Europe, Middle East & Africa Newshttps://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/rss-landing/newsroom/europe-middle-east-and-africaEurope, Middle East & Africa Newsen{EEE8662C-AF4D-4350-803C-0632242DCF42}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/logisteas-primary-issuance-of-sharesCapital MarketsBaker McKenzie legal advisor to ABG Sundal Collier and Swedbank in Logistea's primary issuance of shares (ABB) of approximately SEK 250 millionWed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{970A63BF-01BF-4DD9-9071-223F8576C243}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/relocation-of-leading-funds-partner-to-abu-dhabiInvestment FundsBaker McKenzie strengthens transactional practice with relocation of leading funds partner to Abu DhabiTue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{CB249ACD-D2EE-43C1-9894-7EE6E7222D6B}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/acutronic-group-takeover-of-actidyn-systemesMergers & AcquisitionsEmployment & CompensationBaker McKenzie assists the Acutronic Group on the takeover of Actidyn Systèmes' activitiesMon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{0281E35B-5287-419C-AF16-7C23B4B24925}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/encore-capital-groups-usd500-million-high-yieldCapital MarketsTaxBaker McKenzie advises on Encore Capital Group's USD 500 million high yield bond issuanceMon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{CD10832F-E02A-4658-B923-612CB75D1765}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/ed-poulton-re-elected-managing-partnerDispute ResolutionBaker McKenzie re-elects Ed Poulton as London Office Managing PartnerMon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{103BD04B-606F-4A81-A74A-3FD18FC4ABAD}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/awardit-in-the-public-takeover-offer-from-fayesStockholmBaker McKenzie legal advisor to the independent bid committee of Awardit in the public takeover offer from FayesMon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{EA1D061C-7ADF-479C-88B9-3AC8D5F9372B}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/xbrane-rights-issue-of-approximately-sek-337-millionCapital MarketsBaker McKenzie legal advisor to Xbrane in connection with its rights issue of approximately SEK 337 millionFri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{D157D0EA-C335-417B-8D71-D78A87E7DB79}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/swisscanto-anlagestiftung-acquires-real-estate-portfolioReal EstateBaker McKenzie advises Swisscanto Anlagestiftung on its acquisition of a residential real estate portfolio of Vorsorgestiftung Bally by a contribution in kindThu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{24526A5D-7FB2-4B9E-8B81-D4FBD911B5AC}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/addvise-primary-issuanceStockholmBanking & FinanceBaker McKenzie legal advisor to ABG Sundal Collier and Pareto Securities in ADDvise's primary issuance of shares of approximately SEK 100 millionTue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{F9B778FF-E945-40D1-B60B-D766EDB40D41}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/chambers-europe-2024Baker McKenzie Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers Europe 2024Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{7BB19282-2957-4E83-BB84-7462E0EA0FB4}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/embracer-group-to-divest-select-assets-from-saber-interactiveMergers & AcquisitionsMultinational Divestitures/Carve-outsTechnology, Media & Telecommunications Interactive EntertainmentBaker McKenzie Represents Embracer Group to Divest Select Assets from Saber Interactive for USD 247 MillionMon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{4B3E46BB-DEB1-4576-B89E-7803A9029DB6}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/carnegie-swedbank-and-van-lanschot-kempenStockholmLondonBaker McKenzie advised Carnegie, Swedbank and Van Lanschot Kempen in Catena's primary issuance of shares of approximately SEK 2.1 billionMon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{EF2965F8-2624-48FE-8D51-86C155DC0910}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/akbank-on-its-groundbreaking-tier-1-issuanceLondonBaker McKenzie advises Akbank on its ground-breaking Tier 1 issuanceMon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{2EDEFA7E-1119-4990-89B8-D33FC9B845CE}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/emeren-group-agreement-with-glennmontBanking & FinanceEnergy, Mining & InfrastructureBaker McKenzie advises Emeren Group on its agreement with Glennmont to develop a pipeline of battery storage projects in ItalyFri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{66E909A1-430D-4A76-A2B6-6BE471005407}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/eqt-life-sciences-on-a-eur-128-million-series-b2BerlinMunichZurichMergers & AcquisitionsEmployment & CompensationIntellectual PropertyBaker McKenzie advises EQT Life Sciences on a EUR 128 million Series B2 financing of Tubulis GmbHThu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{1D77F842-88B6-437C-83E9-73D9CC0C3056}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/sale-of-a-majority-stake-in-stars-in-townMergers & AcquisitionsEmployment & CompensationBaker McKenzie advised on sale of a majority stake in Stars in Town AGThu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{C87A6652-A535-45D4-BBB2-B904D49B4C93}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/iberdrola-completes-sale-of-part-of-its-combined-cycle-business-in-mexicoMergers & AcquisitionsBanking & FinanceEnergy TransitionEnergy, Mining & InfrastructureTransactionsBaker McKenzie client Iberdrola completes sale of part of its combined cycle business in Mexico for USD 6.2 billionTue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{5055D107-C09A-4FE6-BD3C-4A725E5D8BF3}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/commerzbank-guarantee-facility-for-calik-enerjiZurichBanking & FinanceBaker McKenzie acted as legal adviser to Commerzbank in connection with USD 586.25 million guarantee facility agreements for Calik EnerjiFri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{947999FE-1834-44D3-BC09-F2791F5D122E}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/bm-dubai-partners-with-jess-for-period-empowerment-projectDubaiBaker McKenzie partners with Jumeirah English Speaking School Dubai to advance ‘The Period Empowerment Project’Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{0D9B5486-A49F-4F14-8F93-4067C592BCE9}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/03/gender-equality-indexBaker & McKenzie AARPI scores 69/100 in the Gender Equality Index with gaps in favour of womenThu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z{A970C647-1F77-4E1C-8411-E6BDD0FBCA93}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/global-ports-holding-ppp-agreementEnergy, Mining & InfrastructureProjectsProject FinanceBaker McKenzie advises Global Ports Holding on its PPP Agreement and financial closing for the San Juan Cruise PortTue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{78E97628-DB6D-4F28-8118-B8D15D686E1D}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/pension-fund-of-zurcher-kantonalbankReal EstateBaker McKenzie Advises the Pension Fund of Zürcher Kantonalbank on a Prime Residential PropertyFri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{5E448C65-B9D3-41CB-95BD-61964B8BC13E}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/chambers-global-2024Baker McKenzie Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers Global 2024Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{A7D2FB42-A8FD-4393-92A2-9DDA8E83D0FC}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/bio-rad-usd-200m-credit-agreementSingaporeZurichBanking & FinanceTaxBaker McKenzie Acted as Legal Adviser to Bio-Rad in Connection with a USD 200 million Credit AgreementTue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{797E65CB-22EE-4F79-9823-9D806688AF67}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/aros-bostad-public-takeover-offerReal EstateTaxAntitrust & CompetitionBanking & FinanceBaker McKenzie Acted as Legal Advisor to Aros Bostad in its Public Takeover Offer of BesqabTue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{65A370CB-0989-4617-8F7A-82DA22A07EF3}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/turkiye-wealth-fund-debut-benchmark-eurobondBanking & FinanceBaker McKenzie advises Türkiye Wealth Fund on its debut benchmark EurobondMon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{01130DF8-D19C-4886-9458-D88C559AEF89}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/egypt-ma-report-fy23CairoMergers & AcquisitionsEgypt M&A Activity Declines in 2023Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{539013DD-5AD5-4DAE-B133-BDD8819EFFE9}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/baker-mckenzie-ranked-in-2024-world-trademark-review-1000Intellectual PropertyBaker McKenzie ranked in 2024 World Trademark Review 1000Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{67543DE2-074F-4F13-B99E-288026B59E3A}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/in-the-news-2024-predictions-in-legaltech-newsInternational Commercial & TradeData & TechnologyCybersecurity & Data PrivacyEmployment & CompensationWorkforce RedesignIn The News: Predictions for Data Privacy, Hiring, Cybersecurity, and Innovating for Good in 2024 in LegalTech NewsMon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{D7B6B09C-58B6-4F9D-835B-EF86CBD3769C}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/sumitomo-rubber-industries-in-its-share-transfer-of-subsidiary-lonstroffMergers & AcquisitionsTaxEmployment & CompensationIntellectual PropertyReal EstateData PrivacyMerger Control & Joint VenturesBaker McKenzie advises Sumitomo Rubber Industries in its share transfer of subsidiary LonstroffFri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{999BB3E9-70A8-4B0D-8514-5B6F711FBD6B}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/valerie-kopera-joins-as-litigation-counselDispute ResolutionBaker McKenzie Luxembourg Announces the Arrival of Valérie Kopéra as Litigation Counsel as of 1 February 2024Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{7505CFE2-9D4F-43F1-AD83-579872DFDC65}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/global-private-ma-guide-2024Mergers & AcquisitionsPrivate M&ABaker McKenzie Publishes Global Private M&A Guide 2024Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{82FC863C-668E-4146-8122-7545BD389291}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/bm-is-lenders-legal-counsel-on-sharia-compliant-syndicated-facilityBahrainCairoBanking & FinanceBaker McKenzie acts for lenders in a Sharia-compliant syndicated facility to Giza Systems Co. and VAS Co.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{9BB91296-763B-49F9-A0D0-EB6EFEE60711}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/lithium-fire-reportAntitrust & CompetitionEnergy, Mining & InfrastructureProjectsMining & MetalsEnergy TransitionBaker McKenzie launches Lithium FIRE report outlining global foreign investment framework for key lithium jurisdictionsMon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{78235148-6810-4ABA-BCBE-BFA0D463D644}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/planzer-acquires-quickpac-and-quickmailZurichBanking & FinanceMergers & AcquisitionsTaxTransportation & the Future of MobilityTransportation & LogisticsIndustrials, Manufacturing & TransportationBaker McKenzie advises Planzer on its acquisition of Quickpac and Quickmail Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{F2F297B4-65C5-4953-A364-06F24D37E89E}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/veolia-sells-grand-couronne-paper-millParisReal EstateMergers & AcquisitionsEnvironment & Climate ChangeTaxBaker McKenzie assists Veolia in the sale of the Grand-Couronne paper mill (formerly Chapelle-Darblay) to Fibre ExcellenceThu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{65357825-E724-42E4-A57A-44CEDAA2959F}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/cooperation-with-ukrainian-universitiesBaker McKenzie strengthens cooperation with Ukrainian universities to foster development of legal professionThu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{8D2BAD40-4997-4A83-93CC-2F74C581B4BA}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/02/clavisters-rights-issue-of-approximately-sek-170-millionCapital MarketsBaker McKenzie legal advisor to ABG Sundal Collier in Clavister's rights issue of approximately SEK 170 million Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z{DD2A3C7C-2E0C-42E3-B76C-863CF545745D}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/01/raya-auto-agreement-with-guangzhou-xiaopeng-motorsMergers & AcquisitionsIndustrials, Manufacturing & TransportationIndustrial ManufacturersTransportation & LogisticsHelmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo advises Raya for Advanced Manufacturing on its import agreement with Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Trading Co LtdWed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{31D701D7-7D70-4FDF-A8BE-F20B9955BE15}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/01/dr-andrea-soprano-strengthens-restructuringRestructuring & InsolvencyBaker McKenzie strengthens Restructuring & Insolvency PracticeTue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{3E51C177-8641-455C-9505-B88638CF6D59}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/01/capital-markets-team-ranks-1-in-sweden-for-eighth-yearCapital MarketsBaker McKenzie's Capital Markets team ranks #1 in Sweden for eighth consecutive yearMon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{1D8E9E64-3278-427B-9267-6479355B0D07}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/01/sale-of-systran-to-chapsvisionMergers & AcquisitionsAntitrust & CompetitionDispute ResolutionEmployment & CompensationTaxReal EstateIntellectual PropertyTechnology, Media & Telecommunications Baker McKenzie assists with the sale of SYSTRAN to French group ChapsVisionFri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{6360B3AC-447F-4401-B58C-74FDEDB26C0F}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/01/esg-and-employment-are-key-disputes-risks-in-2024Dispute ResolutionEnvironment & Climate ChangeEmployment & CompensationAntitrust & CompetitionMergers & AcquisitionsTaxInvestigations, Compliance & EthicsSustainability and ESGESG and Employment are key disputes risks in 2024 says new survey from Baker McKenzieFri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{7E0BDEA1-358E-45E1-B7B8-89CC1549C072}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/01/gfc-awards-2024Banking & FinanceBaker McKenzie once again brings home GFC Media's Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Banking & Finance Legal Adviser of the Year AwardFri, 26 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{79FBE85C-BF6B-4E32-B51A-9AB0B762AAD3}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/01/bristol-myers-squibb-on-its-investment-in-glycoera-agMergers & AcquisitionsBaker McKenzie advises Bristol Myers Squibb on its investment in GlycoEra AGThu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{E7C842AD-6D4D-4A02-BABC-D11E8FBA1FB5}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/01/banco-bpm-in-a-real-estate-financingBanking & FinanceBaker McKenzie with Banco BPM in a real estate financingWed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{AD07D891-18E8-4630-8D4C-26BDC69DE48B}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/01/edwardian-group-sale-of-hotel-portfolio-to-starwoodMergers & AcquisitionsBanking & FinanceReal EstateIntellectual PropertyBaker McKenzie advises Edwardian Group Limited on sale of 10-hotel portfolio to Starwood CapitalTue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{CB3B28C6-B269-43AB-9811-C5884A80EBD8}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/01/statuto-group-acquisition-of-mandarin-oriental-parisMergers & AcquisitionsBanking & FinanceBaker McKenzie advises Statuto Group on the acquisition of Mandarin Oriental ParisMon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{D86B11A0-C177-41D8-9C3A-7275E601E6A1}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/01/ukrainian-women-in-law-directoryAntitrust & CompetitionReal EstateBaker McKenzie Partners Oksana Simonova and Lina Nemchenko named leaders in the 2023 Ukrainian Women in Law directoryMon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z{B4D2F04C-CFD9-4725-9DF9-CC0DF6FE7E8E}https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/newsroom/2024/01/mandarin-oriental-hotel-groupReal EstateMergers & Acquisitions Baker McKenzie Advised Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in its entry to the Hungarian marketMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z