The Private Equity team at Gibson Dunn, including London partners Alice Brogi, Federico Fruhbeck, David Irvine, and Kavita Davis, along with Brussels partner Christian Riis-Madsen and London of counsel Joe Newitt, has contributed a comprehensive Q&A chapter on private equity laws and regulations in the United Kingdom for Legal500. This chapter consists of 21 questions…

Hogan Lovells has successfully advised AUCTUS Capital Partners, a Munich-based investment firm, on the financing of its majority acquisition of the Blasius Schuster Group. The financing was facilitated by Oldenburgische Landesbank AG. Following the acquisition, AUCTUS and Blasius Schuster’s Managing Director, Daniel Imhäuser, are set to establish the Urban Mining Group, a new platform dedicated…

William A. McDaniel, Jr. received the 2026 Distinguished Maryland Pro Bono Volunteer Award for over 3,330 hours of pro bono legal services, significantly impacting juvenile and criminal justice systems and supporting Baltimore nonprofits.

Two former wives of wealthy Florida-based brothers have filed a lawsuit seeking more than $2 billion in damages against Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and partner Jonathan Gopman, alleging that the firm’s legal strategies adversely impacted their financial interests during divorce proceedings.

Barnes & Thornburg LLP has strengthened its Boston office with the addition of a partner from Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, expanding its capabilities in commercial litigation and product liability matters.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has expanded its Chicago office with the hire of the former general counsel of the National Futures Association, strengthening its capabilities in regulatory and compliance advisory work within the financial services sector.

Haynes and Boone LLP has expanded its corporate practice in Houston with the addition of an experienced attorney from Dentons, strengthening its capabilities in complex domestic and cross-border transactions. The newly appointed lawyer brings deep experience advising on sophisticated corporate matters, including multi-jurisdictional deals and high-value commercial structures. The hire is expected to further enhance…

Paul Hastings LLP has strengthened its litigation platform with the hire of a prominent litigator from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, where the lawyer previously co-led a practice group.

Dentons has announced a significant round of promotions across its Europe and Central Asia region for 2026, elevating 13 lawyers to partner, six to Senior Counsel, six to Managing Counsel, and 30 to Counsel.

Gibson Dunn is advising Mentari Therapeutics on its merger with InMed Pharmaceuticals and a $290 million private placement. This strategic transaction aims to strengthen Mentari’s market position and operational capabilities. The legal team includes partners Ryan Murr and Branden Berns, along with associate Evan Shepherd.