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Yesterday Masdar completed its acquisition of Greek renewables company Terna Energy, valued at €3.2bn. Our team, led by Raghav Ghai and Corinne Noel, were delighted to be able to advise Masdar on the transaction.   Read more here:   https://lnkd.in/eyUXGUDG   #renewables #energy

🌟 Evolving Merger Control Landscape for M&A and PE 🌟 The economic and political shifts of 2023 have led to a significant downturn in M&A and private equity transactions, with increased regulatory scrutiny, especially in Europe. Key insights include: - Regulatory Evolution: Stricter laws on foreign investments and new complexities like the EU’s rules on foreign subsidies. - Catching Killer Acquisitions: Scrutiny of smaller transactions that may pose competition issues. - Changes in Assessment: More sophisticated and unpredictable methodologies by competition authorities. - Strategic Responses: Cautious and strategic approaches to deal agreements and regulatory compliance. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for navigating modern deal-making complexities. Read the full publication now: https://lnkd.in/gATFgFFs #MandA #PrivateEquity #RegulatoryCompliance #BusinessTrends

Did you know The EU AI Act, now in force, imposes an “AI literacy” obligation on organisations who are using AI? 🤖  This onerous obligation requires all staff involved in using AI (think Copilot, internal chatbots or translation tools) to be AI literate by February 2025. ⏳   To assist our clients with this requirement, we have developed a cost-effective and efficient AI Literacy Programme. 📱  Learn more in our video below and visit our webpage to get in touch: https://lnkd.in/eWJVk59H #EUAIAct #AI #AILiteracy

🔉 Introducing our podcast series tailored for the Asset Management industry. This series delves into critical issues and evolving trends affecting Asset Managers and Investment Funds. Topics include Reputational Risk Management, Conflicts, Market Abuse, S.90A FSMA Claims, Sanctions, Cybersecurity, FCA Enforcement Themes and Trends, Digital Assets, and more.   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e_uttshx

🔊 We are proud to announce our role in advising UBS as the arranger in a first-of-a-kind carbon finance transaction with Carbonaires and The Carbon Removers.    This transaction involved the issuance of notes aiming to provide returns to investors from the sale of carbon removal credits which are generated by removing carbon dioxide from the production process and supply chain of the Scotch whisky industry. 🥃     The team working on the transaction was led by Paul Browne, supported by colleagues from the Structured Finance and Derivatives group; the Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure group; and also colleagues from our Tax and Financial Services Regulatory practices in both London and Luxembourg. 🌍   Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eGxd9nNZ #SimmonsAndSimmons #Sustainability #Finance #ESG #CarbonCapture

We’re proud to announce a groundbreaking evolution in our service delivery. As of Monday, 25 November 2024, we have established Ireland's first legal partnership that fully integrates barristers into our firm at all levels. This pioneering move significantly bolsters our leading international arbitration practice and further elevates Dublin as a premier international arbitration hub.   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/euHZ7Mzt #CrossBorderExpertise #Dublin

We have reached a significant milestone this week celebrating 30 years of providing legal services in the United Arab Emirates. To mark our 30-year anniversary, the Simmons UAE team celebrated with an evening reception with clients and colleagues at the British Embassy in Dubai, with some highlights pictured below. Commenting on the UAE milestone, Muneer Khan, Middle East Regional Head, said: “I’m immensely proud of what the firm and its people have achieved in the UAE over the last three decades, and our wide contribution to the legal landscape. Integral to our success has been our sector focus, guiding our strategic decisions and ensuring we remain at the forefront of our chosen industries". For more information: https://lnkd.in/ew_dXz_e

🎉 It's that time of year again! Use your budget wisely by subscribing to our cutting-edge legal and regulatory horizon scanning tool, Searchlight. 🔍 Designed to help you plan effectively, Searchlight’s the perfect gift for teams looking to tackle 2025 head on. 👉 Check out our video and book your demo today: https://lnkd.in/ejzqgpMc #horizonscanning

We've advised Honeywell on the non-US aspects of its $1.325bn sale of its personal protective equipment business to Protective Industrial Products (PIP).  Our cross-border team advising on this deal was led by corporate partner Raghav Ghai, supported by partner David Trapp (competition and FDI) and partner Christian Taylor (corporate, French aspects).   This deal represents a strategic sale by Honeywell – enabling the simplification and optimisation of its businesses.   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ecHBYMhV   #CorporateMA #Honeywell #PPE 

📢 🌍 November's ESG View is now live!   As the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku wraps up today, we reflect on the busy month it has been for the sustainability agenda across the globe.    In this edition of ESG View, we recap the pivotal updates from Biodiversity COP16, alongside highlights on regulatory developments across Europe and the Middle East, and delve into key litigation news including the seminal Shell decision from the Netherlands.    This month’s bulletin is uniquely packed with live consultations, spanning nature transition planning, new updates from the UK Stewardship Code, and the final touches on sustainable finance taxonomies in Australia and Thailand. Read the full newsletter now: https://lnkd.in/eYmvaKdr #COP29