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How M&A Structures Open Access to Germany’s Defence Market
Joint ventures for the Zeitenwende Related Vendors Germany’s Zeitenwende is reshaping the defence market and creating new opportunities for international companies and German Mittelstand businesses. But market entry requires more than investment: it calls for the right structure, the right partner and a clear strategy for technology, regulation and long-term cooperation. (Source: Gerd Altmann from Pixabay) Germany’s Zeitenwende has done more than increase procurement budgets.
DLA Piper taps Lara Nathans to co-lead the firm's global Consumer Goods, Food, and Retail sector out of Toronto Original
, /CNW/ -- DLA Piper welcomes Toronto-based Lara Nathans as Global Co-Head of the firm's Consumer Goods, Food, and Retail sector. Her arrival enhances the firm's M&A and cross-border capabilities for consumer-facing companies pursuing opportunities in Canada and around the world.
National Action Plan To Promote Collective Bargaining
In July 2026, the German Federal Government adopted the National Action Plan to Promote Collective Bargaining (Action Plan) and submitted it to the Bundestag in September 2026. Its aim is to reverse the decline in collective bargaining coverage in Germany. A closer look shows that most of the measures in the Action Plan are already in place. Employers should therefore look carefully at which of the announced plans are actually new.
UK: Scottish Courts Reaffirm Threshold For GDPR Damages Claims
The UK GDPR establishes a robust framework for the protection of personal data, requiring organisations to give due regard to individuals' data protection rights. Importantly, it recognises that the consequences of a data breach may extend beyond...
Developments in sustainability law relevant to public companies
SEC seeks four years of ISS client records in ESG probe EU publishes final revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards, revised to reduce reporting complexity and compliance costs California legislature passes bill requiring large corporations to report their historical ties to slavery Read this issue here.
Employment Rights Act: Preparing For Change: ERA Changes In Force In October 2026
The next major tranche of reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) come into force in October 2026. One change will come into force at the beginning of the month and others at the end, and one expected October change has been pushed back to January 2027. The time limit for bringing a claim to the Employment Tribunal will increase from 3 to 6 months. However, for breach of employment contract claims in Scotland this change will take place on 9 November 2026.
Employment Rights Act: Preparing For Change: Response To Consultation On Bereavement Leave
The government has published its response to consultation on bereavement leave, including in situations of pregnancy loss. There is an existing statutory entitlement to Parental Bereavement Leave, but this is limited to parents whose child under the age of 18 has died or who experience a stillbirth after 24 weeks of pregnancy. This provides up to two weeks of paid leave that can be taken in one-week blocks, either consecutively or separately, within 56 weeks of the child’s death.
Buy Now, Pay Later: The End of the Regulatory Grey Area?
Buy Now, Pay Later solutions ("BNPL Solutions") are one of the fastest-growing payment methods in Europe. BNPL Solutions finance a consumer for the exclusive purpose of purchasing goods or services provided by a supplier. BNPL Solutions are often granted free of interest and without any other charges.1 Scaling FinTech companies, such as , play a key role in popularising BNPL Solutions amongst European consumers. The rapid growth of BNPL Solutions has not gone unnoticed by European legislators.
Belgian Constitutional Court confirms US organization’s request to annul Pillar 2 UTPR can proceed
On September 24, 2026, the Belgian Constitutional Court (BCC) ruled that the American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce (AFECC) still has standing in its case seeking to annul the Belgian Pillar 2 Undertaxed Payment Rule (UTPR). As discussed in our previous alert, the AFECC requested the annulment on June 27, 2024 in what appeared to be the first legal challenge to the legality of the Pillar 2 rules.
DLA Piper asesora en emisión de Letras del Tesoro de la Provincia de Río Negro por AR$ 69.895,9 millones
30 de Septiembre de 2026 DLA Piper actuó como asesor legal de la transacción en la emisión de Letras del Tesoro Serie I de la Provincia de Río Negro, Argentina, por un monto total de AR$ 69.895.900.000. La emisión se realizó en el marco del Programa de Emisión de Letras del Tesoro para el año 2026. Las Letras tienen vencimiento el 24 de septiembre de 2027 y devengarán intereses trimestrales a una tasa variable nominal anual equivalente a la Tasa TAMAR más un margen del 7,00%.
DLA Piper advises on AR$69.9 billion Province of Río Negro Treasury Bills issuance
September 30, 2026 DLA Piper acted as legal counsel on the issuance of Series I Treasury Bills by the Province of Río Negro, Argentina, for an aggregate amount of AR$69,895,900,000. The issuance was completed under the Province’s Treasury Bills Issuance Program for 2026. The Treasury Bills mature on September 24, 2027, and will accrue quarterly interest at a variable nominal annual rate equal to the TAMAR Rate plus a 7.00% margin.
DLA Piper adds Investment Funds Partner James O'Shea in Toronto Original
, /CNW/ -- DLA Piper has added James O'Shea as a Partner in its Investment Funds practice in Toronto, further strengthening its private funds capabilities in Canada. DLA Piper adds Investment Funds Partner James O'Shea in Toronto O'Shea counsels international and Canadian clients across the private funds landscape, including global asset managers, leading institutional investors, emerging sponsors, and family offices.
Décret de simplification des procédures de l’INPI : harmonisation et stratégie
Publié au Journal officiel du 1er juillet 2026 et entré en vigueur le lendemain, le décret n° 2026-576 du 30 juin 2026 poursuit l’élan de modernisation de la propriété intellectuelle et modifie 35 articles de la partie réglementaire du Code de la propriété intellectuelle.
DLA Piper asesora a la Provincia del Chubut en la emisión de deuda por AR$51.500 millones
24 de Agosto de 2026 DLA Piper asesoró a la Provincia del Chubut en la emisión de letras del tesoro Serie CXX Clase 1 y Clase 2 por un valor nominal total de AR$51.500 millones. La Serie CXX Clase 1 fue emitida a una tasa fija dual pagadera íntegramente en su fecha de vencimiento, es decir, el 7 de octubre de 2026, por el monto que resulte más alto entre la tasa fija del 25,00% nominal anual y la Tasa TAMAR Privada, más un margen fijo del 5,00% nominal anual.
DLA Piper advises Argentina’s Province of Chubut on AR$51.5 billion debt issuance
August 24, 2026 DLA Piper advised the Province of Chubut on the issuance of Series CXX Class 1 and Class 2 Treasury Notes for an aggregate nominal amount of AR$51.5 billion. Series CXX Class 1 bears a dual fixed rate payable on each payment date equal to the higher of the 25.00 percent annual nominal fixed rate and the Private TAMAR Rate, plus a fixed 5.00 percent annual nominal margin, fully amortized at maturity on October 7, 2026.
Inside Competition: August 2026 | JD Supra
Inside Competition is designed to help companies identify important legal developments in antitrust and competition law in the United States. In addition to reporting on antitrust litigation and enforcement actions over the previous month, this bulletin will address policy developments, regulatory trends, and agency priorities shaping competition law today.
Perú presenta su nueva agenda regulatoria
05 de Agosto de 2026 La nueva administración de Perú asumió el cargo el 28 de julio de 2026, dando inicio a su mandato de cinco años. En su discurso inaugural (el Discurso) ante el Congreso, la presidenta Keiko Fujimori expuso los objetivos políticos y regulatorios de la administración (la Agenda).
Peru Unveils New Regulatory Agenda
August 05, 2026 Peru’s new administration took office on July 28, 2026, beginning its five-year term. In her inaugural address (the Address) to Congress, President Keiko Fujimori outlined the administration’s policy and regulatory aims (the Agenda).
Belgium expands flexi-job system across most sectors
At a glance From 1 July 2026, flexi-jobs are permitted in all sectors unless a sector expressly prohibits them through a collective bargaining agreement confirmed by Royal Decree. Employees with a full-time primary role can now undertake a flexi-job with an employer in the same corporate group, removing a previous restriction.
DLA Piper adds Litigation Partner Thomas J. Moran in Vancouver Original
, /CNW/ -- DLA Piper has added Thomas J. Moran as a Partner in its Litigation practice, further strengthening the firm's capabilities in complex commercial disputes and strategic business conflicts. He is based in the firm's Vancouver office. DLA Piper adds Litigation Partner Thomas J. Moran in Vancouver Moran advises clients in disputes and strategic business conflicts where significant financial, operational, and reputational interests are at stake.
United States declines to extend the USMCA: Key considerations for foreign investment protection
On July 1, 2026, the United States declined to extend the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form during the treaty’s first scheduled joint review. The USMCA remains in force for its initial 16-year term, which is scheduled to end in July 2036, unless the parties agree to extend the agreement.
Estados Unidos rechaza prorrogar el T-MEC: Consideraciones clave para la protección de la inversión extranjera
El 1 de julio de 2026, Estados Unidos rechazó prorrogar la vigencia del Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC) en su forma actual durante la primera revisión conjunta programada del tratado. El T-MEC permanece vigente durante su plazo inicial de 16 años, el cual está programado para terminar en julio de 2036, a menos que las partes contratantes acuerden prorrogar el acuerdo.
The evolving role of legal advisors in the startup and venture ecosystem | JD Supra
In the early days of the average startup, legal considerations may not be at the immediate forefront of founders' minds. Legal sometimes takes a backseat as companies prioritize product, growth, and fundraising. As the company scales, however, this potential gap could resurface in the form of significant challenges. Founders and investors increasingly recognize that legal strategy is not separate from business strategy but is instead deeply intertwined with it.
Ce que révèlent les récentes sanctions dans le secteur des sciences de la vie
Abonnés La lettre d'Option Droit & Affaires CONTENTIEUX Publié le 8 juillet 2026 à 10h46 OPTION DROIT & AFFAIRES Temps de lecture 8 minutes Anti-cadeaux, gestion des pénuries, publicité, données de santé : autant de domaines dans lesquels des acteurs du secteur ont été récemment sanctionnés.
Notion de groupe et PSE : impacts jurisprudentiels pour les fonds d’investissement
L’arrêt de la chambre sociale de la Cour de cassation du 18 mars 2026 s’inscrit dans cette logique. L’administration, en charge d’apprécier le contenu des PSE, y retient une approche unique et purement capitalistique. Elle exclut les fonds d’investissement de la notion de contrôle mais en retenant une motivation juridique qui inquiète.
Contentieux : le comportement de l’assureur sous surveillance
L’assurance de responsabilité a longtemps été pensée, en Europe continentale, comme une technique de mutualisation relativement stable : un dommage survient, une police est mobilisée, l’assureur indemnise ou conteste la garantie, puis le litige demeure circonscrit à la relation entre l’assuré, le tiers lésé et le porteur du risque. Cette représentation n’est pas dépassée, mais elle ne suffit plus à décrire les évolutions contemporaines du contentieux en assurance.
DLA Piper adds Corporate and M&A Counsel María Eugenia Carbó in Buenos Aires
July 07, 2026 DLA Piper has appointed María Eugenia Carbó as Counsel in its Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practices in Buenos Aires, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in corporate transactions, corporate governance, and cross-border matters. Carbó advises domestic and international companies on complex corporate and commercial matters, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and general corporate law.
Distressed M&A en el sector renovable español?
Una parte del sector de las energías renovables en España, sobre todo los proyectos puramente fotovoltaicos (es decir, no hibridados, que todavía son mayoría), atraviesa una fase de estrés financiero. Esta situación exige respuestas ágiles, tanto desde el plano corporativo y transaccional como desde el regulatorio. Este artículo ofrece una visión panorámica de las oportunidades -y de los riesgos- que acompañan a las operaciones de M&A sobre activos renovables en dificultades.
"Simplification promised, Simplification delivered": Omnibus-1 and the New Era of European Financial Sustainability
By Pierre E. Berger, Joris Latui, Louise Van Marcke and Gráinne Ní Fhrighil of DLA Piper 1.1 Promoting competitiveness and resilience are key EU priorities, reflected in the European Commission’s introduction of an Omnibus simplification package focused on sustainable finance.
Czech Republic: Personal Liability under the New Cybersecurity Act
Details 30 June 2026 Hits: 16 Issue 13.3 Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode For years, cybersecurity in the Czech Republic was viewed as an isolated technical issue delegated to IT departments. This era officially ended on November 1, 2025, when the new Czech Cyber Security Act, transposing the European NIS2 Directive, took effect.
Czech Republic: Personal Liability under the New Cybersecurity Act
The core of the new regulatory framework requires that members of the statutory bodies should not merely rubber-stamp security policies but actively oversee their practical implementation. The law explicitly mandates that the Board of Directors and Managing Directors must approve comprehensive risk management measures and ensure the adequate allocation of financial, technical, and human resources.
DLA Piper advises Andreessen Horowitz on US$30 million investment in Prosper AI
DLA Piper advised Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as lead investor in Prosper AI’s US$30 million Series A financing round. a16z is a leading venture capital firm with over US$100 billion under management across different funds. Prosper AI is an agentic AI platform for patient access that answers patient calls, schedules appointments directly in electronic health records, verifies insurance benefits, automates patient billing, and contacts insurers when additional information is needed.
DLA Piper asesora a Andreessen Horowitz en una inversión de 30 millones de dólares en Prosper AI
DLA Piper ha asesorado a Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) como inversor principal en la ronda de financiación Serie A de 30 millones de dólares de Prosper AI. a16z es una de las principales firmas de capital riesgo del mundo y gestiona más de 100.000 millones de dólares en activos a través de distintos fondos. Prosper AI es una plataforma de inteligencia artificial agéntica especializada en el acceso de los pacientes a los servicios sanitarios.
Dual-Use Infrastructure Investment Implementation Models in Europe: Lessons for Hungary
The examples below rely exclusively on publicly available EU project data, examining primarily transport infrastructure developments carried out with EU funding.[1] Implementation Models of NATO Allied EU Member States In recent years, several EU Member States have implemented infrastructure investments intended for civilian use, specifically designed on a “dual-use” basis, meaning they must simultaneously meet civilian transport needs and military mobility requirements.
DLA Piper Appoints Jorge Timmermann Deputy Managing Partner of Santiago Office
June 22, 2026 DLA Piper has appointed Jorge Timmermann as Deputy Managing Partner of its Santiago office, where he will work alongside Managing Partner Francisca Franzani to lead the firm’s continued expansion in Chile. Timmermann also serves as co-head of the firm’s regional Fintech practice, bringing extensive experience in financial services and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity.
DLA Piper appoints Alan Sarhan as Managing Partner of its Montréal office Original
, /CNW/ - DLA Piper Partner Alan Sarhan has been appointed Managing Partner of the firm's Montréal office, reinforcing the firm's strategic focus in the region and on cross-border regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters in Canada and globally. DLA Piper Partner Alan Sarhan has been appointed Managing Partner of the firm’s Montréal office (CNW Group/DLA Piper) Sarhan advises Canadian and international clients on complex regulatory, compliance, corporate, and transactional matters.
5% for Defence, 1.5% for Infrastructure: Hungary’s Opportunities in Light of NATO’s New Goals
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. This positions us to help clients with their legal needs around the world. With more than 60 lawyers, including 14 partners, and a staff of over 140, DLA Piper Hungary is one of the largest international law firms operating in Hungary.
5% for Defence, 1.5% for Infrastructure: Hungary’s Opportunities in Light of NATO’s New Goals
In practical terms, this means Hungarian market participants stand to benefit from investments that strengthen both civilian and military capabilities, positioning the country at the heart of a new wave of strategic and transformative infrastructure projects. What does NATO’s 1.5% mean? Beyond traditional defence procurement, NATO’s updated targets place increasing emphasis on the protection and resilience of civilian critical infrastructure.
Romanian Agribusiness M&A: A Sector Under Stress, Consolidating Fast, and Rewiring Its Input Supply Chain
1. Overview of Past Transactions The inputs sub-sector has seen repeated platform-building by international strategic and financial investors. Ireland's Origin Enterprises expanded into Romania in 2015 through the acquisitions of Redoxim SRL (Timișoara, €35m) and Comfert SRL (Bacău, EV €19.4m), establishing a crop-protection and agrochemicals distribution presence.
Romanian Agribusiness M&A: A Sector Under Stress, Consolidating Fast, and Rewiring Its Input Supply Chain
Details 05 June 2026 Hits: 122 Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode Romanian agribusiness has entered a decisive phase. A sustained run of private transactions since 2010 is giving way to accelerated consolidation driven by farmer distress, climate shocks, and a prospective reconfiguration of fertiliser supply through the recently announced Romgaz–Azomureș transfer of a going concern (TOGC).
RegTech: Redefining Compliance in European Financial Services
By Pierre E. Berger Joris Latui and Guus Elsbeek, DLA Piper The financial sector continues to adopt innovative technologies at an accelerating rate1.
DLA Piper asesora a Ark Data Centres en su inversión de más de 600 millones de euros para desarrollar un centro de datos en Barcelona
DLA Piper ha asesorado a Ark Data Centres Limited en la adquisición de 30.000 metros cuadrados de suelo industrial en Barcelona para el desarrollo de un nuevo complejo de centros de datos. La operación forma parte de una inversión superior a 600 millones de euros para desarrollar unas instalaciones con una capacidad prevista de hasta 45 MW de TI en la zona de «La Maquinista», lo que contribuirá al posicionamiento de Barcelona como centro neurálgico de la infraestructura digital.
DLA Piper advises Ark Data Centres on its more than EUR600 million investment to develop a data center in Barcelona
DLA Piper has advised Ark Data Centres Limited on the acquisition of 30,000 square meters of industrial land in Barcelona for the development of a new data center campus. The transaction is part of an investment exceeding EUR600 million to develop a facility with an expected capacity of up to 45 MW IT in “La Maquinista” area, contributing to Barcelona’s positioning as a hub for digital infrastructure.
DLA Piper asesora a Grupo Cox en su primera emisión de bonos con valor de 2.000 millones de dólares
DLA Piper representó al emisor mexicano Cox Asset Mexico, S.A. de C.V. en relación con la primera emisión de bonos de Grupo Cox dirigida al mercado estadounidense, con valor de 2,000 millones de dólares. Estructurada como una operación 144A/Reg S, la emisión supone un hito significativo en el acceso de Cox al mercado de capital de deuda estadounidense.
DLA Piper advises on Grupo Cox’s inaugural US$2 billion bond offering
DLA Piper represented Mexican issuer Cox Asset Mexico, S.A. de C.V. in connection with Grupo Cox’s inaugural US$2 billion bond offering to the US market. Structured as a 144A/Reg S transaction, the offering marks a significant milestone in Cox’s access to the US debt capital markets. The deal was upsized from an initially planned US$1.5 billion following approximately US$8.0 billion in investor demand.
Baux commerciaux : analyse des innovations introduites par la loi SVE
Cette note synthétique présente, mesure par mesure, les apports ainsi que les zones d’incertitude du texte nouveau. 1. Droit de préemption commercial (article L. 145-46-1 du Code de commerce) Contexte : depuis la loi Pinel de 2014, le locataire bénéficie d’un droit de préemption en cas de vente des locaux.
DLA Piper asesora a Generali Real Estate en la refinanciación de 330 millones de euros del Four Seasons Hotel Madrid en el Centro Canalejas
DLA Piper ha asesorado a Generali Real Estate en la refinanciación de 330 millones de euros del Four Seasons Hotel Madrid en el Centro Canalejas, una operación de financiación hotelera de un único activo que supone un hito en el mercado español.
DLA Piper advises Generali Real Estate on the EUR330 million refinancing of the Four Seasons Hotel Madrid at Centro Canalejas
DLA Piper has advised Generali Real Estate on the EUR330 million refinancing of the Four Seasons Hotel Madrid at Centro Canalejas, a landmark single-asset hospitality financing transaction in the Spanish market.
DLA Piper Advises Grupo Cox on the Closing of the Company’s US$4.2 Billion Acquisition of Iberdrola Mexico
DLA Piper Advises Grupo Cox on the Closing of the Company’s US$4.2 Billion Acquisition of Iberdrola Mexico NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DLA Piper advised Grupo Cox (Cox), a leading Spanish multinational water and energy company, on the closing of its US$4.2 billion acquisition of Iberdrola’s Mexico assets and related financing – one of the energy sector’s most significant cross-border transactions of 2025.
DLA Piper Advises Grupo Cox on the Closing of the Company’s US$4.2 Billion Acquisition of Iberdrola Mexico
Indicators By: DLA Piper via Business Wire May 14, 2026 at 14:36 PM EDT ⓘ This article is third-party content and does not represent the views of this site. We make no guarantees regarding its accuracy or completeness. DLA Piper advised Grupo Cox (Cox), a leading Spanish multinational water and energy company, on the closing of its US$4.2 billion acquisition of Iberdrola’s Mexico assets and related financing – one of the energy sector’s most significant cross-border transactions of 2025.
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