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What types of sanctions can be imposed under the EU AI Act? Our latest blog explores the penalty framework for compliance with its rules, specifically focusing on AI systems and GPAI models. Read now. ➡️ https://okt.to/YWupcs 📝 Christoph Werkmeister | Theresa Ehlen | Lutz Riede | Dr. Philipp Roos | John-Markus Maddaloni #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAct #EUAIAct

Wishing the very best of luck to senior associate Caroline Chew who is representing Singapore at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games with her equine partner Blue Hors 'Mo' Zatchmo. This will be Caroline’s second appearance at the Olympic Games following her debut in Tokyo 3 years ago. Good luck Caroline!

We have advised JD Sports Fashion on the closing of its all-cash acquisition of Hibbett. The transaction was closed on July 25. Our team was led out of New York by M&A partners Paul Tiger and Tomas Rua and associates Victor Ma, Casey Hagen and Connor Lang and included London M&A partners Claire Wills and Andrew Hutchings. Learn more: https://okt.to/zdjXRg

For the third consecutive year, we have been recognized in Bloomberg Law's DEI Framework, which lists law firms that meet or exceed established diversity thresholds in recruitment, retention, leadership, talent pipelines and business strategy. Learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can achieve their potential. ➡️ https://okt.to/CsGe41 #DiversityAndInclusion #DEI

We have once again secured multiple top rankings in Bloomberg’s capital markets league tables for H1 2024, including first by deal value in EMEA (including the UK) on IPOs and equity offerings, first by deal count for corporate investment grade bonds and third by deal value for global IPOs. Learn more: https://okt.to/2e5b8i

Congratulations to our team in China on winning 8 times at the China Business Law Awards 2024 in the following categories: AI, Technology & Telecoms | Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption | Automotive, Industrials & Manufacturing | Competition & Antitrust | Corporate Compliance | M&A (Inbound and Domestic) | M&A (Outbound) | Restructuring & Insolvency Find out more about our work in the Greater China region at https://lnkd.in/dPfDHuiH

We have advised international pharmaceutical company Grünenthal on its acquisition of Valinor Pharma and its product Movantik® (naloxegol), with a total deal value of approx. $250 million inclusive of all royalty obligations. The transaction further expands Grünenthal's portfolio of established medicines and adds to the company's growing US business. Our team was led by partners Adam H. Golden, Oliver Board and Kristen Riemenschneider. Learn more: https://okt.to/YZjz4t

Across Europe, we are seeing national and geographic attributes continue to shape deal flow as companies navigate the #energytransition. 🌍 In the southern states, the abundance of #solarenergy is driving M&A in operational and development phase projects 🌍 In the Nordics, low-carbon energy is driving investment in #greenhydrogen for domestic use 🌍 In the UK, the regulated environment for #CCUS investment is driving increasing interest from a wide range of domestic and international investors Explore the details. ➡️ https://okt.to/c5tOAW 📝 James Chapman | Philip Morgan | Jake Reynolds #sustainability #MergersAndAcquisitions

Two years ago, the EU and UK introduced new vertical block exemptions and guidelines. The European Commission has since imposed the highest record fine on file for unlawful territorial restrictions imposed in the context of a vertical supply agreement. Our latest Essential Antitrust podcast examines recent enforcement trends across jurisdictions worldwide. Listen & subscribe now: Spotify > https://okt.to/yiePIR Apple > https://okt.to/AG6D7h Web > https://okt.to/qS01Wc 🎙 Charlotte Colin-Dubuisson | Alastair Mordaunt | Meghan Rissmiller | Jenn Mellott

We are advising Yokohama on its acquisition of Goodyear's off-the-road tire business for $905 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. Our team is led by partners Paul Tiger and Sebastian Fain in New York and Takeshi Nakao and Noah Carr in Tokyo. They are supported by a large cross-border, multidisciplinary team including counsel Enrique Dancausa, senior associates Max Sanders, Marissa Yu and Hugh Goodwin. Read more: https://okt.to/JPhC9k