Baker McKenzie has successfully acted as the sole transaction legal counsel for Dar Albalad for Business Solutions Company during its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All-Share Index (TASI), raising SAR 204.8 million. The IPO, completed amidst challenging market conditions, was significantly oversubscribed, with demand exceeding 66 times the offering, highlighting the resilience…

Blank Rome LLP has strengthened its Los Angeles real estate team by hiring two partners from Norton Rose Fulbright and Nossaman LLP. Announced on May 20, 2026, this strategic addition aims to enhance the firm’s infrastructure capabilities and service offerings in a competitive market. The new attorneys are expected to contribute valuable expertise and insights,…

Baker McKenzie has successfully advised Cohere on its acquisition of Reliant AI, a prominent biopharma AI company with operations in Montreal and Berlin. This strategic acquisition allows Cohere to enhance its sovereign enterprise AI offerings within the global biopharma and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2023, Reliant AI specializes in generative AI solutions and automated data…

Gibson Dunn is representing Lupa Systems, the media and technology holding company owned by James Murdoch, in its acquisition of New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox from Vox Media. The corporate team at Gibson Dunn is led by partner Stefan dePozsgay and includes a diverse group of legal experts specializing in…

Gibson Dunn has advised LifeSci Capital in its role as financial advisor for Quince Therapeutics, Inc. during the acquisition of Orphai Therapeutics Inc., which included a concurrent private placement financing. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Quince Therapeutics’ capabilities in the life sciences sector. The transaction was facilitated by partners Ryan Murr and Branden Berns,…

An Arizona court has awarded Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher nearly $12.4 million in attorney fees following their successful representation of a Florida-based real estate developer in a case that resulted in a $296 million verdict last October. The court dismissed the defense’s objections regarding the reasonableness of the fee, which were partly based on a…

Greenberg Traurig is enhancing its environmental law and policy practice by hiring Shawn M. LaTourette, the former commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as a shareholder in its Florham Park office. LaTourette emphasized the need for a new generation of electric-generating facilities in New Jersey, highlighting the importance of providing expert-level guidance…

BakerHostetler has provided legal counsel to Altaline Capital Management, a Los Angeles-based firm, in the establishment of the Ascend Safety Collective, an innovative elevator services platform developed in collaboration with Haven Capital Partners. The team, led by partners Raam Jani and Jordan Bethea, along with several other partners and associates, aims to create a network…

Commonwealth LNG has made a significant final investment decision for a new LNG export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, which will have a capacity of 9.5 million tonnes per annum. The project, which is estimated to cost $13 billion, has secured $9.75 billion in project financing, alongside additional equity investments from notable entities such as…

Buchalter has expanded its Nashville office by adding a nine-lawyer team specializing in labor and employment law, increasing the office’s headcount by over a third. This strategic move aligns with the firm’s vision to invest in the Nashville market, which it entered in 2024, marking its first expansion beyond the western United States. Buchalter CEO…