Clifford Chance Americas

?? Next week: Our partners are moderating two panels at Mergermarket's Private Equity Forum New York 2025. ???Meighan O'Reardon?will speak about value creation and will shed light on the very critical subject of how #PE firms are engaging with their portfolio companies to more effectively enhance operations. ?? Kevin Lehpamer will evaluate how the exit market will play out in the second half of 2025, including if exit activity will pick up, and analyze the #IPO landscape. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eBhpgJSH #PrivateEquity

?? Clifford Chance's ABA week takeover: We can't wait for everything happening at?the American Bar Association's 2025 Antitrust Spring Meeting next week! Meet our global antitrust team and join us for insights on antitrust, healthcare, private enforcement, and AI. ? ?? Partner Peter J. Mucchetti will be moderating a panel on the future of healthcare mergers. ?? Partner Elizabeth Richmond will be speaking on a panel about the growth of private stand-alone claims against dominant firms. ?? We are hosting a panel with the Center for Competition Policy on "meaty competition issues with food and other supply chains." Partners Nelson Jung and Leigh Oliver will be moderating. ?? Danielle Morello, Ashwin van Rooijen, and Ben Jasper will analyze the recent enforcement trends and legal challenges surrounding AI, algorithmic price-fixing, and?market manipulation on a roundtable hosted by Clifford Chance. ?? And our global team is coming together to host a Women in Antitrust Networking event to close out the week. We look forward to seeing you there! #Antitrust #Healthcare

?? Engaging with the future generation of legal professionals is always an exciting experience. Partner Joshua Berman and associate Nick Mitchell spoke at the University of Michigan Law School's "Understanding Law Firms" series about "Big Law on the world stage." Following the presentation, we hosted a networking session to connect with students and answer their questions. Thank you to everyone who attended! #CliffordChanceCareers #WhereBrightMindsMeet #CampusEvents

??? Partner Neil Barlow recently shared insights with CNBC about the growing demand for cybersecurity solutions since the proliferation of #AI and what it means for the M&A market. "More adept hacking schemes have accelerated since OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, expediting the need for cutting-edge solutions to fend off attackers. That’s made cybersecurity a key target area for companies looking to protect their business models," said Neil. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dPHJNDfF #Cybersecurity

?? Associate Nicolas Friedlich spoke at Georgetown Journal of International Law (GJIL)'s biennial symposium on business and human rights and emerging technologies. The panel explored corporate responsibility and compliance frameworks in the digital age, analyzing key challenges and opportunities for businesses. Thank you to everyone who came and participated in this engaging conversation. #HumanRights #CorporateResponsability

?? Next week: Christine Kim is speaking on a panel next Tuesday at The Legal Innovation Forum's Capital Markets Webinar. She will be sharing her insights on the shifting deal-making environment and what's ahead for M&A. Don't miss it! Register here for free: https://lnkd.in/g6C2BmfZ #CapitalMarkets #Webinar

?? Flashback Friday! Earlier this week our team attended Infocast's Solar and Wind Finance and Investment Summit. It was an incredible opportunity to spend time with industry professionals and engage in insightful conversations about the latest trends and challenges in the industry. Connect with our team who attended the event to learn more: Marcia Hook, Jonathan Bobinger, Peter C. Hughes, Alexander Leff, Lauran Smith, Enoch Varner and Alex Wilde #Energy #SolarAndWind

??Carbon capture and storage (#CCS) technologies have an important role to play in achieving net zero emissions. In the US, Section 45Q tax credits continue to be the primary driver of transactions, and the market is maturing. Flexibility in approach remains vital for parties seeking opportunities as they navigate the associated risks and liabilities. In this extract from a recent webinar, Jonathan Castelan, Sam Bentley; Marcia Hook and Alexander Leff discuss the state of the CCS market in the US and how projects are being structured, including key documentation, strategies for risk allocation, and policy incentives. Read the full publication: https://okt.to/d1hKil #CarbonCaptureandStorage #EnergyTransition

?? Cross-border deal alert: We advised Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. on its intended acquisition of 100% membership rights of LBC Tank Terminals, one of the largest global independent tank terminal companies, for US$1.715 billion. The acquisition is set to strengthen Mitsui OSK Lines' chemical hashtag #logistics business. Read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/ggtwW_VB Shoutout to our US team who supported the deal: ?? Energy & Infrastructure: David Stringer, David Sweeney, David Smith, Melissa K. Sanchez, and Nick Mitchell ?? Environmental: TyMeka Reeves-Sobers and Hannah Ebersole ?? Regulatory: Renee Latour ?? Antitrust: Brian Concklin and Eva Kurban ?? Real Estate: Anthony Norris ?? Litigation: Martina Kneifel The deal team also included colleagues from our Amsterdam, Dusseldorf, Brussels, and Tokyo offices. #MergersAndAcquisitions

?? Don't miss counsel?Jamal El-Hindi next week at?The Digital Chamber's DC Blockchain Summit 2025. Jamal will be moderating a panel on the nexus of blockchain, illicit finance, and national security. Register here:?https://lnkd.in/dnWeWmGH ? #Blockchain?