Linklaters LLP is an international law firm headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, the Americas, Asia‑Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. The firm advises corporates, financial institutions, sponsors and governments on complex cross‑border corporate, finance, regulatory and dispute matters.
For companies in the chemical and broader industrials and energy value chains, Linklaters provides counsel on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and carve‑outs; project development and financing for petrochemical and infrastructure assets; capital markets; antitrust and merger control; commercial supply and offtake contracts; environmental, health and safety and product regulation; climate and sustainability matters (including decarbonization, carbon capture and hydrogen); investigations and disputes; restructuring and insolvency; and trade, sanctions and other compliance topics. Its work spans upstream feedstocks, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and downstream distribution.
Transaction yields roughly $152 million cash; seller retains 11% and will operate a diketene unit in transition; expected close in Q4.
Tina Hinz becomes General Counsel & CCO on June 1, 2026. Ex-Linklaters, at the firm since 2016; led financings, trading compliance, crisis stabilisation and EU compliance rollout.
Sale of select European olefins and polyolefins sites in Berre, Münchsmünster, Carrington and Tarragona closes; APS stays in Tarragona. Divested unit renamed Velogy to sharpen portfolio and capital
Dow receives $540M as Macquarie raises its stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions to 49%, enhancing their strategic partnership and expanding service offerings across multiple sectors.
Dow gains $540M as Macquarie raises its stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions to 49%, enhancing their strategic partnership and expanding service offerings across multiple sectors.