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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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Littler Issues Commentary: New York Legislature Advances New Restrictions on Severance Agreements
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Sept. 4, 2026, by shareholder Adriana Foreman, counsel Michael Paglialonga and associate Joseph A. Gusmano:
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New York Legislature Advances New Restrictions on Severance Agreements
The New York Legislature recently passed a bill that would impose new procedural requirements on employers seeking releases of claims in employee severance agreements. The bill, known as the No Severance Ultimatums Act, is expected to be delivered to Governor Kathy Hochul before the end of 2026. Given the legislation's
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Sept. 4, 2026, by shareholder Adriana Foreman, counsel Michael Paglialonga and associate Joseph A. Gusmano:
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New York Legislature Advances New Restrictions on Severance Agreements
The New York Legislature recently passed a bill that would impose new procedural requirements on employers seeking releases of claims in employee severance agreements. The bill, known as the No Severance Ultimatums Act, is expected to be delivered to Governor Kathy Hochul before the end of 2026. Given the legislation'spotentially significant impact and immediate effective date if signed, we are providing this advance notice so employers can begin assessing their severance practices and preparing for possible implementation.
The bill would add a new Section 215-d to the New York Labor Law that would extend requirements similar to the federal Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) to all severance agreements requiring employees to waive claims against their employer.
Scope of Covered Agreements
The bill targets what the legislature characterizes as "coercive severance ultimatums" and would apply when an employer offers an employee or former employee an agreement related to the individual's separation from employment that requires the release of waivable claims.
Unlike the OWBPA, which applies only to waivers of federal age discrimination claims by employees age 40 and older, the New York bill would apply regardless of the employee's age or the nature of the claims being released. As a result, the legislation would significantly expand the population of those entitled to periods of time to consider and revoke severance agreements.
Proposed Requirements
Under the bill, an employer offering a covered severance agreement would be required to notify the employee that:
* The employee has the right to consult with an attorney regarding the agreement;
* The employee has at least 21 days to consider the agreement;
* The employee may revoke the agreement within seven days after execution;
* The agreement will not become effective or enforceable until after the revocation period expires; and
* The employee may execute the agreement before the expiration of the 21-day review period, provided that the employee's decision to do so is knowing, voluntary, and not induced by the employer through fraud, misrepresentation, threats to withdraw or alter the offer, or promises of more favorable terms in exchange for early execution.
For many employers, these requirements will be familiar because similar requirements already exist under federal law and certain New York statutes addressing confidentiality provisions in agreements involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims.
Consequences of Noncompliance
The legislation does not create an express private right of action or enforcement mechanism by the New York State Department of Labor. Rather, the bill provides that any severance agreement that violates its requirements will be deemed "void and unenforceable."
This would create substantial risk for employers because the primary purpose of most severance agreements is to secure an enforceable release of claims. Under the proposed framework, an employer that provides severance benefits in exchange for a release could later discover that the release is unenforceable if the agreement failed to satisfy the statute's procedural requirements.
The legislation also provides that it does not diminish protections available under any other law, rule, or regulation. Accordingly, employers would need to continue to evaluate overlapping obligations under federal law, the New York Labor Law, the New York General Obligations Law, and other potentially applicable statutes.
Collective Bargaining Exception
The bill contains an exception for severance agreements negotiated pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement. Employers, however, should carefully evaluate the scope of any claimed exemption since the legislation does not appear to create a blanket exclusion for all union-related severance arrangements.
Practical Considerations for Employers
If Governor Hochul signs the legislation, employers may face immediate implementation challenges because the bill would take effect upon signing. Employers with New York workforces may therefore wish to begin evaluating their severance practices now.
Among other things, employers should consider:
* Reviewing New York severance agreement templates to ensure they contain the required notices and procedural provisions;
* Evaluating whether current separation practices align with a seven-day revocation period before agreements become effective;
* Reviewing communications used by human resources personnel, managers, and employee relations professionals when presenting severance agreements;
* Training decision-makers to avoid conduct that could be viewed as encouraging or pressuring employees to forgo the full review period;
* Assessing pending separations and reductions in force that may be affected if the governor signs the legislation; and
* Confirming continued compliance with OWBPA requirements and other federal and state laws governing waivers and releases.
Given the bill's proposed immediate effective date and the absence of transition guidance, advance preparation could help minimize disruption if Governor Hochul signs the legislation.
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Authors
Adriana Foreman
Shareholder
New York
aforeman@littler.com
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Michael Paglialonga
Of Counsel
New York
mpaglialonga@littler.com
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Joseph A. Gusmano
Associate
Long Island
jgusmano@littler.com
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/new-york-legislature-advances-new-restrictions-severance-agreements
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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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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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About Dentons
Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. For more information visit dentons.com
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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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Akin Advises Birch in $1.8 Billion Sale to Diversified
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Advises Birch in $1.8 Billion Sale to Diversified
(Houston) - Akin advised Birch Permian Holdings, Inc. and certain affiliated companies, a leading independent oil and gas producer with operations in the Permian Basin, in its agreement to sell to Diversified Energy Company in a transaction valued at approximately $1.8 billion. The acquisition significantly expands Diversified's footprint in the Permian Basin, one of the nation's most prolific energy-producing regions, and is expected to establish Diversified
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Advises Birch in $1.8 Billion Sale to Diversified
(Houston) - Akin advised Birch Permian Holdings, Inc. and certain affiliated companies, a leading independent oil and gas producer with operations in the Permian Basin, in its agreement to sell to Diversified Energy Company in a transaction valued at approximately $1.8 billion. The acquisition significantly expands Diversified's footprint in the Permian Basin, one of the nation's most prolific energy-producing regions, and is expected to establish Diversifiedas a scaled operator in the basin.
The Akin representation was led by a team of: energy partner John Goodgame, private equity partner Andrew Lehman, energy partner Leana Garipova and tax partner Alison Chen.
Additional support was provided by:
* energy counsel Dan Harrist and associate Hailey Marino;
* antitrust & international competition partner Brian Rafkin;
* labor & employment partner Lauren Leyden and counsel Alexandra Johnson;
* tax partner Julia Pashin and associates Samir Halawi and Cara Buchicchio;
* energy partners Charlie Ofner and Cole Bredthauer;
* executive compensation & employee benefits partner Stephanie Bollheimer;
* projects & energy transition associate Matt Mouer; and
* corporate associates Kristen Ferrara, Nicole Shrader, Rhylee Azevedo and Stan Stanulonis.
For additional information on the transaction, please click here (https://ir.div.energy/news-events/us-press-releases/detail/230/diversified-announces-accretive-acquisition-of-birch).
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Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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URL: Birch Permian Holdings
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Original text here: https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/press-releases/akin-advises-birch-in-dollar18-billion-sale-to-diversified
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