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DLA Piper advised the foundation and its bodies on the legal review of the transaction structure from a corporate law and compliance perspective. In this regard, a team from the law firm supported the preparation and implementation of the board decisions. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to take place in the summer of 2025.

Founded in Munich in 2000, WTS is today one of the leading independent players in the attractive tax advisory industry, with 14 locations in Germany, over 1,500 employees and an annual revenue of around EUR250 million.

DLA Piper team was co-led by partners Dr Emanuel H. F. Ballo (Compliance, Frankfurt) and Dr Moritz von Hesberg (Corporate/M&A, Hamburg), and included partner Dr Nils Krause (Corporate/M&A, Hamburg), senior associate Robert Fischer-Sonnberg (Corporate/M&A, Hamburg) as well as associates Dr Gregor Schott (Compliance, Frankfurt) and Melanie Bierwirth (Corporate/M&A, Hamburg).

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Commenting on the transaction, partner Vicky Ma said, “We are pleased to continue supporting China Merchants Bank and Natixis on their innovative and complex cross-border financing transactions, particularly in the clean energy sector.”

Martin Wurth, partner in Clifford Chance’s Luxembourg office, added, “NAV financing has become an important tool for funds seeking to refinance existing portfolios. We are delighted to see Luxembourg-based lenders play an increasingly active role in this evolving market.”

Vicky led a cross-jurisdiction team consisting of senior advisor Yi Wang (Luxembourg), counsel Chengcheng Wu (Beijing), associate Partick Lam (Hong Kong) and trainee solicitor Thomas So (Hong Kong), supported by partner Martin Wurth (Luxembourg) and associate Tjasa Langerholc (Luxembourg).

Clifford Chance regularly advises clients on market-leading energy transition-related transactions, including cross-border financing and investments in renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

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The investment is part of AMAVI Capital’s strategy to invest in the growth of real estate operating platforms.

The Clifford Chance team consisted of partner Patrice Viaene and associate Gillis Waelkens in Brussels, and associates Andreína Velásquez, María Rodrigo and Maria Barragan in Madrid.

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65 Gresham Street will upon completion be one of the largest brown-to-green redevelopment projects in the City of London, avoiding demolition through large-scale reuse and regeneration. The building will be fully electric and will target a 66% whole life carbon reduction and operational carbon at 12% lower than the 2022 GLA criteria. The redevelopment will add four new floors and 26,000 sq. ft. of roof terraces, with 360° views of the City of London landmarks, and best-in-class end-of-trip facilities.

Our multi-disciplinary team was led by Real Estate partner Angela Kearns, with support from Senior Associates Ben Redding, Angela Shepherd, Alex Pennington and Katie Kempthorne, and Associates Lucy Johnson and Daniel Stamford. Property Litigation advice was provided by Director of Property Litigation Ben Hatton and Associate Jordan Gulwell. Tax support was provided by Partner David Saleh, VAT Director Simon Corzberg, Senior Associate Viktoria Parkhomenko and Associate Ross Windell.

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The strategic acquisition expands Harrison Street and 1547’s digital infrastructure platform across the Pacific and reinforces DRFortress’s position as interconnective hub. Based in Honolulu, DRFortress operates the state’s largest data center, with over 800 racks and the highest concentration of IP carriers and networks in Hawaii.

“This deal will shape connectivity in the Pacific. It was a privilege to advise Harrison Street and 1547 on this transaction, leveraging our firm’s deep real estate and data center experience” said Michael Rechtin, the DLA Piper partner who led the real estate deal team. “This acquisition reflects the growing demand for robust, scalable, and strategically located digital infrastructure. We’re proud to support our clients in their pursuit of expanding access.”

In addition to Rechtin (Chicago), Brian Wolhberg (Chicago) led DLA Piper’s corporate deal team. Other members of the deal team included of counsels David Charles (Chicago) and Nia Brown (Washington, DC), attorney Kalisa Kennedy (Chicago); and associates Arnold MacEbong (Los Angeles), Emily Becker, Matt Hilowitz, and Darius Callum (all in Chicago), Michael Myers (Los Angeles), and Huntington Domine (Palo Alto).

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Upon closing, the combined company will be renamed Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and is expected to remain NASDAQ-listed under the new ticker symbol “RJET”.

“It was a pleasure to advise Mesa Air Group on this momentous business combination, which will allow Mesa to continue its mission of connecting communities across the country and strengthen and improve its capabilities,” said Greg Hall, the DLA Piper partner who led the deal team.

In addition to Hall (Phoenix), the DLA Piper team included partners Keith Ranta and Rita Patel (Washington, DC) and associates Vincent Schiavoni and Zachary Silva (both in Phoenix).

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