BakerHostetler has appointed Sean Knowles as a partner in Seattle, enhancing its Securities and Governance Litigation team with his extensive experience in defending securities class actions and regulatory matters.

Baker McKenzie guided CIG Shanghai Co., Ltd. in its HKD 1.98 billion H share placing, following its IPO, to support strategic stockpiling and globalization efforts, reflecting strong investor confidence in technology sectors.

Baker McKenzie guided Ufenau IV German Asset Light in selling its stake in Trans Europa Express Holding AG to Orlando Capital, marking a significant transaction in the European railway services sector.

K&L Gates has guided Cromwell Property Group in forming a new investment venture with an Asia-Pacific investor to acquire 100 Creek Street, Brisbane, for approximately AU$159 million, retaining a 5% co-investment.

Honigman was honored at Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Legal Innovation awards for its effective use of AI, enhancing efficiency and client outcomes, showcasing the firm’s commitment to technological advancement in law.

Paul Hastings has recruited Peter Williams, former co-head of Cahill’s private credit practice, to enhance its private credit group amid the growing $1.8 trillion market, focusing on direct lending deals.

A proposed class action alleges Blank Rome LLP failed to secure sensitive files, exposing private information of over 57,000 people due to inadequate cybersecurity and delayed breach notification.

Gibson Dunn advised Bank of America and JPMorgan on GardaWorld’s $200 million senior notes offering and a $300 million loan amendment, increasing total commitments to $2.65 billion for corporate purposes and debt repayment.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to hear Tata Consultancy Services’ appeal ends a seven-year trade secrets battle, affirming a $213 million judgment for Computer Sciences Corp. over misappropriated insurance software secrets.

Ballard Spahr LLP has promoted a veteran intellectual property partner in Atlanta to lead its IP department, underscoring the firm’s dedication to enhancing its intellectual property practice and recognizing the partner’s expertise.