Orrick Hires Meta Lawyer in San Francisco

Global law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has strengthened its technology and corporate capabilities with the appointment of Nicole Lopez as a partner in its San Francisco office, the firm announced Thursday. Lopez joins Orrick from Meta Platforms, Inc., where she served as a senior in-house lawyer advising on complex corporate, regulatory, and technology-related matters

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Dentons advises on US$300 million PPP hospital project in Uzbekistan

Global law firm Dentons has advised the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan on the development of a major multidisciplinary hospital project in the Fergana Region, marking a significant milestone for healthcare infrastructure in Central Asia.

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Hogan Lovells advises Sila Realty Trust in US$2.4 billion acquisition by Blue Owl Affiliates

Sila Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: SILA) (“Sila,” the “Company”) recently announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement under which certain affiliates of Blue Owl Real Estate Capital LLC will purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Sila Realty Trust, Inc. for US$30.38 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$2.4 billion.…

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Four-Partner Litigation Team, Led by Former Acting Solicitor General Jeffrey Wall, Set to Join Gibson Dunn’s Appellate Practice

Today, Gibson Dunn announced the addition of a four-person team of top appellate and strategic litigators, solidifying the firm’s standing as the top location in the country for litigation expertise. The firm’s Appellate and Constitutional Law Practice will be led by former Acting Solicitor General Jeff Wall, who will build on the firm’s outstanding track…

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Kirkland Recruits at Least 10 Latham Lawyers in Houston, NY

Kirkland & Ellis is set to bolster its energy and infrastructure capabilities with the expected arrival of two partners from Latham & Watkins, who will lead a team of approximately 10 to 11 lawyers joining the firm across Houston and New York.

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Akin Advises Pantheon as Lead Investor on €250 Million Sustainability Focused Continuation Vehicle Managed by Alder

Leading international private markets investor Pantheon received advice from Akin on its role as lead investor in the €250 million closing of an Article 9 sustainability-focused continuation vehicle run by Nordic private equity firm Alder.

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