Mid March - Round up of deals announced by UK international Firms

Below is a summary of notable deals that have been announced by UK international firms (ex magic Circle) in the last couple of weeks:

• Ashurst Advises Future Biogas on UK's First Unsubsidised Biomethane Plant - Ashurst has advised Future Biogas on launching the UK's first unsubsidised biomethane plant, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy.

• Dentons Assists Anadolubank with Debut International Bond Issuance - Dentons, in partnership with Balcıoğlu Selçuk Eymirlioğlu Ardıyok Keki Attorney Partnership, advised Anadolubank on its inaugural international bond issuance, raising US$150 million.

• Macfarlanes Advises Legal & General on Manchester Build-to-Rent Project - Macfarlanes advised Legal & General on acquiring and forward funding a build-to-rent site in Manchester, in a joint venture with Nest and PGGM.

• Mishcon de Reya Secures £79 Million Financing for Tesco Distribution Centre Acquisition - Mishcon de Reya advised PGIM Real Estate on obtaining £79 million in financing for acquiring a Tesco distribution centre, enhancing PGIM's logistics portfolio.

• Osborne Clarke Facilitates Sale of IBB Law to Knights plc - Osborne Clarke advised IBB Law on its sale to Knights plc, expanding Knights' presence in the southeast legal market.

• Osborne Clarke Supports Sift Bio in Advancing ADC Cancer Therapies - Osborne Clarke advised Imperial spinout Sift Bio, aiming to improve precision antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) cancer therapies, reflecting a commitment to biotech innovation.

• Reed Smith Advises IDEAL Holdings on Investment by OHA - Reed Smith advised IDEAL Holdings on an agreement for OHA to invest in its subsidiaries, facilitating growth across various sectors.

• Reed Smith Guides CBPE Capital on Sale of Stake in Centralis - Reed Smith is advising CBPE Capital on selling its interest in Centralis to HGGC, pending regulatory approvals.

• Simmons & Simmons Supports Kester Capital's Investment in Re-flow - Simmons & Simmons advised private equity firm Kester Capital on backing software provider Re-flow, supporting growth in digital workflow solutions.

• Simmons & Simmons Advises on Innovative Shariah-Compliant Financing - Simmons & Simmons advised on a pioneering Shariah-compliant financing transaction, reflecting evolving financial structures.

• Norton Rose Fulbright Assists Mercer in Acquiring SECOR Asset Management - Norton Rose Fulbright advised Mercer on acquiring SECOR Asset Management, enhancing Mercer's investment capabilities.