Kirkland & Ellis advised Ares Management on the successful closing of the $8.5 billion Ares Pathfinder Fund III, the largest asset-based finance fund, exceeding its target and reflecting strong institutional demand.

Jackson Lewis has hired Jennifer Jambor-Delgado, Leslie Joyner, and Alexander Spellman from Gordon Rees, enhancing its Los Angeles team to better handle complex employment litigation for employers.

Akin has guided Energy Equation Partners and Stonepeak in acquiring Poland’s Anwim S.A. from Enterprise Investors, marking the latter’s exit after increasing its stake since 2018.

Mayer Brown has hired Edmund Daniels from McGuireWoods as a partner in Houston, enhancing its power and energy practice amid strategic growth in the Texas market.

Hogan Lovells advised the Access to Justice Foundation in a judicial review of the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s ruling on settlement fund distribution in the Innsworth v. Mastercard case, which was upheld by the Divisional Court.

K&L Gates advised Cannatrek on its merger with Little Green Pharma, creating one of Australia’s largest integrated medicinal cannabis businesses, following Federal Court approval of the transaction.

Attorneys Jennifer Broder and Peter Chan argue that classifying executive security expenses as perks exposes executives to safety risks, urging the SEC to prioritize security in disclosure rules amid rising threats.

BCLP advised AEW on financing a special fund for a German residential portfolio, including four nearly fully leased properties in Berlin, Dresden, Düsseldorf, and Potsdam, totaling over 300 units and 30,000 square meters.

Dr. Maureen Migliazzo, COO of Dentons, has been awarded the Overall Winner in Professional Services at the AFR Women in Leadership Awards 2026, recognizing her leadership and commitment to empowering colleagues.

Baker McKenzie advised the CDP Foundation on a strategic reorganisation with Permira, creating a commercial entity and a charitable foundation, pending regulatory approvals. The firm provided comprehensive legal support across multiple disciplines.