Baker McKenzie secured 15 practice group and 36 lawyer rankings in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide, maintaining top positions in key markets and recognizing new individual achievements among its lawyers.

Entegrata has hired Andrew Baker as its first chief AI and data strategy officer to spearhead a new AI enablement product line, enhancing legal tech solutions for major law firms amid rapid company growth.

Gibson Dunn counsels Avere Therapeutics in its reverse merger with NextCure, Inc., alongside a $320 million financing, creating a combined entity focused on oral therapies for inflammatory diseases, trading as ‘AVRX’ on NASDAQ.

Dentons advised banks on Just Group plc’s issuance of £250 million subordinated notes due 2037 and a concurrent cash tender offer for its existing notes, following Brookfield Wealth Solutions’ acquisition of Just Group.

Mayer Brown has guided Charterhouse Capital Partners in exclusive negotiations to acquire Batibig, a leading French B2B provider of emergency building services, with co-founders continuing to lead the company.

Baker McKenzie’s Annual Sustainability Report 2026 details its sustainability initiatives, client support on climate projects, and commitment to responsible practices, aligning with UN Global Compact principles and Sustainable Development Goals.

Gibson Dunn led the Octus Americas Restructuring Rankings for the first half of 2026, achieving 31 overall engagements and excelling with 30 on the creditor side, underscoring its expertise in restructuring.

Orrick has hired Obrea Poindexter as a partner in Washington, D.C., enhancing its fintech advisory capabilities amid rising demand for regulatory guidance in payments and lending.

Chris Kercher departs Quinn Emanuel to establish Kercher Law, focusing on AI’s potential in legal services, reflecting a trend of lawyers seeking innovative practices amid evolving technology.

Norton Rose Fulbright has guided MDA Space Ltd. in acquiring a 70% stake in Collecte Localisation Satellites from Compagnie Nationale à Portefeuille, with completion expected by early 2027, pending regulatory approvals.