Squire Patton Boggs’ Warsaw and Prague offices have jointly represented China Central and Eastern Europe Investment Cooperation Fund (China-CEE Fund) in its acquisition of Energy 21 a.s. from Mid-Europa Partners and Darby Private Equity for an undisclosed amount.

Energy 21 a.s. is a Czech investment company specializing in the construction and operation of solar power plants.  It is the largest Czech-based independent operator of photovoltaic power plants in Central and Eastern Europe, with an installed generation capacity currently of around 61 megawatts.

Setterwalls has advised Hans Andersson Recycling Group in connection with the acquisition of Kolbäcks Återvinning. Kolbäcks Återvinning is a company specializing in recycling and trading of iron and other metals. The company has a turnover of approx.. SEK 185m.

Setterwalls team was led by Dag Fredlund, Elin Welin and Erik Nerén

Asmodee group, a leading international publisher and distributor of board games, trading card games and role-playing games, today announced the acquisition of Bergsala Enigma Danmark A/S, a leading distributor of collectible cards and board games in the Nordics and the Netherlands. Going forward, Bergsala Enigma will operate under its original name, Enigma Distribution.

GSV Materieludlejning, one of the oldest rental companies of light and heavy equipment with and without drivers owned by CataCap, today announced the acquisition of Bramsnæs Entreprenørmaskiner, a leading rental company of heavy equipment.

Post acquisition GSV Materieludlejning will be able to offer the costumers a One-stop-shop with the widest portfolio of heavy equipment with and without operator. With the acquisition of Bramsnæs Entreprenørmaskiner, GSV has intensified the focus on manned heavy equipment in order to respond to customer demand.

Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (WLG) has advised longstanding client Equiom on its acquisition of Vivat Trust & Corporate Services Limited, an independent fiduciary services provider based in Jersey.

This latest acquisition, Equiom's sixth since December 2014, continues the company's international expansion strategy.

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Wesfarmers and its wholly owned subsidiary Bunnings on the landmark acquisition of Homebase from UK-listed Home Retail Group for £340 million.

Wesfarmers is a diversified conglomerate listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) with a market capitalisation of approximately A$44 billion.

Homebase is the second largest home improvement and garden retailer in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with reported revenue of over £1 billion for the 12 months ended 29 August 2015 and currently has 265 stores. 

LONDON (January 18, 2016) - McDermott represented Olam International Limited in the acquisition of Cayman Island registered Amber Foods Limited, which through its wholly owned subsidiary Quintessential Foods Nigeria Limited owns the former wheat milling and pasta manufacturing assets of the BUA Group in Nigeria. The BUA Group is a leading diversified foods and infrastructure conglomerate, and one of the top five wheat millers in the country.

Dechert LLP advised Orange, a leading international telecom group, in connection with the signing of a share purchase agreement relating to the acquisition of 100% of Airtel’s subsidiaries in Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone. In its press release, Orange stated that these acquisitions provided a clear illustration of the group’s international development strategy, which places a priority on accelerating growth in high-potential, emerging markets where the group is not already present.

Baker & McKenzie advised Rexel under the acquisition of Sofinther from its founders.  This acquisition enables Rexel to keep on developing its "multipower" activity in France and to complete its electric solution offer.  Moreover, it reinforces the presence of Rexel on the controlling, thermal regulation and connected solution market.

Vinge has advised Litorina IV in connection with the acquisition of a majority shareholding in Fresks, a leading Swedish building materials and DIY chain in northern Sweden, which focuses on construction industry participants and has a turnover of SEK 875 million. The Oscarson family and the company’s former CEO will retain a significant shareholding together with Litorina and other key personnel within the company’s management.