Vanda, a B2B research and data provider specializing in tactical macro and strategic investment analysis for institutional investors, faced the challenge of transitioning ownership while maintaining its growth trajectory. The company sought a strateg...

Terramont Infrastructure Partners, a North American-focused infrastructure investment firm, faced the challenge of executing a complex recapitalization transaction involving a significant equity investment in Long Island Waste , a company dedicated t...

Elka Capital faced the challenge of entering a competitive market for community living options, particularly aimed at the growing demographic of older Australians. To address this, they partnered with Assembly Funds Management to acquire two sites in...

American Century Investments faced the challenge of registering its Irish Collective Asset-Management Vehicle (ICAV) under the new Overseas Fund Regime (OFR) in the UK, which opened on September 30, 2024. This new regime was designed for funds seekin...

Sucesión Simon Diaz Marquez, the estate of the late Venezuelan folk singer Simon Diaz, faced a significant challenge in a trademark and right of publicity dispute against Miami Fine Foods. This dispute involved complex legal proceedings, including a ...

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (Motherson), an auto components manufacturer, faced the challenge of expanding its market presence and capabilities through strategic acquisitions. The company sought to acquire a significant stake in Atsum...

Amaroq Minerals Ltd., an independent mining company with significant gold and strategic mineral assets in Southern Greenland, faced the challenge of securing substantial funding to accelerate its growth and exploration efforts. The company, which is ...

Bancshares of Ripley, Inc., the parent company of Bank of Ripley, faced the challenge of expanding its banking franchise and enhancing its service offerings to its customers. To address this, K&L Gates LLP facilitated a merger with Security Bancshare...

Commercial Bancgroup, Inc., the parent company of Commercial Bank, faced the challenge of expanding its community banking presence and increasing its total consolidated assets. To address this, K&L Gates LLP provided tailored legal advice during the ...

River Run Bancorp, MHC faced the challenge of sustaining the mutual community banking model in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. To address this, K&L Gates LLP provided tailored legal guidance for the merger with Rollstone Bancorp, MHC, which i...

K&L Gates advised Crédit Agricole CIB in providing Southeast Asia's first-ever sustainability-linked loan (SLL) to Cebu Pacific, a low-cost carrier based in the Philippines. The airline secured a Japanese operating lease with a call option (JOLCO) fo...

K&L Gates acted for ASX-listed Centuria Capital Group in its acquisition of a AU$22 million industrial facility located in Royal Park, South Australia, for its wholesale unlisted fund, Centuria Select Opportunities Fund (CSOF). The facility, which is...

Wesbanco, Inc., a multi-state bank holding company, faced the challenge of expanding its market presence and enhancing its financial capabilities through strategic growth. To address this, Wesbanco pursued the acquisition of Premier Financial Corp. i...

Fat Zebra, a prominent provider of digital payment solutions in Australia, faced the challenge of expanding its service offerings and market presence through strategic acquisitions. The company aimed to enhance its platform by integrating established...

Avenue Capital Group faced the challenge of acquiring Hubergroup, a leading specialty chemicals and print solutions company with a global presence in over 15 countries. The acquisition process was complex and required a structured bidding approach to...

Dash Living, a Hong Kong-based rental housing platform, faced the challenge of expanding its operations across the Asia-Pacific region while transforming into a fully integrated living sector asset management platform. To support this strategic trans...

K&L Gates advised on the sale of Jewellers Loop and Q Report to a subsidiary of US-based insurance company Jewelers Mutual Group. Jewellers Loop, established in 2004, was Australia’s first specialist jewellery insurance provider, offering two special...

Ruanyun Edai Technology Inc., a prominent AI technology company specializing in K-12 education in China, faced the challenge of raising capital to support its growth and innovation in the educational technology sector. The company aimed to enhance it...

MSA Safety Incorporated, a US-based leader in advanced safety products, faced the challenge of expanding its market presence in Europe through strategic acquisitions. The company identified M&C TechGroup Germany GmbH, a prominent player in gas analys...

K&L Gates acted as underwriter counsel to A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, a US wealth management and financial firm, in the initial public offering (IPO) of Lakeshore Acquisition III. This SPAC, led by the CEO of Shanghai Renaissance Investment Mana...