The firm represented TCV in raising its Fund VIII with approximately $2.23 billion in capital commitments.  Based in Silicon Valley, TCV invests in high-growth technology companies across North America and Europe.  With nearly 20 years of experience backing market leading technology companies in the internet, business and financial services, infrastructure and software markets, TCV is widely recognized as one of the leading firms helping innovative firms and their management teams achieve success.

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International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised its client, Cahill Energy, on the historic agreement with the Barbados Government to build and operate a revolutionary Waste to Energy plant on the island. The plant will utilise the most innovative technology available to provide up to 25% of the island’s needs.

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A tax and corporate team, led by Tax Partner Russell Warren and Corporate Partner Adrian West have advised Pets at Home Group Plc and its management team on matters relating to management shareholders in connection with the company’s listing on the main market of the London Stock Exchange on 17 March 2014.

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American Express Company announced that it has signed an agreement to create a joint venture for its Global Business Travel (GBT) division, pursuant to which American Express will share ownership of the joint venture with an investor group including Willkie client Macquarie Capital, as well as Certares, Qatar Investment Authority (through its wholly owned subsidiary Qatar Holding LLC) and funds managed by BlackRock, in exchange for a $900 million investment. The business will continue to operate under the “American Express Global Business Travel” brand.

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International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges has advised Ono’s principal shareholders, Providence Equity Partners, CCMP, THLee and Quadrangle on the €7.2 billion sale of Grupo Corporativo Ono, S.A. (Ono) to Vodafone. More >>

DLA Piper has advised Vodafone Holdings Europe S.L.U. (Vodafone) on its acquisition of Spanish cable company Grupo Corporativo Ono, S.A. (Ono) for €7.2 billion on a debt and cash free basis. More >>

BLG is pleased to announce that the Ottawa LRT project was chosen by Project Finance Magazine as the North American Public Private Partnership (PPP) Deal of the Year for 2013.

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Cahill represented the joint book-running managers and co-managers in connection with the public offering of $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 and $2,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 by HCA, Inc. Proceeds were used to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes. More >>

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DLA Piper advised Coupons.com Incorporated in its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.

Coupons.com, a leader in digital coupons, operates a platform that connects brands and retailers with consumers through Web, mobile and social channels. Over 2,000 brands from more than 700 consumer packaged goods companies and many of the leading grocery, drug and mass merchandise retailers, use the company’s platform to reach consumers. More >>