Baker McKenzie FenXun advised Tencent Music on its proposed $1.26B cash and equity acquisition of Ximalaya.

Penningtons Manches Cooper advised SkinBioTherapeutics plc on a £4.6 million equity fundraising via placing, subscription, and a retail offer on AIM to support its UK expansion with Superdrug.

Eversheds Sutherland announces Stephani Hildebrandt and Clay Howell as new members of its US Executive Committee, reinforcing leadership in energy, corporate, and M&A sectors.

Reed Smith advised Bregal Milestone, a leading European growth private equity firm, on its acquisition of TitanHQ, a SaaS

Paul Hastings advised Goldman Sachs on financing EOG Resources’ $5.6 billion acquisition of Encino Energy from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.

Stephenson Harwood LLP, along with Virtus Law, advised DeepOcean on its acquisition of Shelf Subsea, expanding its presence in Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Latham & Watkins advised a consortium led by Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises on acquiring a majority stake in Rangers Football Club, a major milestone in European football M&A.

Davis Polk advised Birkenstock on its $845 million SEC-registered secondary offering and $200 million share repurchase, with shares listed on the NYSE under the symbol “BIRK.”

Freshfields has welcomed Aly Love as Partner and Co-Head of U.S. Tech & Life Sciences M&A in its Bay Area office, reinforcing the firm’s strength in technology and life sciences transactions.

Sidley Austin advised Belrise Industries on its US$250 million IPO, which saw 43x subscription and was listed on the BSE and NSE.

Kirkland & Ellis advised Beowolff Capital on its public takeover and delisting offer for artnet AG, securing 65% of shares through irrevocable undertakings and agreements.

Debevoise & Plimpton advised J.P. Morgan Securities on Salesforce’s proposed $8 billion acquisition of Informatica, enhancing Salesforce’s AI and data integration capabilities.