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Advising on multiple high-profile transactions during 2025 highlighting strategic success

These market-leading transactions are a testament to our commitment to expanding our Irish operations, while showcasing the depth of our legal expertise.

Proskauer Advises Financing Sources for Apollo’s Acquisition of French Food Retailer Prosol Group

Apollo has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Prosol, with existing shareholders and the management team also agreeing to reinvest.

Market Horizons: The UK’s new prospectus regime from a debt capital markets perspective—all change please!

With the new regime now live, the panel provide a practical overview of the key changes and their implications

European Court of Justice: work carried out in third countries also counts when determining the applicable social security legislation

The essence of the ruling is that when assessing whether an employee undertakes a "substantial part" of their work in the home state, work carried out in third countries should also be taken into account.

Bank of England's Andrew Bailey says weak growth risks financial instability

He argued that strong growth has historically made international cooperation workable,

Global imbalances in a more fragmented world – remarks by Andrew Bailey

Given at the Bellagio Group event, Bank of England

FCA fines oil rig consultant £309,843 for insider dealing

The FCA was initially notified of some of Mr Gerrity’s trading through Suspicious Transaction and Order Reports (STORs) submitted by a firm, showing the vital role of industry in uncovering market abuse.

From London to Monaco: cross border fallout of freezing order breaches

The decision is significant for its clear statement that assisting in the breach of a freezing order can found tortious civil liability for foreign parties, even though they cannot be held in contempt of court for breaching the order.

UK and EU seek closer financial services ties as regulatory shifts loom

The report warned that proposed EU changes to banking regulation could restrict non‑EU banks from providing lending and deposit services unless they establish a branch or subsidiary in an EU state.

UK and EU regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen oversight of critical third parties

The MoU aims to manage potential risks to financial stability and market confidence, as well as strengthen international cooperation.

Monetary policy and financial stability in the euro area

Speech by Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB, at the 16th edition of Spain Investors Day

National Wealth Fund Strategy to reflect Committee recommendations

The Committee also asked for information on the process for evaluating the body and how the NWF would respond if it was told it was ‘crowding out’ private investment.

Advising a club of lenders on financing landmark Italian BESS project

The Rondissone project, at 250 MW with a 4-hour duration, is one of the largest battery storage projects currently under construction in Italy. It is scheduled to commence commercial operations in Q4 2027.

Climate risk management – updated expectations from the PRA

While the overall direction remains unchanged, the statement introduces clearer expectations on board accountability, proportionality, scenario analysis and data governance.

Ahead of the Curve: Regulatory update for retail, wealth and private banks in the UK

This includes CP25/36 on client categorization (retail to professional) and conflicts

The European Central Bank has notified its approval to cross the 20% threshold in the share capital of Banco BPM

On January 9th, 2026, the European Central Bank has notified its approval to cross the 20% threshold in the share capital of Banco BPM S.p.A («Banco BPM»).

International central bankers on the statement by Federal Reserve Chair Powell on 11 January 2026

We stand in full solidarity with the Federal Reserve System and its Chair Jerome H. Powell.

The EBA publishes its final draft technical standards to strengthen supervisory cooperation for third-country branches

These final draft RTS build on supervisory experience in information exchange and the functioning of colleges for credit institutions.

New Central Bank governor flags spending restraint, geopolitics as key risks

In first interview to the press as Central Bank of Malta governor, Alexander Demarco signals tougher oversight of property lending and preparations for the rollout of the digital euro

Christine Lagarde Rules Out Bitcoin For European Central Bank Reserves

She stated that reserve assets must maintain liquidity, security and safety while remaining disconnected from money laundering or criminal activity.

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