💡 The Fresh Perspectives Newsletter - our latest thinking on the legal and trending issues that matter to your business. Edition #58 features insights on: 🔹 RASA and the future of cloud export controls 🔹 FCA publishes findings on asset management and alternative firms’ financial crime controls 🔹 How the SEC views Agentic AI 🔹 UK Supreme Court confirms unrecognised foreign judgments can found a bankruptcy petition 🔹 Investing in Africa - 2026 so far Read now ⤵️
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Freshfields is a global firm with over 280 years’ experience of anticipating change, setting new standards and shaping the future of law. In a complex world where new opportunities evolve quickly, we are a trusted, forward-thinking partner who can give clients the edge and help propel their ambitions. At Freshfields we are steadfast champions of our clients—that’s why leading global companies turn to us when it matters most. We are proud to be recognised as a top-tier leader in the practice areas most important to clients around the world today. We bring bold thinking, deep expertise and the latest capabilities to help clients make critical decisions, prepare for new opportunities, and tackle unprecedented matters. When opportunities stretch across borders, we connect clients with experts and advisors from across our global team. We are deeply committed to making a positive impact for our clients, our communities and the people we serve, and we are transparent about our efforts to drive change. --- Freshfields has offices in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, China, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and Vietnam.
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We are advising ZPG and its shareholders on the sale of Hometrack to Providence Equity Partners. Under ZPG’s ownership, Hometrack has grown into a leading provider of residential real estate valuation and property risk data & analytics in the UK and Netherlands. Our team advising on the sale is led by Partners Kate Cooper (M&A) and Giles Pratt (IP/Data), with support from David Mendel (Employment), Samuel Withnall (Tax), Rikki Haria (Competition) and Counsel Tom Dye (IP/Data). Read more ➡️ https://okt.to/jbIOkA
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We have advised Rhythm & Relief, on a pro bono basis, with respect to the establishment of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation enabling Rhythm & Relief to operate effectively in the UK. Rhythm & Relief is an international non-profit dedicated to improving mental and physical wellbeing through music and creative expression. Our team was led by Partner Alon Gordon, Senior Associate Nikolai Seliakov and Associates Arian Thomas and Lily Hilton. Learn more: https://okt.to/6vKouJ
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"You can delegate decision-making to a machine, but you can't delegate liability.” – Melissa Hodgman, Partner. In the latest episode of #TheAIDrop podcast, Melissa Hodgman draws on her experience as a former SEC enforcement official to explore how AI is reshaping securities regulation and enforcement. From AI washing investigations to the challenges of determining what an AI system "knew", Melissa joins host Anna Gressel to share insights on agentic AI, investor protection, disclosure obligations and what every general counsel should have on their radar. Listen now ⤵️ Spotify: https://okt.to/G9NO5W Apple Podcasts: https://okt.to/WxYZol Web: https://okt.to/jBWN3f
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We have advised General Motors on the 20-year extension of their joint venture partnership with SAIC Motor Corporation Limited to 2047. Our team was led by Partners Zheng (Jonathan) Zhou and Alan Wang, together with Senior Associates Ryan M. Taylor, JIAYUN HE, Allen Yan and Zhiyuan Gu, and Associates Yichen Xing and Anqi Yu. Learn more: https://okt.to/e6PVpr
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What does a resurgence of ‘bear hug’ M&A tactics mean for target boards? Partner Kate Cooper spoke with Bloomberg Television's The Opening Trade on why we’re seeing more creativity from bidders in the London market as the appetite for UK-listed companies intensifies. 📺 Watch now: https://okt.to/FElSwk
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We are advising ENEOS Holdings, Japan’s leading energy, resources and materials company, on its acquisition of specialty chemicals company TPC Holdings, Inc., the North American independent processor of C4 hydrocarbons with operations located on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Our M&A team advising on the acquisition is led by Partners Tomoko Nakajima and Paul Humphreys, Senior Associates Evan Yoo, Hugh Goodwin and Junya Suzuki, and Associates Rodrigo Cervone Miranda and Yuu Itoh. Read more: https://okt.to/Msyi1h
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💡 The Fresh Perspectives Newsletter - our latest thinking on the legal and trending issues that matter to your business. Edition #57 features insights on: 🔹 The reemergence of SPACs 🔹 The CMA's updated unfair contract terms guidance 🔹 China's open-source play for global AI adoption 🔹 CJEU Grand Chamber limiting access to emails and personal devices 🔹 The FDIC proposed changes to bank resolution planning requirements Read & subscribe now ⤵️
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Celebrating Pride. Fostering belonging. 🏳️🌈 Colleagues across the firm - from Hong Kong and Tokyo to Frankfurt, London and New York - have been marking Pride these past few weeks through panel discussions, educational events and parades. This year's celebrations reflected our commitment to an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels seen, valued and empowered to thrive. Community and allyship were at the heart of it all, creating moments of joy and belonging across our firm. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Pride celebrations so meaningful. Learn more about our commitment to culture and inclusion: https://okt.to/XPnTqW #Pride #ShapeYourAmbition
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We are advising Allianz Global Investors, the asset management arm of the Frankfurt-listed insurer Allianz SE, on its agreement to acquire UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) for SGD 555m (€376m). Headquartered in Singapore and present in eight key markets across Asia, UOBAM is a well-established South-East Asian asset manager with €28bn of Assets Under Management. Our multi-jurisdictional team is led by Partners David Schwintowski and Simon Weller, Counsel Daniel Boyle, Senior Associates James Parkin, Shavonne Oh and Allen Yan and Associates Kevin Fan and Gordon Choi. Partner Harry Evans, Senior Associate Harshavardhan Ganesan and Associate Pauline (Shi) Tang are advising on IP matters. Learn more: https://okt.to/Su6gOU
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