Ballard Spahr chairman Peter Michaud has been unanimously reelected to a second term as head of the firm, beginning in 2027. Michaud, responsible for guiding the firm through a merger with the mid-sized Pacific Northwest firm Lane Powell, plans to continue the firm’s growth trajectory, including through additional small combinations.

Data collected from 10 Pennsylvania firms, including those beyond the Am Law 200, showed an average revenue growth of 5.9%, roughly half the nationwide average of 11.2%.

Chapman and Cutler LLP has announced the arrival of Gary Brooks as a partner in the firm’s Investment Management Group, strengthening its capabilities in advising asset managers, investment funds and financial institutions.

Global law firm Dentons has advised the founders and shareholders of Synaptikon GmbH on a strategic investment by the Schwabe Group, marking a significant transaction in the life sciences sector. Under the terms of the deal, Schwabe will acquire an 80 percent stake in Synaptikon, while the company’s two founders will retain a combined 20…

Global law firm Hogan Lovells has been honored with the Science and Technology award at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific Awards 2026, recognizing the firm’s leadership in advancing innovation within the legal sector across the Asia-Pacific region.

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has been recognized for its role in the Chapter 11 restructuring proceedings involving Ideal Properties LLC, earning top honors in the “Ponzi Scheme Investigation Resolution of the Year” category at the Turnaround Atlas Awards.

Global law firm Gibson Dunn has advised Chevron Corporation on the $2.17 billion sale of its interest in the SRC Refinery in Singapore, together with its fuel station networks across multiple Asia-Pacific markets, to ENEOS Holdings, Inc., Japan’s leading energy company.

The dissolution of one of Singapore’s rare financially integrated law firm mergers is drawing renewed attention to the structural and regulatory challenges international firms face when attempting to build local law capabilities in the city-state.

Global law firm Gibson Dunn has announced that Chris Slack has joined the firm’s London office as a partner in its Real Estate Practice Group, further strengthening its real estate and investment funds capabilities in the UK and across Europe.

Harry Olivar, 62, general counsel at Quinn Emanuel, died in a Georgia car accident, which also claimed his stepson’s life. His wife, Leigh, is hospitalized with serious injuries. The firm mourns his significant contributions.