Dentons has advised McArthurGlen Group, Europe's leading owner, developer and manager of designer outlets, on its joint venture with U+I, Rioja Developments Limited, Aviva Investors on behalf of Aviva Life and Pensions, and The Richardson Family to develop a new designer outlet in Cannock, 30 minutes from Birmingham, the UK’s largest regional city.
Eversheds Sutherland’s client improving access to high-quality antenatal care in Ghana
Eversheds Sutherland has advised PharmAccess Foundation on its joint-initiative with the Dutch Embassy in Ghana, Africa to provide specialised antenatal care for pregnant women through the establishment of the ‘Woman360 franchise’ (Woman360).
Woman360 is a franchise made up of private maternal healthcare providers committed to issues concerning women’s maternal healthcare in Ghana.
Clayton Utz has acted as Australian legal counsel to Danish fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) on its partnership with Australia's Offshore Energy Ltd (Offshore Energy) to develop the proposed A$8 billion 2GW "Star of the South" project - Australia's first offshore windfarm, and the country's largest ever windfarm project. Watson Farley Williams acted as CIP's global counsel with Bruun & Hjejle acting as CIP's Danish counsel, both having worked with CIP on numerous offshore wind projects.
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Offshore Energy Pty Ltd (Offshore) on its strategic partnership for the development of Australia's first offshore wind project.
Offshore has entered into a formal partnership with Danish infrastructure fund Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to develop the 'Star of the South' offshore wind farm.
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW“) advised three leading Italian shipowners -Rimorchiatori Mediterranei, Gesmar and Fratelli Neri – on their partnership agreement with Thessaloniki-based Greek maritime operator Gigilinis Shipping Group. The deal closed on 29 November.
The deal represents a strategic milestone in Italian ship owners’ expansion into the Greek and broader Eastern Mediterranean markets, most notably into the key port of Thessaloniki.
MRC helps to establish the UK Dementia Research Institute
Eversheds Sutherland has advised the Medical Research Council (MRC) on its joint venture with charity partners Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Research UK to form the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI).
The MRC and charity partners will invest £250m in the new national institute in response to the Prime Minister's 2020 Challenge on Dementia report.
Reed Smith was pleased to advise Alzheimer’s Society, the UK’s leading support and research charity for people with dementia, on its involvement in the establishment of the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI), a joint £250 million project with the UK’s Medical Research Council (MRC) and Alzheimer’s Research UK. The UK DRI will carry out vital research into the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of dementia. Dementia affects 47 million people globally with nearly 10 million new cases diagnosed each year.
Simmons & Simmons has advised Alzheimer’s Research UK on its participation in the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) with the Medical Research Council and the Alzheimer’s Society. The joint £250 million investment in the institute aims to find new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent dementias, whilst finding better ways to provide care for people with dementia.
Skadden is representing Germany-based FIT Additive Manufacturing Group in its joint venture with Russia-based Research and Engineering Company NIK Ltd. The new Russia-based joint venture company will be called “FITNIK” and will focus on the design and manufacture of aviation parts.
DLA Piper has advised leading international developer and operator of ultra-luxury resorts and residences, Kerzner International Holdings Limited ("Kerzner") on its joint venture with private equity firm, Dolphin Capital Partners and Dolphin Capital Investors for the development and management of the One&Only Kéa Island, Greece, a luxury tourism project on the Cycladic island of Kea.