BCLP has appointed Jonathan Nesher as the new Office Managing Partner in Washington, D.C., succeeding Philip Bartz, to enhance client trust and market presence while fostering collaboration within the firm.

Lauren Friedman joins Mayer Brown as a partner in New York, leading its International Arbitration Practice and focusing on complex commercial and investment treaty disputes for US clients, bolstering the firm’s global arbitration capabilities.

BCLP has guided CIC Private Bank and Arkéa AM in financing WATT&Co’s 1.5 GW renewable energy portfolio in France, supporting refinancing and equity needs for upcoming construction projects.

Purvi Badiani Maniar of Norton Rose Fulbright was awarded the SABA North America Cornerstone Award for her leadership and contributions to the South Asian legal community, particularly in healthcare and corporate law.

Hogan Lovells has advised Liberis and its lead investor Blenheim Chalcot on Nordic Capital’s acquisition of Liberis, aiming to merge it with Qred to enhance financing for small and medium-sized businesses.

Mayer Brown guided Omni Partners and Infoshare+ in acquiring DEF Software, enhancing their public sector software platform and expanding their market presence in infrastructure and asset management across the UK.

Hogan Lovells served as lead counsel for One Investment Management and its joint venture partners in acquiring The Other House portfolio, which includes three prime London sites to be transformed into a luxury wellness brand.

Latham & Watkins guided Frontier Tower Associates in acquiring Transcend Towers Infrastructure, adding 400 towers to its portfolio and enhancing its operational reach to over 6,500 sites across the Philippines.

Sidley Austin plans to become the anchor tenant of a new office building in Chicago’s Fulton Market, reflecting its commitment to growth and modern workspaces as construction begins next year.

DLA Piper guided Qualcomm Technologies in its participation in NEURA Robotics’ $1.4 billion Series C funding, aimed at enhancing robotics production and expanding AI applications, involving complex legal considerations across multiple jurisdictions.