Homburger advised UBS Group AG on its issuance of EUR 3 bn Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes under its Senior Debt Programme

On January 13, 2026, UBS Group AG successfully completed its issuance of EUR 1.5 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due February 2031 and EUR 1.5 bn in aggregate principal amount of Fixed Rate/Fixed Rate Callable Senior Notes due January 2037 under its Senior Debt Programme.

SAGA LEGAL ANNOUNCES THE JOINING OF NISHTHA KUMAR AS PARTNER

Saga Legal, a multi-service law firm, with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, has announced the joining of Nishtha Kumar as a Partner in its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. She will be based in the firm’s New Delhi office.

Announcing New Partners, Foreign Law Partner, Counsel and Foreign Law Counsel of Nagashima

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (“Nagashima”) is pleased to announce its new partners, foreign law partner (*), counsel and foreign law counsel effective as of January 1, 2026, as follows:

Morgan & Morgan advised Banistmo Investment Corporation, S.A. on the financial closing of the Eastern Pan-American Highway Rehabilitation Project.

Panama, January 7, 2026. Morgan & Morgan advised Banistmo Investment Corporation, S.A. in its role as: (i) trustee of the guarantee trust for financing and (ii) trustee of the trust required under applicable regulations for the Eastern Pan-American Highway Rehabilitation Project.

Homburger advised Baseline Wealth Management and its founder on its sale to Creative Planning

On January 13, 2026, Baseline Wealth Management, an established FINMA-registered portfolio manager and SEC-registered investment advisor (RIA) with offices in Geneva and Zurich, announced it has joined Creative Planning, one of the largest RIAs in the United States.

Leading Hong Kong Law Firm Oldham, Li & Nie Launches Dedicated U.S. Tax Advisory Practice

Oldham, Li & Nie (OLN), a leading independent Hong Kong law firm, is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated U.S. Tax Advisory Practice. This new practice expands the firm’s ability to assist Hong Kong clients with U.S. federal and California tax and legal matters, as well as business and corporate issues involving U.S. …

The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 17, 2025 No. 230-VIII “On Artificial Intelligence” was adopted

The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 17, 2025, No. 230-VIII “On Artificial Intelligence” (the “Law”) establishes the legal framework for regulating artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the Republic of Kazakhstan (“Kazakhstan”), based on the principles of legality, fairness, transparency, accountability, data protection, and the priority of human well-being. The Law defines the following:

Nxera Pharma concludes License Agreement with and invests into Santhera Pharmaceuticals

Nxera Pharma Co. Ltd, listed on the Tokio Stock Exchange, has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Santhera Pharmaceuticals under which Nxera will commercialize the drug AGAMREE® in Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Concurrently, Nxera invests in SIX-listed Santhera Pharmaceuticals Holding AG.

Bär & Karrer Advises the Ortlinghaus Group on the Sale of its EM+H Division.

In connection with a carve-out process, the Ortlinghaus Group sold its EM+H Division, which encompasses among others the production and sale of electromagnetic brakes and clutches as well as pneumatic toothed clutches and other trade goods to Stüwe Switzerland AG, a group company of Stüwe GmbH &Co. KG. The transaction has already been completed.

Kain Lawyers advises Nash Capital on cornerstone investment in Clear21

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised Nash Capital Growth Fund I, LP in connection with its cornerstone investment in Clear21, an AI powered software company transforming the smash repair industry.