Kirkland & Ellis plans to invest $500 million in a proprietary AI system over the next few years, involving 250 attorneys to improve efficiency in client work across various legal practices.

Fried Frank has introduced FundAssist, an AI platform designed to enhance asset management tasks, offering client-specific libraries, document drafting tools, and improved efficiency for fund formation and operations.

Mayer Brown and Tauil & Chequer advised Energisa S.A. on the sale of five power transmission concessionaires to Taesa for BRL 2.29 billion, encompassing 1,300 km of lines and 12 substations.

Dechert LLP has hired its fourth restructuring partner from McDermott Will & Schulte this month, enhancing its capabilities in the restructuring sector amid a trend of talent migration between major law firms.

Dentons provided legal support for Česká spořitelna’s €25.6 million refinancing of a logistics park in Rokycany, enhancing its operational stability and long-term development.

Hogan Lovells advised Aireon on its acquisition by Iridium Communications, merging advanced air traffic surveillance with satellite services to enhance aviation safety and operational efficiency.

Mayer Brown advised Modella Capital on acquiring Flying Tiger Copenhagen, a Danish retailer with over 900 stores globally, showcasing the firm’s expertise across various legal practices in complex transactions.

Akin has guided Apollo-managed funds in acquiring a minority interest in Apex Service Partners, the largest U.S. residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services firm, alongside existing investor Alpine Investors.

Latham & Watkins has hired a three-partner M&A team in London, including two returning partners, to enhance its technology sector capabilities amid growing market activity.

CEO Miguel Zaldivar assures that the merger with Cadwalader, effective July 1, 2026, will focus on growth, leveraging past merger experience to integrate approximately 3,100 lawyers and generate $3.9 billion in revenue.