Arnold & Porter Continues West Coast Expansion with New Real Estate Partner, Rhys Hefta, in Seattle
SEATTLE, March 9, 2026 — Arnold & Porter announced today that Rhys Hefta, a lawyer with over 15 years of experience in Seattle, has joined the firm’s Real Estate practice as a partner, resident in Seattle.
Arnold & Porter Strengthens State Attorneys General Investigations & Litigation Practice with Dedicated Task Force
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C., March 2, 2026 — Clients face increasing scrutiny and regulatory risk from state attorneys general (AGs), who have aggressively sought to fill the gap left by diminished federal enforcement. In recognition of the increased investigation and litigation activity by state AGs, Arnold & Porter has formed a dedicated State Attorneys General Investigations …
Homburger advised Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft on issuance of CHF 465 m State Treasury Notes by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia under its Debt Issuance Programme
On February 18, 2026, the State of North Rhine-Westphalia successfully completed its issuance of (i) CHF 100 m in aggregate principal amount of 0.3675 per cent.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has advised on a landmark cross border financing of Allwyn exceeding EUR 2 billion including the issuance of senior secured notes
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has advised in connection with the issuance of €550,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2031 by Allwyn.
KSK Secures Supreme Court Victory for Hamdard; Rooh Afza Classified as ‘Fruit Drink’
New Delhi, February 25, 2026: King Stubb & Kasiva (KSK) successfully represented Hamdard (Wakf) Laboratories before the Supreme Court of India in a significant VAT classification dispute concerning its flagship product, Sharbat Rooh Afza, under the Uttar Pradesh Value Added Tax Act, 2008.
Homburger advised Zurich Insurance Group Ltd on the placement of 7,090,909 newly issued shares through an accelerated bookbuilding process, raising gross proceeds of CHF 3.9 bn
On March 2, 2026, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (SIX: ZURN) announced the launch of an accelerated bookbuilding offering, which led to the successful placement of 7,090,909 newly issued shares at an offer price of CHF 550 per offered share, raising aggregate gross proceeds of approximately CHF 3.9 bn. Zurich intends to use the net proceeds …
Homburger advised Zurich Insurance Company Ltd in connection with new debt facilities entered into in relation to Zurich Insurance Group Ltd’s offer for Beazley plc
On March 2, 2026, Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (SIX: ZURN) announced its recommended all-cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Beazley plc (Beazley). The transaction combines two highly complementary businesses, accelerating Zurich’s strategy to create the global leader in Specialty insurance.
Homburger advised UBS Switzerland AG on the issuance of EUR 1.5 bn aggregate amount Fixed Rate Covered Bonds
On February 18, 2026, UBS Switzerland AG successfully completed its issuance of EUR 750 m 2.5595 per cent.
Mourant advises NCB Financial Group on strategic sale of Cayman Islands banking business
Mourant, an international professional services firm, has acted for members of the NCB Financial Group on a strategic intra-group restructure which forms part of the Group’s efforts to optimise its business structure and align related business activities.
Argus Partners Advises Spinny on its Acquisition of GoMechanic
Argus Partners is pleased to announce that it has advised Valuedrive Technologies Private Limited (Spinny) on its acquisition of a 100% stake in Service Easy Technology Private Limited (GoMechanic) from its founders, and the investor groups of Stride Ventures Debt Fund II, Lifelong India Private Limited, and Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures.