K&L Gates has hired Edward Baer as a corporate partner in its San Francisco office, enhancing its asset management practice. Baer previously worked at Ropes & Gray and BlackRock, bringing over a decade of experience.

Hogan Lovells has guided PRIMESTAR Group in signing a landmark project in Berlin, featuring 350 units in a combined hotel and extended-stay concept, set for completion by 2028, enhancing its ‘June’ brand platform.

Gibson Dunn and Veritas Capital won two ‘Celebrity Row’ seats at a Knicks fundraiser with a $1 million bid, supporting charitable causes ahead of the NBA Finals matchup against the Spurs.

Gibson Dunn has hired a former Kirkland & Ellis trial lawyer with Supreme Court clerkship experience, aiming to strengthen its antitrust and regulatory investigation capabilities in Washington, D.C.

Two partners from King & Spalding LLP are under scrutiny for allegedly misrepresenting correspondence in a $300 million fraud lawsuit, with a sanctions hearing set to assess potential violations of legal ethics.

Clifford Chance has appointed seven lawyers as ‘local partners,’ a new role outside the global partnership, aimed at improving local expertise and client engagement across various markets.

Baker Donelson has appointed Robert Wells as chair and Matthew W. Wolfe as leader of the Health Law Group, enhancing their Health and Government Solutions Department’s leadership and expertise.

Debt finance partner Marc Shepsman has rejoined Cahill Gordon & Reindel after a three-year tenure at Paul Weiss, reflecting ongoing activity in the competitive finance lateral market.

Gibson Dunn is featured in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000 guide, recognizing its patent practices and 14 partners for excellence in patent law across key U.S. regions.

Arnold & Porter has been named to the Dave Thomas Foundation’s ‘100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces’ list for 2026, continuing its recognition since 2015 for robust adoption benefits and employee support.