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Over the past 15 years, our market-leading Fund Finance team has published 150+ Legal Updates tracking the evolution of the market. Together, they reflect how market structures, documentation, and legal frameworks have developed over time. FundFinance.com brings that insight into a single, fully searchable platform, making it easier to find relevant analysis and understand how key issues have evolved. For newer professionals, it provides a place to build foundational knowledge by working through existing analysis, organized in a way that allows them to start with the basics and move into more complex topics as their experience grows. For more experienced practitioners, the value is speed and depth. The platform makes it easier to access analysis on complex issues such as structural subordination, side letter considerations in borrowing base calculations, the foreclosure process, and the evolving regulatory landscape—helping reduce the time needed to get oriented, pressure-test positions, and prepare for client conversations. The site also includes tools designed to make data and legal frameworks more actionable: 🔹 Call Report Dashboard: a clearer view of bank exposure to NDFIs 🔹 US Sovereign Immunity Map: an interactive look at jurisdictional considerations 🔹 Capital Callout: visual insights into trends across the alternatives market Start exploring FundFinance.com today: https://lnkd.in/gWcYce_Y #FundFinance

On April 30, our New York office hosted over 150 clients and industry leaders for Mayer Brown’s 2026 AI Summit, a focused look at how organizations are navigating the legal, regulatory, and commercial realities of AI at scale. The conversation made clear that AI has moved from experimentation to enterprise priority. Here’s what stood out from the discussion: 🔹 AI governance is now operational, not theoretical. Organizations are moving beyond frameworks into execution, building cross-functional governance teams, mapping use cases to risk, and embedding policies into day-to-day workflows. Governance is becoming a living system, not a static document. 🔹Intellectual property remains unsettled and high stakes. Questions around ownership, fair use, and training data are still evolving in real time. Recent rulings largely finding fair use in certain training sets are encouraging for AI companies, but several other questions remain undecided. 🔹ROI in AI is broader than cost savings. Leading organizations are redefining ROI to include adoption, employee enablement, platform stability, and governance maturity. The biggest barrier isn’t the technology; it’s moving people up the “AI fluency curve.” 🔹AI contracts demand new frameworks beyond traditional software deals—covering unique IP, performance, and liability questions that legacy templates weren't built for. And as AI shifts from assistive tools to autonomous agents, the biggest contracting challenge moves from managing bad outputs to allocating responsibility for independent actions. 🔹Broader AI adoption brings new security threats. From shadow AI to AI-powered cyberattacks and autonomous agents, companies face diverse, unpredictable, and substantial risks. Companies should build on strong foundations as they recalibrate their defenses and prepare to respond to incidents at “machine speed.” Continue the conversation and explore our AI Resource Center for legal regulatory and operational insights: https://lnkd.in/gMn-BdbS #ArtificialIntelligence

We've launched Private Capital | Capital Solutions in London — combining restructuring, special situations, and bespoke capital structuring into a single, execution-driven capability spanning the full deal lifecycle. One seamless team. One partner-led platform built for the convergence of modern private capital. Capital Solutions is the strategic engine of our Private Capital platform. In complex capital situations, the right answer isn't about tools — it demands judgement, sequencing, and decisive execution across the full capital structure. From liability management and rescue financing to accelerated M&A, fund-led secondaries and bespoke structuring — our clients get one gateway, one conversation, and coordinated delivery from origination through exit. This week, London Managing Partner Dominic Griffiths and Global Co-Head of Restructuring Michael Fiddy spoke to Financial News about our client-centric approach and the transatlantic collaboration driving record growth in London — including PE deal volume nearly doubling in 2025 and revenue up 20%. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/eKCDPJyZ #privatecapital #capitalsolutions #privateequity

Mayer Brown in Singapore advised on a landmark USD750 million sustainability-linked syndicated loan facility for PT Vale Indonesia Tbk, supporting its continued focus on responsible mining. The firm represented United Overseas Bank Limited as sole coordinator, alongside DBS Bank, Mizuho Bank, PT Bank Mizuho Indonesia and United Overseas Bank as mandated lead arrangers, underwriters and bookrunners. This transaction marks PT Vale Indonesia's debut in the international syndicated loan market and represents a significant milestone in strengthening the company's responsible mining practices. The facility was oversubscribed by 1.7 times, with participation from 14 international banks — a clear demonstration of robust market confidence in the company's business fundamentals and sustainability-oriented strategy. This transaction is testament to our track record in advising on complex financings in Indonesia and across the mining and natural resources sector, underscoring our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that support our clients' long-term strategic and environmental goals. Our Banking & Finance team was led by partner Janelene Chen with support from associates Gabriel Lim and Henderik Tan. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ggzZBSxq #SustainableFinance #SyndicatedLending #Mining

Last week, we welcomed clients and industry leaders to Mayer Brown’s New York Antitrust Symposium for a timely discussion on the direction of global antitrust enforcement. Featuring a keynote from former FTC Chair Jon Leibowitz, the program explored evolving DOJ and FTC priorities, heightened cross border scrutiny, and what companies should anticipate heading further into 2026 and beyond. Panels examined antitrust risk across digital markets, data driven collaboration, regional enforcement trends in Asia, remedies, and the growing role of private litigation and funding. Here’s a snapshot of the key insights shared by our lawyers and guest speakers: 🔸𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱. Rapidly evolving technology is reshaping competitive dynamics and creating novel antitrust risks—particularly with the emergence of algorithmic pricing—demanding that legal teams stay ahead of market developments across every region. 🔸 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝘀. Catalyzed by cross-border cartel investigations, agency remedy demands, and public enforcement priorities, regulators are pursuing antitrust violations with increasing rigor and sophistication across every dimension. 🔸𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Aggressive public enforcement, expanding private litigation fueled by third-party funding, evolving agency authority, emerging state AG influence, and more demanding remedy requirements collectively raise the stakes for companies that fail to manage antitrust risk effectively. Thank you to our speakers and attendees for an engaging and insightful program. #Antitrust #DigitalMarkets

Mayer Brown Restructuring partner Thomas (Tom) S. Kiriakos has been named to Global M&A Network’s “Top 100 Restructuring Professionals” list for 2026! He was one of only 50 lawyers included this year. Recognized as a top restructuring and bankruptcy practitioner by Chambers USA, Tom is described as “a great communicator, a great persuader, and an excellent negotiator” who “always has his client first in mind." He represents clients in restructuring transactions and bankruptcy cases spanning a wide range of industries, including real estate, construction, retail, manufacturing, hospitality, energy, transportation, and financial services, among others. His broad experience across diverse sectors enables him to navigate complex restructuring matters and deliver strategic tailored solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Learn more about Tom: https://lnkd.in/gD7hqWmw #Restructuring

Marcia Tavares Maack, our Global Director of Pro Bono, has been appointed Co-Chair of the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice Committee and will serve on its Executive Subcommittee. Marcia has been a member of the Committee since 2012 and has played a key role in advancing initiatives such as Keep Families Together, which connects international pro bono counsel with legal teams supporting children, families, and asylum seekers in the United States. Marcia leads Mayer Brown’s global pro bono program, working closely with legal services organizations and nonprofit partners to expand access to justice and drive meaningful participation across the firm. Marcia's appointment reflects her long-standing commitment to employ pro bono service to advance human rights and the rule of law across the globe. #ProBono 

Last week, Fund Finance industry professionals gathered in New York at the Fund Finance Market Update for a timely discussion on the forces shaping the market, including the growing role of insurance capital, the continued evolution of private credit, and the need for more flexible financing solutions across fund structures. Earlier in the day, we also hosted our Subscription Finance and NAV Facilities Training Program, a four-track program offering both ABCs and Next Level programming. With more than 600 registrants, this year’s events reflected the value of bringing market participants together for practical, forward-looking discussion. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a timely and engaging conversation. Explore our Subscription Finance and NAV Facilities Training Program and Fund Finance Market Update event materials: https://lnkd.in/eHUnYfgx #FundFinance

Competition authorities are sharpening their enforcement tools as markets evolve and ways of working adapt to technological developments. Authorities around the world are increasingly prepared to seize electronic evidence, including that stored on cloud-based systems or stored abroad. At the same time, several authorities are expanding their efforts to obtain information about potential violations of competition law to uncover possible infringements such as via AI tools, bolstered leniency regimes and modernised whistle blower programmes. These actions can have global consequences, as enforcement in one jurisdiction may trigger follow on private damages claims elsewhere. Our lawyers examine recent developments across the EU, UK, US, and Asia, and outlines key considerations for businesses navigating this increasingly complex enforcement landscape. Read here: https://lnkd.in/g_iUFBwT #Antitrust #Competition #DawnRaids

Join us in welcoming Ryan Sawyer to Mayer Brown as a partner in our Washington DC Real Estate practice. His addition reflects continued momentum for our Real Estate team, with nine partners joining over the past year. “Mayer Brown’s global Real Estate and Hospitality & Leisure practices have earned an excellent reputation as a leading adviser on sophisticated, large scale transactions, and what sets them apart is their client centered approach - one that prioritizes not only understanding client needs, but anticipating them and delivering meaningful, lasting value,” said Ryan. Ryan advises on a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including joint venture formation, financings, preferred equity investments, development, restructurings, and asset-level and entity-level acquisitions and dispositions. He has experience working with many of the largest institutional real estate investors, including life insurance companies, real estate funds, real estate developers, and REITs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUcizTrS #RealEstateLaw #HospitalityLaw