Austria: Schoenherr advises Wienerberger on the successful issue of EUR 350m Sustainability-Linked Bonds
Schoenherr advised Wienerberger AG as issuer’s counsel in connection with the successful, oversubscribed issue of EUR 350,000,000 4.875 % Sustainability-Linked Bonds 2023-2028.
Bär & Karrer Advises the Founders of Erop Generation in a New Strategic Partnership with Fidinam Group Holding and Swiss Finance & Property Group
Fidinam Group Holding SA and Swiss Finance & Property Group AG (SFP) have acquired minority stakes and entered into a strategic partnership in relation to Erop Generation AG,
Lee & Ko earned honors in six categories, including “Asia Firm of the Year” and “South Korea Firm of the Year,” at Asialaw Awards 2023
Lee & Ko has achieved significant recognition at “Asialaw Awards 2023,” receiving honors in a total of six categories, including “Asia Firm of the Year” and “South Korea Firm of the Year”.
Steve Minhoo Kim Named ‘Transfer Pricing Practice Leader of the Year’ at ITR APAC Tax Awards
Mr. Steve Minhoo Kim, a senior foreign attorney (admitted to the District of Columbia) at Lee & Ko, has been honored with the ‘Transfer Pricing Practice Leader of the Year’ at the ITR APAC Tax Awards 2023, standing out as the sole recipient in this individual category among the members of Korean law firms.
Vontobel Places New USD 400 Million AT1 Bonds
Vontobel has successfully placed new Additional Tier 1 bonds (AT1 bonds) with a nominal value of USD 400 million in two tranches of USD 200 million and a denomination of USD 200,000 each with funds managed by Apollo Global Management.
Czech Republic: Schoenherr advises BHS Private Equity Fund on acquisition of Altran CZ a.s.
Schoenherr advised BHS Private Equity Fund (“BHS PE Fund”), whose general partner is Versute Investments a.s., on the acquisition of Altran CZ a.s., renamed Tiyo a.s. (“Tiyo”), a leading provider of research, development and testing services, from Capgemini group.
NKF expands tax practice with two new partners in Geneva
Niederer Kraft Frey is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its tax practice with the joining of two new tax partners in Geneva, effective as of 1 October 2023: Marcel Meier and Jacques Pittet.
Homburger advised AustralianSuper Pty Ltd. on its EUR 1.5 bn investment in Vantage Data Centers Europe
On September 12, 2023, AustralianSuper Pty Ltd. (AustralianSuper) announced the signing of a EUR 1.5 bn deal with DigitalBridge Group to acquire a significant minority stake in Vantage Data Centers Europe, Middle East and Africa (Vantage EMEA). AustralianSuper will join DigitalBridge as key shareholder in Vantage EMEA, one of the fastest growing hyperscale data center …
Ilyashev & Partners Advises Shipowners and Insurers of Four Ships that Left Great Odesa Ports
The team of Odesa Office of Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm acted as legal advisor for shipowners, mutual liability insurance clubs (P&I Clubs) and war risk insurers of Primus (ex Polarstar), Anna Theresa (ex Filia Glory), Puma and Comet vessels.
Homburger advised ARYZTA AG with regard to its CHF 71.8 m and EUR 60 m senior term facilities
Homburger acted as counsel to ARYZTA AG in its capacity as borrower in connection with its CHF 71.8 m and EUR 60 m senior term facilities, coordinated by Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.