Latham & Watkins has expanded its complex commercial litigation capabilities with the addition of Carson Young as a partner in its Houston office, the firm announced Monday. Young joins from Kirkland & Ellis, bringing significant experience handling high-stakes commercial disputes, energy-related litigation, and complex business conflicts for corporate clients. His arrival is part of Latham…

An Asia-Pacific team from Norton Rose Fulbright has advised ENEOS on its acquisition of Chevron’s downstream fuels and lubricants businesses across multiple Asia-Pacific jurisdictions, marking a significant expansion of ENEOS’ regional energy footprint.

Publicis Groupe has agreed to acquire LiveRamp, a global data collaboration platform, in a transaction valued at approximately $2.6 billion in equity value, marking a significant strategic expansion of Publicis’ data and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Holland & Knight has strengthened its telecommunications and technology regulatory capabilities with the appointment of a new Telecommunications Practice Group Chair, recruited from Wiley. The newly appointed leader brings extensive experience advising clients on telecommunications regulation, spectrum policy, broadband deployment, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) matters. The move reflects Holland & Knight’s continued investment in…

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) has successfully completed a $1.5 billion senior notes offering under its medium-term note program, further strengthening its funding profile and supporting ongoing corporate and operational initiatives.

Several leading international law firms have strengthened their presence in Washington, D.C., with a new round of attorney hires, reflecting continued demand for regulatory, investigations, and policy-focused legal services in the nation’s capital. Among the firms expanding their D.C. offices this month are Morrison Foerster, Mayer Brown, FisherBroyles, Saul Ewing, Baker McKenzie, and Fenwick &…

Global law firm Mayer Brown has been recognized as “ABS Law Firm of the Year” for the sixth consecutive year at the GlobalCapital US Securitization Awards, further reinforcing its leadership position in the structured finance market. The firm also received the “SRT Law Firm of the Year” honor at this year’s awards ceremony.

International law firm Holland & Knight has strengthened its tax capabilities in Texas with the addition of a three-lawyer tax team joining its Dallas office from K&L Gates.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (“ETI”), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, in connection with its issuance of $450 million 8.875% Fixed Rate Reset Tier 2 Nature Bonds.

Dentons has announced a significant expansion of its Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology practice in Hong Kong with the addition of three new partners: Loke-Khoon Tan, Dominic Edmondson, and Maria Joannides Smith, who join from Baker McKenzie. This strategic move aims to enhance Dentons’ capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region and globally, as the firm seeks…