Gibson Dunn is advising Serapha Bio on its merger with Boundless Bio and a $230 million private financing, with a team addressing various legal aspects including tax, benefits, antitrust, and regulatory matters.

Gibson Dunn guided Veritas Capital’s Wood Mackenzie in acquiring LandGate, enhancing its energy and natural resources capabilities, with partners John Pollack and Christopher Harding leading the transaction.

Mayer Brown secured three Proximo ‘Deals of the Year’ awards for 2025, representing Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and others in significant infrastructure and energy finance projects across North America.

Jackson Lewis has been awarded the 2026 Foundation Innovation Award for its innovative use of the Litera Foundation, enhancing client responsiveness and driving firm growth through centralized experience data.

White & Case has hired a government contracts lawyer from Bracewell LLP to lead its international trade practice, strengthening its capabilities in government contracting and expanding services for clients navigating complex regulations.

Dentons received the 2026 Beacon of Justice Award for the third consecutive year, recognizing its commitment to pro bono legal services, including significant initiatives for domestic violence victims and mental health care improvements in Illinois.

K&L Gates LLP advised Carousel Capital on the recapitalization of Jay Industrial Repair, enabling continued ownership by Joel McMahon and supporting growth for the family-owned business serving North American industrial clients.

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has hired the former head of Hogan Lovells’ M&A team as a partner, enhancing its capabilities before Hogan Lovells’ merger with Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP.

DLA Piper guided Optima Bank in its €200 million Additional Tier 1 notes issuance, which was oversubscribed 11 times, attracting significant global investor interest and supporting the bank’s funding strategy amid regulatory scrutiny.

Several law firms, including Ropes & Gray and Winston Taylor, have made significant partner hires in Washington, D.C., while Crowell & Moring has appointed a new chief information officer, reflecting a competitive legal market.