Freshfields has advised the financing banks on the refinancing of Novem Group through an extension of the existing facilities agreement. The refinancing supports Novem’s financial position and extends the group’s debt maturity profile.
Hogan Lovells advised the French private equity firm Naxicap Partners and its portfolio company ITAL Express Holding on the acquisition of Diederichs Karosserieteile. ITAL Express is an international automotive aftermarket platform backed by Naxicap Partners,
The European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA) has renewed its leadership team, unanimously reappointing Stéphanie Fougou as president for the next three years and naming Laure Lavorel and Teresa Mí
Sebastian Heim joined Kirkland & Ellis as a corporate partner in the Munich/London office. He comes from Milbank, where he entered in 2011 as an associate and was appointed as partner in 2019. Dr. Heim’s
Unicredit has launched a €35 billion takeover bid for Commerzbank, Germany’s bank, in a deal that has immediately sparked controversy both in Germany and across Europe. Widely regarded by analysts as one of the most
HSF Kramer has expanded its intellectual property capabilities in Germany with the addition of Philipp Cepl (PICTURED) as a new partner in its Düsseldorf office. The incoming lawyer joins from DLA Piper, bringing significant
Fresh findings from a joint study by FTI Consulting and legaltech firm Relativity show that 87% of general counsel now deploy Gen AI within their teams. This is a striking rise from 44% recorded in the equivalent
Hogan Lovells has advised Hapag-Lloyd on the external financing arrangements underpinning its proposed acquisition of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, in a mandate led by Frankfurt-based banking partner Bianca Engelmann (PICTURED). The financing package is valued
Pinsent Masons has followed up the opening of a new office in Shenzhen with government approval to enter a joint venture in the Qianhai Free Trade Zone with leading Chinese corporate law firm China Commercial
Dr Martin Heuber is set to become the new managing partner of the German offices of Mayer Brown, effective 1 April 2026, succeeding Dr Guido Zeppenfeld, who has held the role for more than a decade. Heuber, 45,
