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September 24, 2025
'Muted' Start For Pension Deals As Market Falls To £9.8B
The value of pension transactions in the first half of the year fell by around 41% compared to the same period last year, a consultancy said Wednesday, describing it as a "muted" start for the normally busy bulk annuity market.
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September 24, 2025
Lego To Acquire 'Discovery Centers' From Merlin For £200M
Danish toy company Lego Group said Wednesday that it will buy 29 "discovery centers" that provide customers with brand experiences from U.K. theme park operator Merlin Entertainments for £200 million ($269 million).
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September 24, 2025
Yellow Cake Seeks $125M To Stock Up On Uranium
Uranium investor Yellow Cake said Wednesday it is planning to raise $125 million to buy more than 600 tonnes of uranium oxide as technology giants lean toward nuclear energy to power their data centers in the race to dominate the artificial intelligence arena.
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September 24, 2025
Gowling Guides Trustees On £160M Portakabin Pension Deal
U.K.-based modular building provider Portakabin Ltd. has completed a £160 million ($215.5 million) full-scheme buy-in of its pension plan with Aviva PLC, the insurance giant said Wednesday.
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October 01, 2025
White & Case Hires Energy And Infra Pro From Kirkland
White & Case said Wednesday that it has hired a new partner from Kirkland & Ellis LLP to add to its strengths representing clients in energy and infrastructure sector transactions.
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September 24, 2025
Beauty Products Biz Eyes Raising £29M In London Listing
Beauty Tech set the price range on Wednesday for its upcoming initial public offering, aiming for a market capitalization of up to £320 million ($431 million), as the cosmetic face mask manufacturer prepares its London listing.
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September 24, 2025
Sanofi Injects $625M Into VC Arm For AI Investment
French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi said Wednesday that it has committed $625 million to its corporate venture capital arm to invest in artificial intelligence, digital healthcare and early-stage biotech companies.
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September 24, 2025
Beach Holidays Biz Launches £25M Share Buyback
On the Beach Group PLC kicked off on Wednesday a share repurchase program worth up to £25 million ($34 million), as the online holiday company looks to downsize its share capital.
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September 23, 2025
UK Pension Deal Market Set To Top £40B For Third Year
The U.K. pension insurance market is set for another record year, with transaction numbers expected to hit 350 and total buy-in and buy-out volumes forecast to exceed £40 billion ($54 billion), consultancy Lane Clark & Peacock said Tuesday.
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September 23, 2025
Linklaters Embraces Legora's Generative AI Platform
Linklaters LLP has announced a firmwide rollout of Legora's generative artificial intelligence platform as it looks to streamline its lawyers' workflows and optimize the way they deliver legal services.
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September 23, 2025
Mayer Brown Steers £61M Royal London Pension Deal
Mutual life insurer Royal London said Tuesday it has taken on retirement scheme liabilities worth £61 million ($82.5 million) from a pension plan sponsored by a renewable products company, in a deal guided by Mayer Brown LLP and Burges Salmon LLP.
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September 23, 2025
Augmentum Portfolio Biz Tide Secures $120M From TPG, Apax
Financial technology investment company Augmentum Fintech PLC said Tuesday that Tide, a company in which it has invested, has secured investment of $120 million from global alternative asset management firm TPG and existing investor Apax Digital Funds.
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September 23, 2025
UK Lender Settles £5M Claim Over Alleged Asset Shielding
Castle Trust Capital has settled its £4.7 million ($6.3 million) dispute with three British businessmen after it accused them of moving assets to avoiding repaying a loan, according to a court order.
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September 23, 2025
Shareholder Objection Delays Ocean Wilsons' Buy Of Rival
Bermudian investor Ocean Wilsons said Tuesday that an ongoing court hearing to sanction its all-stock merger with local rival Hansa Investment Co. Ltd. has been adjourned after one of its shareholders objected to the transaction.
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September 23, 2025
Sullivan & Cromwell Helps Fnality Raise $136M From Investors
London-based wholesale payment systems operator Fnality said Tuesday that it has raised $136 million from investors including Bank of America and Citi during a fundraising program to extend its network to more countries.
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September 23, 2025
DLA Piper Guides Henry Boot On £4M Business Sale Deal
Property developer Henry Boot said Tuesday it has agreed to sell its construction business for at least £4 million ($5.4 million) to PWS Construction Ltd. as it looks to concentrate on its priority areas of prime property development and premium homes.
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September 23, 2025
Investor Pantheon Unveils £30M Backing For Energy Firm
Investor Pantheon Infrastructure PLC said Tuesday it has agreed to invest approximately £30 million ($41 million) in Intersect Power, an energy and data center developer based in California.
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September 23, 2025
Dutch Insurance Tech Biz Raises €16.3M In VC Funding
Digital insurance platform Insify said Tuesday it has raised €16.3 million ($19.2 million) in a second round of private equity funding to further expand its services for freelancers and small and midsized businesses across Europe.
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September 23, 2025
Norwegian Recycler Tomra To Buy US Rival For $60M
Norway's Tomra Systems ASA said Tuesday that it plans to buy the owner of Clynk, a U.S. bottle recycling company, for up to $60 million to strengthen its position in North America and provide innovative solutions to its customers.
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September 23, 2025
Identity Verification Firm Switching To LSE's Main Market
GB Group PLC said Tuesday that it expects to be admitted to the main market of the London Stock Exchange in October, as the identity verification company plans to move from the bourse's junior AIM platform, where it currently trades.
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September 22, 2025
Davis Polk, Latham Advise On $3.2B Heineken FIFCO Buy
Dutch brewer Heineken NV said Monday it has agreed to acquire most of Costa Rica's FIFCO beverage and retail operations for approximately $3.2 billion.
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September 22, 2025
UK, US To Collaborate On Capital Markets, Crypto Policy
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the United Kingdom's financial ministry on Monday announced the formation of a joint taskforce to explore ways to collaborate on digital asset policy and "improve links" between the two countries' capital markets.
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September 22, 2025
Linklaters Bolsters Italy Team With Top M&A Partner Hire
Linklaters LLP has hired mergers and acquisitions expert Massimiliano Nitti as a partner and head of the corporate department to strengthen its presence in Italy to advise its international corporate and private equity clients.
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September 22, 2025
London Consultant To Buy Rival For $125M To Expand In US
Information technology consulting firm Elixirr International PLC said Monday that it has agreed to acquire the U.S.-based business consultancy TRC Advisory LLC for up to $125 million to grow its international footprint and "widen its industry diversification."
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September 22, 2025
Investor Unveils Deal Worth Up To £2.5M With Biotech Destiny
Venture capitalist group EMV said Monday that a subsidiary has entered into an asset purchase agreement to buy from Destiny Pharma Ltd. an antibacterial drug project in a transaction worth up to approximately £2.5 million (£3.4 million).
Expert Analysis
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Due Diligence Pointers After Entain Deferred Prosecution Deal
The Crown Prosecution Service's £615 million settlement with Entain last month signifies that the CPS is a serious enforcer of corporate crime, and illustrates the importance of carrying out a tailored risk assessment in preparation for and following an acquisition, say Matthew Cowie and Aziz Rahman at Rahman Ravelli.
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What Can Be Learned From Adobe-Figma Merger Termination
The Competition and Markets Authority’s role in the recent termination of the proposed Adobe-Figma merger deal indicates the regulator's intention to be seen as a strong enforcer in the technology sphere, and serves as a warning for companies to address antitrust risks early on in the merger process, say Deirdre Taylor and Molly Heslop at Gibson Dunn.
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How FCA Listing Regime Reform Proposals Are Developing
The Financial Conduct Authority’s recently proposed U.K. equity listings reforms maintain increased flexibility with a disclosure-based approach, but much of the new regime’s success will depend on the eligibility criteria used and whether additional governance will be required for inclusion, say lawyers at Debevoise.
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US And UK Law Firms Continue Trend Of EU Expansion
A broad spectrum of U.S. and U.K. law firms are now seeking fresh opportunities in Europe's fastest growing and constantly evolving sectors by opening offices in strategic locations across the continent, says James Lavan at Buchanan Law.
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A Look At 2023's Landmark Insolvency Developments
The insolvency landscape in 2023 witnessed pivotal court decisions that will continue to shape the industry in 2024, with a focus on refining director and administrator duties and obligations, and addressing emerging challenges, says Kerri Wilson at Ontier.
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Regulating Digital Platforms: What's Changing In EU And UK
Lawyers at Mayer Brown assess the status of recently enacted EU and U.K. antitrust regulation governing gatekeeper platforms, noting that the effects are already being felt, and that companies will need to avoid anti-competitive self-preferencing and ensure a higher degree of interoperability than has been required to date.
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An Overview Of European Private Investments in Public Equity
Although still fairly rare, private investments in public equity may continue to be an attractive option for some European issuers seeking to secure equity financing, and advisers planning such an investment should consider the various local options, requirements and norms, say lawyers at Sullivan & Cromwell.
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UK Takeover Code Changes: Key Points For Bidders, Targets
Newly effective amendments to Rule 21 of the U.K. Takeover Code, which remove legal and administrative constraints on a target operating its business in the ordinary way during an offer, will add clarity for targets and bidders, and are likely to be welcomed by both, say lawyers at Davis Polk.
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EU Rejection Of Booking.com Deal Veers From Past Practice
The European Commission's recent prohibition of Booking's purchase of Etraveli based on ecosystem theories of harm reveals a lower bar for prohibiting nonhorizontal mergers, and may mean increased merger scrutiny for companies with entrenched market positions in digital markets, say lawyers at Linklaters.
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What Lawyers Can Learn From FDI Screening Report Findings
The recent European Commission report on the screening of foreign direct investments into the EU reveals how member states need to balance national security concerns with openness, and with more cross-border transactions subject to screening, lawyers must be alert to jurisdictional variances, says Jonathon Gunn at Faegre Drinker.
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UK Review May Lead To Lower Investment Screening Burden
The government’s current review of national security investment screening rules aims to refine the scope of mandatory notifications required for unproblematic deals, and is likely to result in much-needed modifications to minimize the administrative burden on businesses and investors, say lawyers at Simpson Thacher.
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Tools M&A Deal Makers Can Use To Bridge Valuation Gaps
As macroeconomic headwinds reset valuation expectations, parties to merger and acquisition are increasingly looking to methods such as earnouts, vendor financing and minority transactions to bridge the valuation gap and get deals done, says Philip Herbst at Cleary.
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Takeaways From The CMA's Green Collaboration Guidance
Recently published Competition and Markets Authority guidance on the application of competition law to environmental sustainability agreements should remove barriers for businesses that want to collaborate on environmental sustainability without breaking the law, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.
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What The Anti-Coercion Instrument Will Bring To The EU
Vassilis Akritidis and Jean-Baptiste Blancardi at Crowell & Moring discuss why the European Union recently adopted a report on the anti-coercion instrument to reform its trade legislation, how the instrument will be used to respond to unfair economic pressure from third countries, and how businesses can impact the EU's decision making.
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CMA Report On AI May Lead to Greater Competition Control
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority’s recent report on artificial intelligence foundation models is a sign that developers could face increased merger control and antitrust enforcement, and businesses should be mindful of these views to ensure that their models do not come under investigation, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.