Baker McKenzie has appointed former DOJ senior litigator Tim Finley as Partner in its Antitrust & Competition Practice in Washington, DC, enhancing its litigation and regulatory capabilities.
Kirkland & Ellis advised Coller Capital on a €215 million continuation fund transaction, enabling Motion Equity Partners to continue its investment in Olyos.
Simmons & Simmons advised Liberty Corporate Finance on its acquisition by Cooper Parry, marking a significant milestone that expands Liberty’s private equity advisory footprint and enhances its international growth strategy.
Kirkland & Ellis advised Apollo on its up to £4.5 billion investment in fixed-rate callable notes issued by Électricité de France (EDF), supporting UK infrastructure projects, including the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.
Aluko & Oyebode advised on the merger of Sanlam and Allianz’s Nigerian insurance entities, resulting in the formation of Sanlam Allianz Life and Sanlam Allianz General Insurance Nigeria, marking a major consolidation in the country’s insurance sector.
Simmons & Simmons advised Greatland Resources on its ASX and AIM dual listing, A$490 million fundraising, and UK group restructure, supporting the company’s transformation into a leading gold and copper producer.
Covington advised Portal Biotech Limited on its $35 million Series A funding round led by NATO Innovation Fund, advancing AI-driven protein sequencing innovation.
Aluko & Oyebode advised First Ally Capital on its acquisition of a majority stake in fintech firm Mines.IO, bolstering the financial group’s digital innovation strategy and expanding access to credit in Nigeria.
