Law360 — Mergers & Acquisitions

Freshfields Advising EBay's $1.2B Depop Purchase From Etsy

eBay announced a $1.2 billion cash acquisition of Depop, the mobile fashion resale platform, from Etsy. Freshfields LLP is advising eBay, while Fenwick & West represents Etsy. The deal aims to strengthen eBay’s appeal to younger, Gen‑Z shoppers and expand its...

UK Raises Antitrust Concerns In Getty's Shutterstock Deal

Getty Images announced a $3.7 billion acquisition of Shutterstock, aiming to create a global leader in stock photography. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a provisional assessment that the merger could restrict the supply of editorial images in...

Judge Rejects FTC's Emergency Bid To Spare Merger Rule

A Texas federal judge denied the Federal Trade Commission’s emergency request to extend a seven‑day pause on its order that dismantles a sweeping pre‑merger reporting rule. The FTC now has until Thursday to seek relief from the Fifth Circuit Court...

Telecom Joint Venture To Pay $2.7B For UK Fiber Company

InfraVia Capital Partners, Telefónica and Liberty Global, through their Nexfibre joint venture, announced a $2.7 billion acquisition of Substantial Group, the United Kingdom’s second‑largest alternative fiber provider. The deal merges private‑equity capital with telecom expertise to expand Nexfibre’s footprint in the...

3 Firms Steer $3.5B Cencora, Covetrus Animal Health Merger

3 Firms Advise On $3.1B Mister Car Wash Take-Private Deal

Mister Car Wash $3.1B Take-Private Deal Advisers Announced

Mister Car Wash, a leading car wash chain, is set to be taken private in a $3.1 billion transaction. Three advisory firms have been engaged to advise on the deal, which is expected to close later this year.

Cencora to Acquire Covetrus in $3.5B Animal Health Merger

Cencora announced a $3.5 billion merger with Covetrus, creating a leading animal health company. The transaction, guided by three advisory firms, combines Cencora's distribution capabilities with Covetrus's veterinary services platform. The deal is expected to close later this year.

2 Firms Guide Cos.' $1.9B PacifiCorp Assets Buy

Portland General Electric (PGE) and Manulife Investment Management have completed a $1.9 billion cash purchase of PacifiCorp's Washington state electricity assets. The transaction was overseen by law firms Latham & Watkins and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. Closing was announced on Tuesday, marking a significant...

Trump Family Invests In $1.5B Go-Public Merger For Drone Co.

Eric Trump is part of an investor consortium backing a $1.5 billion merger that will combine Florida‑based JFB Construction Holdings with Israeli drone manufacturer Xtend, effectively taking the unmanned‑air‑system firm public. The transaction mirrors a SPAC‑style deal, pairing a real‑estate operator...

Edwards Sued In Chancery Over $300M Heart Valve Earn-Out

Former shareholders of Valtech Cardio have sued its parent, Edwards Lifesciences, in the Delaware Chancery Court, alleging the medical‑device giant deliberately stalled development of a heart‑valve repair system. The lawsuit claims Edwards is avoiding payment of up to $300 million in...

Australian Coal Miner to Go Public via SPAC Merger

An Australian coal mining company announced plans to list on the US market through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The transaction will provide the miner with access to public capital and broaden its investor base.