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Global Chief Executive Officer: Elliott Portnoy
UK, Ireland & Middle East Chief Executive Officer: Paul Jarvis
UK, Ireland & Middle East Practice Partner: Helen Simpson
THE FIRM:
Across over 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organization by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF WORK
Banking & Finance:
Dentons has one of the largest banking practices in the UK and is privileged to be seen as a trusted legal adviser to the majority of banks and financial institutions. The firm’s practice spans all service lines, from general corporate lending to more specialist areas such as lending funds.
Corporate:
Dentons’ corporate practice represents and works with clients on the full range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, securities, corporate finance and corporate governance. The firm’s strengths are most evident in cross-border transactional work, including transactions spanning the entire firm, from North America to Europe and the rest of the world, Asia to the Middle East, Africa to Latin America, and many more.
Dispute Resolution:
Leveraging core practices at each of Dentons’ legacy firms, Dentons has one of the pre-eminent disputes groups in the world. In the UK, Dentons’ commercial litigation team is particularly well known for its work in energy, construction and engineering, banking, financial services, restructuring and insolvency, and international arbitration.
Energy:
This global award-winning team has expertise in transactional, regulatory and litigation matters including electricity, oil and gas, environment and natural resources, project development and finance, and energy trading. The firm’s lawyers handle a wide variety of power generation matters, including those related to renewables, nuclear, natural gas and coal.
Real Estate:
Dentons’ lawyers have a deep and wide-ranging understanding of the fundamentals of real estate. The firm plays a significant part in advancing ideas and practice across the industry and is best known for its expertise in development and regeneration, real estate finance/restructuring and insolvency, real estate funds, utilities, hotels and leisure, retail and rail.
Technology, Media & Telecommunications:
With a multidisciplinary team around the globe of several hundred lawyers and professionals operating at the convergence of innovation, strategy, finance and law, Dentons represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 and emerging growth companies to venture capital firms, private equity firms and investment banks. Additional sector expertise includes: automotive; aviation and aerospace; construction; defence; forest products and agribusiness; gaming; luxury, fashion and beauty; and professional services.
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Greater London
One Fleet Place , London, Greater London, UK, EC4M 7WS, London
UK
City of Edinburgh
Quartermile One, 15 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, UK, EH3 9EP, Edinburgh
Glasgow City
1 George Square , Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK, G2 1AL, Glasgow
Greater London
Millennium Bridge House 2 Lambeth Hill , London, Greater London, UK, EC4V 4AJ, London
Buckinghamshire
The Pinnacle 170 Midsummer Boulevard , Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK, MK9 1FE, Milton Keynes
Hertfordshire
21 Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, UK, WD17 1HT, Watford
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Dentons advises ForteBank on Kazakhstan’s first international perpetual AT1 Eurobond issuance
Dentons has advised ForteBank JSC on its debut issuance of Rule 144A/Regulation S US$400 million 9.75% perpetual subordinated callable additional tier 1 notes. This was the first issuance of international perpetual AT1 instruments under Basel III standards by an issuer from Kazakhstan.
Dentons advises founders of Adastra on sale of majority stake to Carlyle
Dentons has advised the founders of Adastra Group SE on the sale of a majority stake in the group to global investment firm Carlyle. The deal will support Adastra in growing its data, cloud and AI offerings, as well as expanding its international presence via organic investments and targeted
Dentons advises bp on sale of Netherlands mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses to Catom
Dentons has advised bp on its agreement to sell its mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses in the Netherlands to Catom. The sale is part of bp’s previously announced US$20 billion divestment programme and is expected to complete by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Dentons advises UniCredit on US$1.1 billion borrowing base credit facility for Ameropa
Dentons has advised UniCredit as documentation agent, bookrunner, mandated lead arranger, and underwriter on a US$1.1 billion borrowing base credit facility for Ameropa Trade Holding AG.
Kazakhstan's Supreme Court issuing first normative resolution on the Administrative Procedure Code
Following an analysis of judicial practice, the Supreme Court in Kazakhstan has published the first normative resolution on the Administrative Procedure Code which regulates the issuance and content of judicial decisions on administrative cases.
Dentons advises Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego on US$60 million export financing to Molo Group
Dentons has advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), the Polish development bank, on a long-term investment loan of up to US$60 million granted to Molo Group, owned by the Słomiński family. The financing will be used to build a hotel complex with 251 rooms and suites in Turks and Caicos.
Dentons advises Miraltabank’s management company on launch of crypto fund in Luxembourg
Dentons has advised Spanish-headquartered Miralta Asset Management on the launch of the Miralta Crypto Fund, marking the first Spanish asset manager that has been authorized to manage a Luxembourg vehicle with direct investment in cryptocurrencies.
Dentons advises Dalloyau on sale out of insolvency to Potel & Chabot
Following the reorganization proceedings for Dalloyau Group, the Paris Commercial Court ruled on October 29, 2024, to approve the transfer plan of the businesses and assets of Dalloyau SAS, Dalloyau Boulogne, and Dalloyau Production to Potel & Chabot.
French businesses remain vulnerable to geopolitical market disruptions
A new survey on behalf of Dentons and DGA Group reveals that businesses in France are facing significant challenges from market disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions. While companies have implemented some risk mitigation measures, many remain underprepared in case of a major crisis.
Wendela Raas elected Europe CEO at Dentons
Dentons’ Europe Partners have elected Amsterdam-based partner Wendela Raas as the firm’s Europe CEO.
Dentons advises SOCAR on large new Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli non-associated gas deal
Dentons has advised the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic on an addendum to the production sharing agreement with bp, MOL, INPEX, Equinor, ExxonMobil, TPAO, ITOCHU and ONGC Videsh for development of the non-associated natural gas reservoirs in the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli field.
Dentons advises Meyer Werft's promissory noteholders on financial restructuring
Dentons is representing the group of Meyer Werft's promissory noteholders as part of the shipbuilding company's financial restructuring.
Dentons advises Japan’s Yanmar Group on the acquisition of TEDOM
Dentons has advised Yanmar Group, a Japanese-headquartered global engine and machinery manufacturer, on its acquisition of TEDOM, a Czech-based energy engineering company, from Jet Investment fund.
Dentons appoints Roberto Lipari as Europe Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Dentons has appointed Rome-based partner Roberto Fabio Lipari as Head of the Europe Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. In his new role, he will be responsible for the strategy, leadership and management of the practice across 18 countries in Continental Europe and Central Asia.
Dentons advises Idealista on Cinven’s €2.9 billion acquisition from EQT
Global law firm Dentons has served as lead legal counsel to Idealista on Cinven’s acquisition of Idealista from its current owners including EQT, Apax and Oakley. The value of the transaction was €2.9 billion.
Dentons grows litigation practice with addition of seven elite lawyers in Salt Lake City and Lehi.
Dentons grows litigation practice with addition of seven elite lawyers in Salt Lake City and Lehi.
Dentons advises pbb and Helaba on €155 million refinancing of warehouse portfolio
Dentons has advised pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank and Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen on the €155 million refinancing of the European Logistics Investment (ELI) portfolio of 11 logistics parks in nine locations across Poland with a total GLA of over 335,000 sqm.
PDVSA and Repsol sign deal for development of La Ceiba and Tomoporro oil fields in Venezuela
Dentons Europe LLP has advised Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) on a transaction with Repsol Exploración, S.A. with regard to the expansion of Repsol’s oil production activities to the La Ceiba and Tomoporro oil fields.
Dentons advises mBank on financing of 20MW photovoltaic park in Poland
Dentons has advised mBank on credit facilities in the total amount of PLN 65.7 million (equivalent to €15.7 million) extended to JV partners Afcon Renewable Energy and EuroEnergy for the financing of the photovoltaic park in the Boguszyn precinct of southwestern Poland.
Dentons assists Profitroom in attracting new investor
Global law firm Dentons has advised the founders of Profitroom and cyber_Folks on the signing of a preliminary conditional agreement for the sale of a 65 percent stake in the company to MCI Capital.
Dentons advises Cero Generation on the sale of a Polish solar portfolio
Dentons has advised Cero Generation, a Macquarie Asset Management portfolio company operating on a stand-alone basis, on the sale of its controlled Polish photovoltaic portfolio with a total capacity of 80 MWp to GoldenPeaks Capital.
Dentons advises Ignitis Renewables on €82 million refinancing for the Pomerania Wind Farm in Poland
Dentons has advised Pomerania Wind Farm sp. z o.o., a subsidiary of Ignitis Renewables, on facilities of €82 million for the refinancing of the Pomerania Wind Farm in Poland. The wind power project is located in the Pomeranian voivodship.
Dentons advises on PLN 1.57 billion financing for American Heart of Poland
Dentons has advised the American Heart of Poland (AHP) Group on PLN 1.57 billion (approximately €365 million) facilities to finance potential acquisitions and organic growth of AHP Group. It is the largest financing in the Polish healthcare sector with a sustainability-linked loan (SLL) component.
Dentons advises BNP Paribas Bank Polska on the financing of acquisitions in the IT sector
Dentons advised BNP Paribas Bank Polska on a PLN 150 million (approximately €35 million) financing to Software Mind Group, a dynamically growing software house with a strong position in the European and American markets.
Dentons advises EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group on financing photovoltaic projects
Dentons has advised EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group (Eiffel) on providing a bridge financing loan of €45 million to support the construction and operation of photovoltaic power plants by PL-SUN, a holding company incorporated in Poland.
Dentons advises PKO Bank Polski and EBRD on debt financing for approximately 70 MW of wind projects
Dentons advises PKO Bank Polski and EBRD on debt financing for approximately 70 MW of wind projects Dentons has advised PKO Bank Polski and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on providing debt financing for the construction of wind farms.
Dentons and Dentons Global Advisors launch Market Disruption Readiness solution
Global law firm Dentons and multidisciplinary advisory firm Dentons Global Advisors (“DGA”) have collaborated on the launch of an integrated Market Disruption Readiness solution to assist companies in mitigating the effect of geopolitical risk on their international business operations.
Dentons and Dentons Global Advisors launch Market Disruption Readiness solution
Global law firm Dentons and multidisciplinary advisory firm Dentons Global Advisors (“DGA”) have collaborated on the launch of an integrated Market Disruption Readiness solution to assist companies in mitigating the effect of geopolitical risk on their international business operations.
Dentons advises on PLN 335 million financing of the Nozdrzec wind farm
Dentons has advised Yevulei Shemesh Renewable Energy Group Ltd as sponsor on the PLN 335 million financing extended by mBank and EBRD for the construction and operation of a 48 MW onshore wind farm in south-eastern Poland.
Dentons advises P Capital Partners on a senior debt financing for a 167 MW of renewable energy
Dentons has advised P Capital Partners (PCP) on providing a Euro-denominated senior debt package to project companies controlled by SUSI Partners, a Swiss fund manager specializing in sustainable energy infrastructure investments, acting on behalf of the SUSI Energy Transition Fund (SETF).
Dentons advises ForteBank on Kazakhstan’s first international perpetual AT1 Eurobond issuance
Dentons has advised ForteBank JSC on its debut issuance of Rule 144A/Regulation S US$400 million 9.75% perpetual subordinated callable additional tier 1 notes. This was the first issuance of international perpetual AT1 instruments under Basel III standards by an issuer from Kazakhstan.
Dentons advises founders of Adastra on sale of majority stake to Carlyle
Dentons has advised the founders of Adastra Group SE on the sale of a majority stake in the group to global investment firm Carlyle. The deal will support Adastra in growing its data, cloud and AI offerings, as well as expanding its international presence via organic investments and targeted
Dentons advises bp on sale of Netherlands mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses to Catom
Dentons has advised bp on its agreement to sell its mobility & convenience and bp pulse businesses in the Netherlands to Catom. The sale is part of bp’s previously announced US$20 billion divestment programme and is expected to complete by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Dentons advises UniCredit on US$1.1 billion borrowing base credit facility for Ameropa
Dentons has advised UniCredit as documentation agent, bookrunner, mandated lead arranger, and underwriter on a US$1.1 billion borrowing base credit facility for Ameropa Trade Holding AG.
Kazakhstan's Supreme Court issuing first normative resolution on the Administrative Procedure Code
Following an analysis of judicial practice, the Supreme Court in Kazakhstan has published the first normative resolution on the Administrative Procedure Code which regulates the issuance and content of judicial decisions on administrative cases.
Dentons advises Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego on US$60 million export financing to Molo Group
Dentons has advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), the Polish development bank, on a long-term investment loan of up to US$60 million granted to Molo Group, owned by the Słomiński family. The financing will be used to build a hotel complex with 251 rooms and suites in Turks and Caicos.
Dentons advises Miraltabank’s management company on launch of crypto fund in Luxembourg
Dentons has advised Spanish-headquartered Miralta Asset Management on the launch of the Miralta Crypto Fund, marking the first Spanish asset manager that has been authorized to manage a Luxembourg vehicle with direct investment in cryptocurrencies.
Dentons advises Dalloyau on sale out of insolvency to Potel & Chabot
Following the reorganization proceedings for Dalloyau Group, the Paris Commercial Court ruled on October 29, 2024, to approve the transfer plan of the businesses and assets of Dalloyau SAS, Dalloyau Boulogne, and Dalloyau Production to Potel & Chabot.
French businesses remain vulnerable to geopolitical market disruptions
A new survey on behalf of Dentons and DGA Group reveals that businesses in France are facing significant challenges from market disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions. While companies have implemented some risk mitigation measures, many remain underprepared in case of a major crisis.
Wendela Raas elected Europe CEO at Dentons
Dentons’ Europe Partners have elected Amsterdam-based partner Wendela Raas as the firm’s Europe CEO.
Dentons advises SOCAR on large new Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli non-associated gas deal
Dentons has advised the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic on an addendum to the production sharing agreement with bp, MOL, INPEX, Equinor, ExxonMobil, TPAO, ITOCHU and ONGC Videsh for development of the non-associated natural gas reservoirs in the Azeri-Chirag-Deepwater Gunashli field.
Dentons advises Meyer Werft's promissory noteholders on financial restructuring
Dentons is representing the group of Meyer Werft's promissory noteholders as part of the shipbuilding company's financial restructuring.
Dentons advises Japan’s Yanmar Group on the acquisition of TEDOM
Dentons has advised Yanmar Group, a Japanese-headquartered global engine and machinery manufacturer, on its acquisition of TEDOM, a Czech-based energy engineering company, from Jet Investment fund.
Dentons appoints Roberto Lipari as Europe Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Dentons has appointed Rome-based partner Roberto Fabio Lipari as Head of the Europe Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. In his new role, he will be responsible for the strategy, leadership and management of the practice across 18 countries in Continental Europe and Central Asia.
Dentons advises Idealista on Cinven’s €2.9 billion acquisition from EQT
Global law firm Dentons has served as lead legal counsel to Idealista on Cinven’s acquisition of Idealista from its current owners including EQT, Apax and Oakley. The value of the transaction was €2.9 billion.
Dentons grows litigation practice with addition of seven elite lawyers in Salt Lake City and Lehi.
Dentons grows litigation practice with addition of seven elite lawyers in Salt Lake City and Lehi.
Dentons advises pbb and Helaba on €155 million refinancing of warehouse portfolio
Dentons has advised pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank and Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen on the €155 million refinancing of the European Logistics Investment (ELI) portfolio of 11 logistics parks in nine locations across Poland with a total GLA of over 335,000 sqm.
PDVSA and Repsol sign deal for development of La Ceiba and Tomoporro oil fields in Venezuela
Dentons Europe LLP has advised Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) on a transaction with Repsol Exploración, S.A. with regard to the expansion of Repsol’s oil production activities to the La Ceiba and Tomoporro oil fields.
Dentons advises mBank on financing of 20MW photovoltaic park in Poland
Dentons has advised mBank on credit facilities in the total amount of PLN 65.7 million (equivalent to €15.7 million) extended to JV partners Afcon Renewable Energy and EuroEnergy for the financing of the photovoltaic park in the Boguszyn precinct of southwestern Poland.
Dentons assists Profitroom in attracting new investor
Global law firm Dentons has advised the founders of Profitroom and cyber_Folks on the signing of a preliminary conditional agreement for the sale of a 65 percent stake in the company to MCI Capital.
Dentons advises Cero Generation on the sale of a Polish solar portfolio
Dentons has advised Cero Generation, a Macquarie Asset Management portfolio company operating on a stand-alone basis, on the sale of its controlled Polish photovoltaic portfolio with a total capacity of 80 MWp to GoldenPeaks Capital.
Dentons advises Ignitis Renewables on €82 million refinancing for the Pomerania Wind Farm in Poland
Dentons has advised Pomerania Wind Farm sp. z o.o., a subsidiary of Ignitis Renewables, on facilities of €82 million for the refinancing of the Pomerania Wind Farm in Poland. The wind power project is located in the Pomeranian voivodship.
Dentons advises on PLN 1.57 billion financing for American Heart of Poland
Dentons has advised the American Heart of Poland (AHP) Group on PLN 1.57 billion (approximately €365 million) facilities to finance potential acquisitions and organic growth of AHP Group. It is the largest financing in the Polish healthcare sector with a sustainability-linked loan (SLL) component.
Dentons advises BNP Paribas Bank Polska on the financing of acquisitions in the IT sector
Dentons advised BNP Paribas Bank Polska on a PLN 150 million (approximately €35 million) financing to Software Mind Group, a dynamically growing software house with a strong position in the European and American markets.
Dentons advises EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group on financing photovoltaic projects
Dentons has advised EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group (Eiffel) on providing a bridge financing loan of €45 million to support the construction and operation of photovoltaic power plants by PL-SUN, a holding company incorporated in Poland.
Dentons advises PKO Bank Polski and EBRD on debt financing for approximately 70 MW of wind projects
Dentons advises PKO Bank Polski and EBRD on debt financing for approximately 70 MW of wind projects Dentons has advised PKO Bank Polski and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on providing debt financing for the construction of wind farms.
Dentons and Dentons Global Advisors launch Market Disruption Readiness solution
Global law firm Dentons and multidisciplinary advisory firm Dentons Global Advisors (“DGA”) have collaborated on the launch of an integrated Market Disruption Readiness solution to assist companies in mitigating the effect of geopolitical risk on their international business operations.
Dentons and Dentons Global Advisors launch Market Disruption Readiness solution
Global law firm Dentons and multidisciplinary advisory firm Dentons Global Advisors (“DGA”) have collaborated on the launch of an integrated Market Disruption Readiness solution to assist companies in mitigating the effect of geopolitical risk on their international business operations.
Dentons advises on PLN 335 million financing of the Nozdrzec wind farm
Dentons has advised Yevulei Shemesh Renewable Energy Group Ltd as sponsor on the PLN 335 million financing extended by mBank and EBRD for the construction and operation of a 48 MW onshore wind farm in south-eastern Poland.
Dentons advises P Capital Partners on a senior debt financing for a 167 MW of renewable energy
Dentons has advised P Capital Partners (PCP) on providing a Euro-denominated senior debt package to project companies controlled by SUSI Partners, a Swiss fund manager specializing in sustainable energy infrastructure investments, acting on behalf of the SUSI Energy Transition Fund (SETF).