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We have advised the selling consortium (including Equitix) on the sale of 88% of Electricity North West (ENW) in the UK to Iberdrola for an equity value of £2.1 billion (€2.5 billion). The deal values 100% of the company, including debt, at approximately €5 billion. Our team was led by partners Jason Radford and Jacob Gold. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etxxVjWR

From studying history at the University of Warwick to an exciting stint at a music label, Tom Segev delves into his choices between different legal careers and what ultimately led him to Ashurst. Tom opens our exciting new trainee podcast mini-series offering insight into his unique path to joining our trainee program. Discover the pivotal role that networking and engaging with current trainees played in Tom’s journey revealing invaluable insights into our vibrant culture. Whether you're considering a career in law or are simply curious about the experiences of our dynamic team, this series is for you. Join us for this inspiring conversation that shines a light on the personal and professional paths of our trainees: https://lnkd.in/eU2-jxfG

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act recently received Royal Assent, so what should businesses be doing to stay informed as Competition and Markets Authority prepares for its new powers? In this latest #LegalOutlook episode our UK-based Antitrust, Regulation, and Foreign Investment Team, Fiona Garside, Christopher Eberhardt, and Hayden Dunnett, delve into the three main pillars of the Act — digital markets regime, competition law reforms, and consumer law enforcement — and provide an update on what's changed since our last episode in December. The team also highlights the ambiguities in the draft guidance on the CMA's digital powers, especially around the exercise of its broad powers. Stay ahead of the curve by tuning in to this insightful discussion and understanding the critical changes that could impact your business: https://lnkd.in/eG_2qpbu #DigitalMarkets #CompetitionLaw #ConsumerLaw

We have advised ANZ on its proposed acquisition of 100% of Suncorp Bank from Suncorp Group Limited (Suncorp), via the acquisition of 100% of the shares in SBGH Limited. This represents the largest banking acquisition (A$4.9bn) entered into in Australia in the past decade. The acquisition has now been completed, with ANZ satisfying the regulatory approvals and clearances required under the sale agreement.   Our team was led by Eliza Blandford and John Brewster. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gB878aum

Our Sailing Club made waves at Cowes Week, one of the UK's most prestigious regattas. Team members navigated the Solent with a blend of seasoned sailors and newcomers. The team enjoyed sunny and breezy weather, with some thrilling moments, including a torn spinnaker! The team: Clara Yeo, Danica Barley, Aaron Cole, Liz Parkin, Liam Stoneley, Olivia S., Finlay Sadler-Wilson, Marya Atemeh, Letty Morris and Jack H..

We have advised AMP Energy on the £160 million financing from Nomura for the development of Australian and Scottish BESS projects, as well as additional future renewable energy projects.     AMP Energy is a global energy transition development platform that delivers renewables, battery storage and hydrogen at scale, having developed and built or contracted 14GW of renewable and battery assets globally.     Our team was led by partner Chris Redden. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyGqMvZW

Join us for the season one wrap-up episode of Game Changers and Transition Makers, where new series co-host Lorraine Johnston, Partner in our global finance regulatory practice, interviews Elena Lambros on the key takeaways from the season. Discover how innovation, investment, and data are driving the sustainability agenda through inspiring stories from our guests. Highlights include Christopher Pensa's rewilding projects, Mark Bjornsgaard's environmental innovations at Deep Green, and Nikhil Chouguley's sustainable investment strategies at Sustopia. Plus, learn about Jessica Christiansen-Franks' use of social analytics with Neighbourlytics and Cameron McKenzie's circular economy initiatives at Aspire. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gijNnb5f Stay tuned for season two, which will commence in September! Subscribe to Ashurst ESG Matters on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.

This World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, I'd like to reflect on the dedication of our people at Ashurst in their work to combat modern slavery in all its forms. Over the past year, our team’s work with survivors has included: - Launching a mentoring program in East Asia, led by Helena Yeaman, in collaboration with the Starfish Project. Ashurst provided Mandarin-speaking mentors from our APAC region to help teach Business English skills to survivors of people trafficking. - Working with the Sophie Hayes Foundation to launch a work shadow scheme for six survivors of human trafficking and modern-day slavery, helping them gain essential skills, office experience, and self-confidence. Supporting Migrant Help's LEAP (Lived Experience Advisory Panel) with mentors.   Our Founder, William Henry Ashurst, and his daughters were deeply committed to the abolition of slavery – and more than 200 years later we seek to continue to honour that legacy, fighting against modern slavery and people trafficking. It’s a global focus for the firm, from commercial and pro-bono anti-slavery work, through to direct action that support survivors through impactful projects and initiatives. Thank you, in particular, Sarah Morton-Ramwell, Helena Yeaman and Rebecca Greenhalgh for leading our work in this important area and to all at Ashurst worldwide who make a difference. You can read more about our work here: https://lnkd.in/eHzwgRvh  #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons #ProBono #ModernSlavery 

The recent Global CrowdStrike IT outage is a call to action for legal and risk & compliance leaders to adopt a holistic approach to reviewing essential risk management and readiness practices.   Wherever in the world your business operates, small lapses in processes and risk management can trigger significant incidents. Whether or not you were impacted by the outage, all organisations are expected to learn and adapt. Read our key takeaways for business leaders in detail here: https://lnkd.in/gTAEdRM6 #Technology #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement

We have advised Lloyds Banking Group in relation to its investment in Ocula Technologies' Series A funding round. Ocula is an AI and e-commerce specialist, having recently developed an AI-powered platform, Ocula Boost. Our team was led by Jacob Gold and Dillon Fuzi. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ew6QaVa7