Dentons
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Firm Details:
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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- LondonOne Fleet Place, London, Greater London, UK, EC4M 7WS
- Web: www.dentons.com
- Tel: 0207 242 1212
- Fax: (020) 7246 7777
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- EdinburghQuartermile One, 15 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, UK, EH3 9EPView ranked officeLondonMillennium Bridge House, 2 Lambeth Hill, London, Greater London, UK, EC4V 4AJView ranked officeMilton KeynesThe Pinnacle, 170 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK, MK9 1FEView ranked office
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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 Modus Asset Management on acquisition financing for photovoltaic projects
Dentons advised Modus Asset Management, an asset management company specializing in the renewable energy sector, on obtaining €58 million in debt financing from BNP Paribas Bank Polska and PKO Bank Polski.
Dentons advises Heimstaden Poland on the refinancing of two residential complexes for rent in Warsaw
Dentons advised Heimstaden, a leading European company in the residential real estate sector, on the refinancing of the acquisition of two residential complexes in Warsaw: Heimstaden Bokserska and Heimstaden Grzybowska.
Dentons assists DNB Bank and mBank in a pioneering renewable energy financing
Dentons has advised DNB Bank ASA and mBank S.A. on extending a revolving credit facility to Greenvolt Power, a company belonging to Greenvolt Group, which specializes in wind and solar projects.
Dentons supports Indykpol in signing new investor
Global law firm Dentons has advised Rolmex S.A. in concluding a conditional agreement for the sale of the Indykpol Group – a leader in the Polish turkey meat market – to the LDC Group, one of the Europe’s major poultry producers.
Dentons advises Vonovia on the sale of 2,400 apartments in Berlin and Dresden
Global law firm Dentons has advised Vonovia on the sale of approximately 2,400 residential units in Berlin and Dresden with a total value of €444.8 million.
Dentons assists Polenergia in entering the Romanian market
Dentons has advised Polenergia on a conditional agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Naxxar Wind Farm Four (NWF 4, the “Company”). NWF 4 holds shares in special purpose vehicles (SPVs) that are developing wind farms by the Black Sea, one of the largest in this part of Europe. The project, wit
Dentons advises NU-MED Group on obtaining financing of PLN 193.5 million
Dentons has advised NU-MED Grupa S.A. and its subsidiaries, controlled by Enterprise Investors, on a PLN 193.5 million financing from mBank. The financing will be used to refinance NU-MED Grupa’s existing debt and further develop its network of specialist medical centers dedicated to the diagnosis a
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 Modus Asset Management on acquisition financing for photovoltaic projects
Dentons advised Modus Asset Management, an asset management company specializing in the renewable energy sector, on obtaining €58 million in debt financing from BNP Paribas Bank Polska and PKO Bank Polski.
Dentons advises Heimstaden Poland on the refinancing of two residential complexes for rent in Warsaw
Dentons advised Heimstaden, a leading European company in the residential real estate sector, on the refinancing of the acquisition of two residential complexes in Warsaw: Heimstaden Bokserska and Heimstaden Grzybowska.
Dentons assists DNB Bank and mBank in a pioneering renewable energy financing
Dentons has advised DNB Bank ASA and mBank S.A. on extending a revolving credit facility to Greenvolt Power, a company belonging to Greenvolt Group, which specializes in wind and solar projects.
Dentons supports Indykpol in signing new investor
Global law firm Dentons has advised Rolmex S.A. in concluding a conditional agreement for the sale of the Indykpol Group – a leader in the Polish turkey meat market – to the LDC Group, one of the Europe’s major poultry producers.
Dentons advises Vonovia on the sale of 2,400 apartments in Berlin and Dresden
Global law firm Dentons has advised Vonovia on the sale of approximately 2,400 residential units in Berlin and Dresden with a total value of €444.8 million.
Dentons assists Polenergia in entering the Romanian market
Dentons has advised Polenergia on a conditional agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Naxxar Wind Farm Four (NWF 4, the “Company”). NWF 4 holds shares in special purpose vehicles (SPVs) that are developing wind farms by the Black Sea, one of the largest in this part of Europe. The project, wit
Dentons advises NU-MED Group on obtaining financing of PLN 193.5 million
Dentons has advised NU-MED Grupa S.A. and its subsidiaries, controlled by Enterprise Investors, on a PLN 193.5 million financing from mBank. The financing will be used to refinance NU-MED Grupa’s existing debt and further develop its network of specialist medical centers dedicated to the diagnosis a