Freshfields has advised UPM-Kymmene on a definitive agreement with Sappi to form a 50/50 joint venture for graphic paper, combining UPM's Communication Papers business with Sappi's European graphic paper operations at a combined enterprise value of €1.42
Freshfields advised Bending Spoons on its acquisition of Tractive, a pet location tracking and health monitoring company headquartered in Pasching, Austria. The deal marks Bending Spoons' first move into hardware-enabled software.
Freshfields is advising Vossloh AG on its recommended cash acquisition of Cordel Group, a rail technology provider listed on AIM, to be implemented via a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement.
Freshfields is advising ams Osram on the sale of its CMOS Image Sensor business to Nasdaq-listed indie Semiconductor for EUR 40 million, structured as a combination of share and asset deals across multiple jurisdictions.
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.
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
Freshfields has announced new partner additions across Germany and Austria as it seeks to reinforce its private equity and M&A practice following the recent loss of senior partners to Latham & Watkins. The
A recent ruling by the Regional Court of Düsseldorf has determined that Pfizer and its German collaborator BioNTech must compensate Moderna, assisted by Freshfields, for utilizing its European Patent 949 (EP 949), marking a significant development
A new study by Freshfields reveals that artificial intelligence technology is poised to revolutionize international arbitration practices, although mounting worries about data protection and openness are driving demands for tighter controls. The developments shaping arbitration
The closing of Lufthansa‘s acquisition of 41% of ITA Airways has been completed. BonelliErede, Gianni & Origoni, and Freshfields acted as advisors in the transaction. BonelliErede assisted Lufthansa in closing the acquisition of a 41% stake
