Ashurst

We have advised InfraVia Capital Partners on its acquisition of a majority stake in both Mercia Power Response and Balance Power Projects Limited, merging the two companies together to form Supernova Power. This brings together two complementary businesses to form a single, scaled, integrated storage and flexible power platform supporting the UK energy system and accelerating the energy transition. Our multidisciplinary team was led by partner Amy Barker, and included partner Dallan Pitman and counsel Andy Briggs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6eMaVh7

We have advised J.C. Flowers & Co on an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Niyam, a reinsurance platform based in GIFT City, whilst also acting as lead investor in Niyam Syndicate 2047, a newly established syndicate at Lloyd’s. Our multidisciplinary team was led by Jacob Gold and Amy Barker. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evbJ55xt

We are strengthening our Restructuring, Insolvency and Special Situations practice with the appointment of Kai Yun Tan as a partner in Singapore. Kai Yun brings over a decade of experience in restructuring and insolvency, and regularly advises corporate debtors, sponsors, creditors, distressed investors, and turnaround professionals. She also maintains an active maritime and shipping practice, with mandates across the shipping, oil and gas, and commodities sectors. With experience spanning both the contentious and non-contentious sides of restructuring and insolvency, and a strong track record advising debtors, sponsors, creditors, distressed investors, and turnaround professionals, Kai Yun joins alongside Manoj Pillay Sandrasegara, a widely-recognised restructuring practitioner ranked by numerous legal directories. Kai Yun's appointment reflects our commitment to growing our restructuring capability in Asia at a time of increasing demand for these services. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gypPbS_X

We advised four Chinese technology companies - Guangdong Huayan Robotics (SEHK: 1021), Jiangsu New Vision Automotive Electronics (SEHK: 2632), Nsing Technologies (SEHK: 2701), and Zhejiang Galaxis Technology Group (SEHK: 2729) - on international sanctions, export controls, tariffs, and U.S. outbound investment regulations in connection with their H-share listings on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. These transactions span the robotics, automotive electronics, and semiconductor sectors, where regulatory complexity continues to evolve. Across each transaction, our team provided strategic advice on compliance with the U.S. Outbound Investment Security Program, evolving sanctions regimes, export control frameworks, and tariff considerations. Our ability to deliver integrated advice across these regulatory frameworks - drawing on team members across our global network - reflects the strength of our cross-jurisdictional platform in supporting our clients' business objectives. Our team brought together lawyers across Asia, the UK, and Europe, led by partner Alexander Dmitrenko. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g32t2Ust

We have advised a syndicate of lenders on the refinancing and upsizing of an up to US$500 million revolving loan facility for Seplat Energy PLC, a leading Nigerian energy supplier and producer. Our team was led by Matthew Wood. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezk8aV2i

We have advised longstanding client, the Africa Finance Corporation on the raising of a US$100 million loan facility with India EXIM Bank, the latest significant financing in the African market. Our team was led by Matthew Wood. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9k4FWF5

We have advised Hillcrest Private Equity Real Estate on its acquisition of 60 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia and financing with a £100 million loan from Birchwood. Our team was led by Lee Foxcroft. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eWaCsxxs

We are advising the UK Government on its support for the restart and reopening of Ensus' Teesside bioethanol plant in order to safeguard the UK’s critical supplies of CO2 vital for critical sectors, including Britain’s civil nuclear industry, food supply and healthcare sectors. Our team is led by partners Richard Bulmore and Callum McPherson. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQc9FZ27

We’re expanding our US finance and restructuring offering with the appointment of a four-partner team in New York, ahead of our proposed combination with Perkins Coie. Jeris Brunette, Mark Dendinger, Rebecca Keep and William Ebert bring deep experience in debt finance and restructuring, advising on a range of complex financial transactions across a variety of sectors. The arrival of this quartet of partners aligns with our strategic goals, and reinforces our sector focus across Financial Services, Technology and Energy. The top-tier team will establish a dedicated US restructuring offering and further strengthen our existing finance practice. On the appointments Mark Edwards, our Head of Global Loans said, "At a time when global markets are experiencing unprecedented volatility, scaling our support for US finance clients with integrated, specialised experience across the debt finance and bankruptcy spectrum, will be game-changing for us.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eznthHVe

As our proposed combination with Perkins Coie continues to take shape, Paul Jenkins and Bill Malley discuss the opportunity ahead, following conversations in Berlin with our partners at the Ashurst Partners Conference.