Deals
Latham & Watkins, A&O Shearman, and Vinson & Elkins Advise on Woodside’s $2.35B Acquisition of OCI’s Texas Ammonia Facility Paid Members Public
In Short: Australian oil and gas giant Woodside Energy is buying OCI NV’s low-carbon ammonia facility in Texas for $2.35 billion in cash, marking a significant step in its strategy to transition to cleaner energy forms.
DLA Piper and Freeths Advise on Netcall’s £13 Million Acquisition of Govtech Paid Members Public
In Short: Netcall PLC has announced its acquisition of Govtech Holdings Ltd., a U.K.-based digital process automation company serving local governments, for up to £13 million. This deal significantly boosts Netcall's presence in the local government sector, enhancing its software offerings and expanding its market share.
Linklaters, Simpson Thacher, and Devonshires Advise on USS’s £405 Million Strategic Housing Investment Paid Members Public
In Short: The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the UK's largest private pension fund, has acquired 3,000 shared-ownership homes from Sage Homes, a joint venture majority-owned by Blackstone Inc., for £405 million.
Freshfields and Linklaters Advise on HgCapital’s £24.3M Exit from TeamSystem to Hellman & Friedman Paid Members Public
In Short: British investment firm HgCapital is selling its remaining interest in TeamSystem to U.S. private equity firm Hellman & Friedman, securing approximately £24.3 million.
Baker McKenzie and Linklaters Advise on Carlsberg’s £3.3B Acquisition of Britvic Paid Members Public
In Short: Danish brewer Carlsberg is set to acquire Britvic PLC, a British soft drinks company, in a cash deal worth £3.3 billion, creating a major player in both beer and soft drinks in the UK.
Latham & Watkins, Wilson Sonsini, and Fried Frank Advise on Boston Scientific’s $1.16B Silk Road Medical Acquisition Paid Members Public
In Short: Boston Scientific Corp., with guidance from Latham & Watkins, is set to acquire Silk Road Medical Inc. for roughly $1.16 billion. This deal positions Boston Scientific to enhance its capabilities in stroke prevention and carotid artery disease treatment.
Linklaters and Baker McKenzie Advise as Britvic Rejects Carlsberg’s £3.1B Takeover Bid Paid Members Public
In Short: Britvic PLC has turned down a £3.1 billion takeover offer from Danish brewer Carlsberg AS, asserting that the bid significantly undervalues the British beverage company’s worth and growth prospects.
Eversheds, KWM, and Simmons & Simmons Advise on Deterra’s £144M Trident Royalties Acquisition Paid Members Public
In Short: Deterra Royalties through its subsidiary, Deterra Global Holdings, is shelling out £144 million to snap up UK-based Trident Royalties PLC. This isn't just a purchase; it's a full-blown strategy to jazz up their portfolio and mark their territory on the global map, offering a
