The Role of Nanotechnology in Forensic Investigation

The introduction of nanotechnology to forensic has begun in the past few decades and is gradually proving itself as the game changer because it becomes so simple to collect, analyze, and discover the complex nanoparticles and hidden pieces of evidence from the scene of the crime. Nanotechnology works as the catalyst in the speed of … Continue reading The Role of Nanotechnology in Forensic Investigation Continue Reading →

Sidley Advises TowerBrook Capital Partners on the Acquisition of the Azzurri Group

Sidley advised TowerBrook Capital Partners on its acquisition of the Azzurri Group, the owner of the ASK Italian, Zizzi, and Coco di Mama brands, along with the Pod Food Limited fast food delivery service. The assets and business of the group were acquired through a pre-pack administration sale, following a competitive bid process. This investment … Continue reading Sidley Advises TowerBrook Capital Partners on the Acquisition of the Azzurri Group Continue Reading →

Sidley Advises Wavemaker Partners LLC on its Successful Fund III Close

Sidley has recently advised Wavemaker Partners LLC, an early-stage venture capital firm, on the close of its oversubscribed US$111 million fund. This is its third successive fund in the Southeast Asia region, drawing new investor Concentric Equity Partners, L.P. along with existing backers including Temasek Holdings Pte, Pavilion Capital, International Finance Corp., and Vulcan Capital … Continue reading Sidley Advises Wavemaker Partners LLC on its Successful Fund III Close Continue Reading →

Dentons appoints three partners to European leadership roles

Global law firm Dentons has announced the appointment of three partners to European practice and sector leadership roles. Anita Horváth will co-lead the Europe Energy group, Christopher Rose will lead the Global Private Services sector group within Europe, and Thomas Schubert will lead the Europe Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies group. Anita Horváth As Co-head of the Europe Energy group, Anita … Continue reading Dentons appoints three partners to European leadership roles Continue Reading →

Latham Advises HeadHunter on US$101 Million Public Offering

Latham & Watkins advised HeadHunter Group plc (HeadHunter) on the underwritten public offering of 5,000,000 American Depositary Shares (ADSs), offered by ELQ Investors VIII Limited, an investment vehicle associated with The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. at $20.25 per share. HeadHunter is the largest recruitment agency in Russia and across the Commonwealth of Independent States. Goldman … Continue reading Latham Advises HeadHunter on US$101 Million Public Offering Continue Reading →

Latham & Watkins Advises Tizona Therapeutics in Acquisition by Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences, Inc. has announced that it will invest $300 million to acquire a 49.9 percent equity interest in Tizona Therapeutics Inc., a privately held company developing first-in-class cancer immunotherapies. Gilead will also receive an exclusive option to acquire the remainder of Tizona for up to an additional $1.25 billion, including an option exercise fee … Continue reading Latham & Watkins Advises Tizona Therapeutics in Acquisition by Gilead Sciences Continue Reading →

Clifford Chance advises on US$525 million healthcare IT acquisition for Ardian’s portfolio company Dedalus

Leading international law firm Clifford Chance is advising private equity firm Ardian on the strategic acquisition by its investee company, The Dedalus Group, of DXC Technology’s (DXC: NYSE) healthcare software provider business for US$525 million. The Dedalus Group is one of the world’s leading healthcare and diagnostic software companies, and its combination with the business … Continue reading Clifford Chance advises on US$525 million healthcare IT acquisition for Ardian’s portfolio company Dedalus Continue Reading →