of prefabricated houses with around 1,500 employees and production facilities in Germany and the Czech Republic. The company markets its products under the five brands: Massa, Allkauf, OKAL, Einsteinhaus and DFH Wohnungsbau.</p> <p>The Clifford Chance team advising TPG Angelo Gordon on this transaction comprised partners Jim MacHale (Global Financial Markets, London) and Simon Reitz, counsel Christoph Nensa, senior associate Nico Köhler, associate Sebastian Wurm (all Global Financial Markets, Frankfurt), partner Moritz Petersen, counsel Paul Kohlhaas and associate Marie Moellering (all Corporate/M&amp;A, Frankfurt) as well as partners Olaf Mertgen (Tax, Frankfurt) and Marc Mehlen (Global Financial Markets), counsel Simone Schmitt (Corporate) and Adnes Muhovic as well as associates Adrien Rosier (all Luxembourg), Eugenio Decio and Alara Awad as well as trainee lawyer Ellis Stewart (all Global Financial Markets, London).</p> United Kingdom Germany Luxembourg Tue, 20 May 2025 12:02:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-tpg-angelo-gordon.html 2025-05-20T12:02:00Z Clifford Chance advises on TXO Partners' US$201 million public offering of common units https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-on-txo-partners-usd201-million-public-offering-of-common-units.html <p>Partners Om Pandya and Trevor Lavelle led the transaction, along with capital markets associates Paul Lakkis, Johnathan Walker and Nick Mitchell. Partner David Sweeney and counsel Joclynn Marsh advised on oil and gas matters, partner Todd Lowther and associate Sharon Yu advised on tax matters, and partner Ty'Meka Reeves-Sobers and associate Hannah Ebersole advised on environmental matters.</p> United States Capital markets Mon, 19 May 2025 21:30:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-on-txo-partners-usd201-million-public-offering-of-common-units.html 2025-05-19T21:30:00Z Clifford Chance advises Airbus on sale of Metron Aviation to Stratify Aerospace https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-airbus-on-sale-of-metron-aviation-to-stratify-aerospace.html <p>With around 148,000 employees, Airbus is the largest aerospace company in Europe and a global leader in the aviation industry.</p> <p>Partners Ben Sibbett and Neil Barlow and associate Eric Schaffer, all from the firm’s New York M&amp;A practice, led the multi-practice team that advised on the transaction with support from:</p> <ul> <li><b>M&amp;A</b>:&nbsp;Senior associate Caitlin Hagart, and associates Matt Bergerud, Alana McAndrews and Anthony Conte</li> <li><b>Tax</b>:&nbsp;Partner Philip Wagman, associates Allison Kelly and law clerk DyTiesha Dunson</li> <li><b>Intellectual Property</b>:&nbsp;Partner Violetta Kokolus and foreign law clerk Molly Margiotta</li> <li><b>Employment</b>:&nbsp;Partner Paul Koppel and associate David Walsh</li> <li><b>Banking &amp; Finance</b>:&nbsp;Partners Andrew Young and Matthew Hinker, counsel John McManmon and foreign law clerk Daniela Chilkevitsh</li> <li><b>Antitrust</b>: Partner Joseph Ostoyich, Sung Shin and special legal consultant Sabine Kobienia</li> <li><b>CFIUS/Regulatory</b>: Partner Renee Latour and associate Holly Bauer</li> </ul> United States M&A corporate Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-airbus-on-sale-of-metron-aviation-to-stratify-aerospace.html 2025-05-19T16:00:00Z Clifford Chance further builds US Corporate M&A practice with partner Peter A. Laveran-Stiebar in New York https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-further-builds-us-corporate-mna-practice-with-partner-peter-laveran-stiebar-in-new-york.html <p>Laveran-Stiebar comes to Clifford Chance from Covington &amp; Burling, bringing more than 25 years of experience in cross-border acquisitions and divestitures across a range of industries globally and in the US, with a particular focus on healthcare and life sciences. He's advised on a range of complex transactions including cross-border M&amp;A, private equity investments, product sales and acquisitions and joint ventures involving multi-jurisdictional coordination, regulatory navigation and tailored structuring.</p> <p>Global Head of Corporate Sarah Jones said, &quot;We are delighted for Peter to join our global team in the US. His appointment underscores the growing momentum in healthcare and life sciences within the M&amp;A and private equity landscape, as investors seek to capitalize on strategic opportunities amid evolving regulatory frameworks. With deep understanding of the sector combined with his significant experience in cross-border transactions, Peter brings invaluable insight that will benefit both our domestic and international clients.&quot;</p> <p>Americas Head of Corporate Ben Sibbett said, &quot;As the healthcare and life sciences sector remains highly active and well-positioned for continued growth through strategic M&amp;A, licensing, R&amp;D and other strategic partnerships and collaboration transactions, Peter's vast experience in these areas with US and non-US stakeholders will add immediate value to our global client base. I am excited to welcome him to the team.&quot;</p> <p>Laveran-Stiebar said, &quot;I look forward to joining Clifford Chance and for the opportunity to work with such talented M&amp;A practitioners as part of a highly regarded, globally integrated practice.&quot;&nbsp;</p> <p>Laveran-Stiebar is the third addition to the firm’s Corporate M&amp;A team in the past two months, joining a rapidly expanding group that includes <a href="https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/03/clifford-chance-hires-bryan-luchs-expanding-its-us-corporate-mna-practice.html">Bryan Luchs</a>, whose work also reflects a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences, and most recently <a href="https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/04/clifford-chance-strengthens-us-corporate-mna-practice-with-addition-ofrRobert-chung.html">Robert Chung</a>. Since May 2023, the firm's US Corporate M&amp;A and Private Equity team has grown from eight to 23 partners, underscoring the firm's commitment to meeting rising client demand and strengthening its presence across key industry sectors.</p> Healthcare, life sciences & chemicals United States Mon, 19 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-further-builds-us-corporate-mna-practice-with-partner-peter-laveran-stiebar-in-new-york.html 2025-05-19T14:00:00Z Clifford Chance advises international banking syndicate on Currenta Group's €1.265bn bank and high yield bond financing https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-international-banking-syndicate.html <p>The new financing consists of Currenta Group's inaugural issuance of 5.500% senior secured fixed rate notes and senior secured floating rate notes based on the three-month EURIBOR plus a 4.000% coupon margin under New York law (144A/Reg S) with a total volume of €1 billion and a term until 2030 and 2032, respectively. The notes will be listed on The International Stock Exchange (Official List). The transaction also included a €185 million super senior revolving credit facility and a €80 million super senior guarantee facility.</p> <p>In relation to bond financing, the Clifford Chance team was led by partner Axel Wittmann (Frankfurt) with support from partners George Hacket (Frankfurt) and Michael Dakin (London). The core team further comprised counsel Andrei Manea, senior associates Maks Mencin, Gordana Golubic-Huertas and Phil Houten (London), associate Lara Esser as well as research assistant&nbsp;Max Köhl (Frankfurt, all Global Financial Markets). Advice was also provided on tax matters by partners Olaf Mertgen (Frankfurt) and counsel Steffen Waadt (Frankfurt).</p> <p>In relation to bank financing, the Clifford Chance team was led by partner Matt Dunn (London) and counsel Christoph Nensa (Frankfurt) with support from partners Dr. Bettina Steinhauer and David Robson, senior associate Philip Rosak and associates Rachel Lodge, Asher Mohammed (both London) and Sebastian Wurm (Frankfurt, all Global Financial Markets).</p> <p>Additional advice in relation to Luxembourg law aspects was provided by partners Stefanie Ferring (Global Financial Markets) and Geoffrey Scardoni (Tax), senior associate Sadan Ramovic and associates Kenza Yaici and Pierre-Louis Karim (all Global Financial Markets, Luxembourg).</p> United Kingdom Germany Europe Mon, 19 May 2025 08:33:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-international-banking-syndicate.html 2025-05-19T08:33:00Z Clifford Chance advises Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan on the financing for Infineon's acquisition of Marvell Technologies' Automotive Ethernet business https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-deutsche-bank-and-jp-morgan.html <p>The Clifford Chance team advising Deutsch Bank and J.P. Morgan comprised partners Bettina Steinhauer and Simon Reitz, counsel Christoph Nensa and associate Sebastian Wurm (all Global Financial Markets, Frankfurt).</p> <p>Earlier this year, a team led by Simon Reitz has already advised the lenders in relation to a €2 billion revolving facility agreement for Infineon Technologies AG.</p> Germany Fri, 16 May 2025 08:57:00 GMT https://www.cliffordchance.com/news/news/2025/05/clifford-chance-advises-deutsche-bank-and-jp-morgan.html 2025-05-16T08:57:00Z