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Ropes and Gray: Life Sciences and Health Care Partners Author Global Drug Pricing and Market Access Chapter in Pharmaceutical Pricing & Reimbursement 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 5 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Life Sciences and Health Care Partners Author Global Drug Pricing and Market Access Chapter in Pharmaceutical Pricing & Reimbursement 2026
Ropes & Gray partners Lincoln Tsang, Eve Brunts and Katherine Wang co-authored the book chapter entitled "Global Drug Pricing and Market Access: The New Era of Cost Containment, Innovation, and Patient Access," in Global Legal Insights Pharmaceutical Pricing & Reimbursement 2026.
The global pharmaceutical industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, challenged to
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 5 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Life Sciences and Health Care Partners Author Global Drug Pricing and Market Access Chapter in Pharmaceutical Pricing & Reimbursement 2026
Ropes & Gray partners Lincoln Tsang, Eve Brunts and Katherine Wang co-authored the book chapter entitled "Global Drug Pricing and Market Access: The New Era of Cost Containment, Innovation, and Patient Access," in Global Legal Insights Pharmaceutical Pricing & Reimbursement 2026.
The global pharmaceutical industry stands at a pivotal crossroads, challenged todeliver cutting-edge therapies while ensuring affordability and broad patient access. Rapid innovation--especially in oncology, rare diseases, and chronic conditions--has transformed treatment landscapes, but the financial sustainability of health systems is under intense strain. The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical disruptions have exposed vulnerabilities in medicine supply chains, prompting governments and payors to prioritize supply security, diversify sourcing, and reinforce procurement frameworks. Escalating healthcare costs, aging populations, and the high prices of novel medicines are pushing policymakers to deploy a diverse arsenal of cost-containment strategies. These include direct price negotiations, international reference pricing, value-based reimbursement, and mandates for greater transparency.
Pharmaceutical companies now operate in a volatile environment where launch strategies, pricing models, and investment decisions face constant scrutiny. Risks of launch delays, product withdrawals, and market fragmentation are rising--especially in smaller or lower-priced markets. Traditional procurement models focused on lowest price are being reimagined. Today, broader value criteria--such as patient-reported outcomes and real-world effectiveness--are central to pricing and reimbursement decisions. Regulatory frameworks increasingly emphasize "most economically advantageous tender" (MEAT) criteria, balancing cost with qualitative benefits like supply resilience and patient experience.
In the United States, cost containment has become a policy centerpiece. The Most Favored Nation (MFN) pricing model and international reference pricing programs (e.g., GENEROUS, GLOBE, GUARD) benchmark US drug prices against those in other developed nations. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) empowers the federal government to negotiate prices for high-cost Medicare medicines, delivering substantial discounts and lowering patient out-of-pocket expenses. These reforms are reshaping global launch sequencing, as manufacturers reconsider launches in lower-priced countries to avoid price convergence. Legal challenges to US policies have failed, and new regulations targeting pharmacy benefit managers are increasing transparency and reducing patient costs. Direct-to-consumer discount models are also gaining traction, empowering patients to access affordable medicines.
Europe faces its own complexities. Fragmented pricing and reimbursement systems are under pressure from US reference pricing, leading to increased launch delays and product withdrawals. The UK has responded with a bilateral trade deal with the US, raising its cost-effectiveness threshold and capping rebate rates, though concerns persist about NHS spending and the robustness of cost-effectiveness assessments. The EU is advancing major legislative reforms--the Pharma Package, Critical Medicines Act (CMA), and EU Biotech Act--to boost competitiveness, strengthen supply chains, and incentivize local research and production. The new EU Health Technology Assessment Regulation (HTAR) introduces a Joint Clinical Assessment process, raising evidence standards and harmonizing requirements across Member States. Despite these efforts, challenges such as flat pharmaceutical spending, low venture capital investment, and threats to confidential discount mechanisms remain.
China is forging its own path, expanding access to innovative medicines through the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) and the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL). The introduction of a new Category C for highly innovative drugs, covered by commercial insurance, reflects China's dual focus on affordability and innovation. Price negotiations and volume-based procurement continue to drive down costs but concerns about supply sustainability and investment in innovation persist.
Across all regions, the drive for pricing transparency, value-based care, and resilient supply chains is intensifying. Policymakers, payors, and industry leaders must navigate a complex web of trade-offs to ensure affordable access, reward innovation, and sustain healthcare systems. The future of global drug pricing and market access hinges on the ability of governments and industry to collaborate, adapt, and innovate in an interconnected, cost-conscious world.
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/09/life-sciences-and-health-care-partners-author-global-drug-pricing-and-market-access
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Ropes & Gray Advises Partners Group on Its Investment in AtNorth's Next Phase of Growth
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 5 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advises Partners Group on its Investment in atNorth's Next Phase of Growth
Ropes & Gray has advised Partners Group (acting on behalf of its clients), one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, on its investment in the next phase of growth for atNorth, a leading pan-Nordic data center platform. Partners Group's infrastructure secondaries strategy will acquire around 10% of atNorth.
Partners Group originally acquired atNorth in 2022 through its infrastructure directs
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 5 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advises Partners Group on its Investment in atNorth's Next Phase of Growth
Ropes & Gray has advised Partners Group (acting on behalf of its clients), one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, on its investment in the next phase of growth for atNorth, a leading pan-Nordic data center platform. Partners Group's infrastructure secondaries strategy will acquire around 10% of atNorth.
Partners Group originally acquired atNorth in 2022 through its infrastructure directsstrategy, transforming it into a leading next-generation platform with eight operational data centers alongside several sites under development across the Nordics. atNorth has over 1.5 GW of secured power with a considerable amount of planned additional future capacity and a robust demand pipeline that is set to benefit from continued AI-driven growth.
Partners Group's infrastructure secondaries strategy has a track record of investing in data centers. In 2024, the strategy acquired a minority stake in eStruxture, a leading data center platform in Canada, which the Ropes & Gray team also advised on.
Partners Group recently held the final close of its infrastructure secondaries program at over $5.5 billion, which represented one of the largest dedicated infrastructure secondaries fundraises in the industry at the time.
The Ropes & Gray team was led by asset management partners Tom Alabaster and Chris Townsend with support from tax partner Andrew Howard, asset management associates Madalina Asandului and August Jones-Loiacono, and tax associate Tim Waters.
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/09/ropes-gray-advises-partners-group-investment-atnorth-next-phase-of-growth
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Pillsbury Secures Eleventh Circuit Victory for Aeromexico, Preserving Joint Venture With Delta Air Lines
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Secures Eleventh Circuit Victory for Aeromexico, Preserving Joint Venture with Delta Air Lines
Pillsbury secured a major appellate victory for Aeromexico, with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit unanimously vacating a Department of Transportation (DOT) order that would have terminated approval and antitrust immunity for the airline's long-standing joint venture with Delta Air Lines.
The nearly decade-old partnership allows Aeromexico and Delta to coordinate scheduling, pricing and
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NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Secures Eleventh Circuit Victory for Aeromexico, Preserving Joint Venture with Delta Air Lines
Pillsbury secured a major appellate victory for Aeromexico, with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit unanimously vacating a Department of Transportation (DOT) order that would have terminated approval and antitrust immunity for the airline's long-standing joint venture with Delta Air Lines.
The nearly decade-old partnership allows Aeromexico and Delta to coordinate scheduling, pricing andcapacity for flights between the U.S. and Mexico. In its published decision, the court concluded that the DOT relied on an inadequate market analysis and applied a more demanding open-skies standard to the Aeromexico-Delta joint venture than to comparable airline joint ventures.
Since the joint venture took effect in 2017, Aeromexico has transported approximately 58 million passengers on 454,000 flights between Mexico and the U.S., covering a combined 630 million miles. The ruling preserves the partnership and allows it to continue providing travelers with greater connectivity, expanded route options and lower fares. The decision also provides important guidance concerning DOT's review of international airline joint ventures.
The Pillsbury team representing Aeromexico included Aviation, Aerospace & Transportation practice group leader Charles Donley and senior counsel Edward Sauer, and Litigation partner Matthew MacLean and senior associate Nicole Steinberg, with support from Appellate partner Todd Kim.
The firm worked closely on the matter with the Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP team representing Delta Air Lines, which included partners Eugene Scalia and Amir Tayrani.
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Original text here: https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/news-and-insights/pillsbury-eleventh-circuit-victory-aeromexico-joint-venture-delta-air-lines.html
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Maurel & Prom on the Acquisition of Gran Tierra's Assets in Colombia and Ecuador
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Maurel & Prom on the acquisition of Gran Tierra's assets in Colombia and Ecuador
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Etablissements Maurel & Prom S.A. (M&P), an oil and gas company listed on Euronext Paris, on the signing of a Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Gran Tierra's assets in Colombia and Ecuador, for a total transaction value of US$1.33 billion.
The transaction covers all of Gran Tierra's exploration and production assets
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NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Maurel & Prom on the acquisition of Gran Tierra's assets in Colombia and Ecuador
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Etablissements Maurel & Prom S.A. (M&P), an oil and gas company listed on Euronext Paris, on the signing of a Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of Gran Tierra's assets in Colombia and Ecuador, for a total transaction value of US$1.33 billion.
The transaction covers all of Gran Tierra's exploration and production assetsin both countries, including producing fields, development projects and exploration licences. It represents a major strategic milestone for Maurel & Prom, significantly strengthening its presence in Latin America.
The total transaction value amounts to US$1.33 billion, including the assumption of certain debt instruments, including senior notes and a US$350 million prepayment facility entered into with Trafigura.
Completion of the transaction remains subject to obtaining the required regulatory approvals in Colombia and Ecuador and is expected to occur by the end of 2026.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer acted as legal counsel to Maurel & Prom on the corporate, energy, financing and tax aspects of this cross-border transaction.
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer team was led by partner Nina Bowyer on the Energy aspects.
The Paris team also included:
* Projects, Energy & Infrastructure: Amelie Dugast, Hennie Lui and Ayah Al-Sharari (associates), and Tendo Sebuyira (trainee solicitor);
* Corporate: Laurence Vincent (partner) and Nicolas Pegou (associate);
* Tax: Bruno Knadjian (partner) and Margaux Constantes (associate).
The international teams also included:
* Corporate (New York): Danielle MacGillivray (partner);
* Finance & Restructuring (New York): Edward Dougherty (partner) and Maria Falcao de Andrade (associate);
* Finance & Restructuring (London): Gabrielle Wong (partner), Alexander Yeagley (senior associate) and Monsiree Jirasarunya (consultant).
Maurel & Prom was also advised by Robalino Abogados on Ecuadorian law matters and by Chalela I Abogados S.A.S. on Colombian law matters. The seller was advised by Bracewell.
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URL: Etablissements Maurel & Prom S.A.
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-09/hsf-kramer-advises-maurel-prom-on-the-acquisition-of-gran-tierras-asset-in-colombia-and-ecuador
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Fried Frank: CVC Secondary Partners Raises $10B for Sixth Global Secondary PE Fund
NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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CVC Secondary Partners Raises $10B for Sixth Global Secondary PE Fund
Fried Frank advised CVC Secondary Partners, the dedicated secondaries investment strategy of leading global private markets manager CVC, on the final close of its sixth global secondary private equity fund Secondary Opportunities Fund VI ("SOF VI"), with aggregate capital commitments of c.$10 billion[1].
The fundraise attracted investment from a diversified and global institutional investor base of over
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NEW YORK, Sept. 5 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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CVC Secondary Partners Raises $10B for Sixth Global Secondary PE Fund
Fried Frank advised CVC Secondary Partners, the dedicated secondaries investment strategy of leading global private markets manager CVC, on the final close of its sixth global secondary private equity fund Secondary Opportunities Fund VI ("SOF VI"), with aggregate capital commitments of c.$10 billion[1].
The fundraise attracted investment from a diversified and global institutional investor base of over200 returning and new limited partners, with approximately 50% committed by investors that had not participated in prior Secondary Opportunity Funds ("SOF Funds").
The fundraise represents a significant increase over prior SOF Funds, underscoring the strong momentum behind CVC Secondary Partners and the continued expansion of the global private equity secondaries market. SOF VI operates in the private equity secondaries mid-market, targeting buyout fund investments managed by high-quality GPs. For more on the fundraise, read CVC's press release.
Fried Frank is proud to have advised CVC on this very significant fundraise, further strengthening our partnership and commitment to supporting CVC's strategic growth initiatives.
The Fried Frank team was led by asset management partners Kate Downey, Piers Harris and Athena Tan.
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[1] Expressed in US Dollars. Taken together with parallel investment funds and accounts. Inclusive of the CVC house and employee commitments.
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This communication is for general information only. It is not intended, nor should it be relied upon, as legal advice. In some jurisdictions, this may be considered attorney advertising. Please refer to the firm's data policy page for further information.
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URL: CVC Secondary Partners
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Original text here: https://www.friedfrank.com/news-and-insights/cvc-secondary-partners-raises-10b-for-sixth-global-secondary-pe-fund-13152
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Dentons Advises MBank on Financing for 62.7 MW Polish Solar Portfolio
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises mBank on financing for 62.7 MW Polish solar portfolio
Dentons has advised mBank, acting as lender, on the financing of Project Vistula, a 62.7 MW portfolio of solar photovoltaic projects in Poland developed by London-based independent power platform Gulermak Renewables.
The PLN 152.9 million financing will support the construction and operation of five solar assets: Brodnica I and II, Glinnik I and II, and Powidz. All projects are currently under construction, with Powidz expected to be the first to
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises mBank on financing for 62.7 MW Polish solar portfolio
Dentons has advised mBank, acting as lender, on the financing of Project Vistula, a 62.7 MW portfolio of solar photovoltaic projects in Poland developed by London-based independent power platform Gulermak Renewables.
The PLN 152.9 million financing will support the construction and operation of five solar assets: Brodnica I and II, Glinnik I and II, and Powidz. All projects are currently under construction, with Powidz expected to be the first toenter commercial operation later this year.
The financing establishes a repeatable framework to support Gulermak Renewables' continued expansion in Poland and selected other European markets. The successful financial close is underpinned by a dual revenue structure: a government-guaranteed contract for difference providing long-term contracted revenue, complemented by a multi-site route-to-market agreement with Hekla Energy covering Brodnica and Powidz and running through to 2030.
The mBank team included Gracjan Biskup, Piotr Ziopaja and Daniel Uscimiak, while the Gulermak Renewables team included Turkekul Dogan, Zeyp Kurt, Beyza Sirkeci, Patrycja Bojdo and Menelaos Vakalopoulos.
Dentons' services were supervised by Adriana Mierzwa-Bronikowska, partner and head of the Projects practice in the Warsaw office. Managing counsel Aleksander Haleniuk led the work on the preparation, negotiation and execution of the finance documents, supported by associate Monika Niedopytala.
Managing counsel Maciej Ziolkowski led the due diligence work on the transaction, supported by associates Gracjan Bielawski, Zofia Szewczuk and Bartlomiej Ksiazek. Energy-related work was supervised by Piotr Ciolkowski, partner and co-head of the Energy and Natural Resources practice.
Senior associate Bartlomiej Slemp and associate Kacper Miller were responsible for drafting bankable EPC contracts with the general contractor and the subcontractor.
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URL: mBank
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Original text here: https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2026/september/dentons-advises-mbank-on-financing-for-62-7-mw-polish-solar-portfolio
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Dentons Advises Equans UK & Ireland on Its Acquisition of Mway Communications
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises Equans UK & Ireland on its acquisition of Mway Communications
London--Dentons has advised Equans UK & Ireland on its strategic acquisition of Mway Communications, a leading specialist in highways technology and communications infrastructure.
Mway provides critical technology and engineering solutions to National Highways and Tier 1 contractors across the UK's Strategic Road Network. The business employs around 100 people and generates annual turnover of approximately pound sterling26 million.
The acquisition
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises Equans UK & Ireland on its acquisition of Mway Communications
London--Dentons has advised Equans UK & Ireland on its strategic acquisition of Mway Communications, a leading specialist in highways technology and communications infrastructure.
Mway provides critical technology and engineering solutions to National Highways and Tier 1 contractors across the UK's Strategic Road Network. The business employs around 100 people and generates annual turnover of approximately pound sterling26 million.
The acquisitionstrengthens Equans' UK capabilities in connected infrastructure, operational technology and communications networks. Mway's services span technology deployment, electrical engineering, street lighting, traffic signals, inductive loop installation and highways civil works, complementing Equans' existing capabilities across digital infrastructure, energy systems, engineering and asset management.
James Graham, Divisional CEO at Equans UK & Ireland, said: "Mway Communications has built an excellent reputation as a trusted delivery partner across the UK's Strategic Road Network. Their deep sector knowledge and proven customer partnerships make them excellent in their operation. We are delighted to welcome the Mway team to Equans. We would also like to thank the Dentons team for the commercial and pragmatic advice throughout the transaction."
Chris Colclough, Partner in Dentons' UK Corporate team, said: "We are delighted to have supported Equans on this strategic acquisition. Mway is a high-quality business operating at the heart of the UK's critical highways infrastructure, and its specialist technology and engineering capabilities make it a compelling addition to Equans' existing platform. The transaction reflects the continued investment we are seeing in connected and technology-enabled infrastructure across the UK. It was a real pleasure to work with the Equans team and support them in delivering the acquisition."
The Dentons team was led by Chris Colclough, Partner and Head of the Milton Keynes Corporate team, supported by Senior Associate Chris Northway, Associate Emily Bowler and Trainee Mayowa Olagunju, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of Dentons specialists including Rukia Khatun and Lily Folland (Technology, Media and Telecommunications), Jamie MacGregor (Tax), Verity Buckingham (Employment) and Chris De Luca (Real Estate).
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About Dentons
Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit dentons.com
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URL: Equans UK & Ireland
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Original text here: https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2026/september/dentons-advises-equans-uk-and-ireland-on-acquisition-of-mway-communications
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