Legal News & Industry Insights

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Akin Advises FireBird Energy II in Sale of Midland Basin Assets to Continental Resources
Akin represents FireBird Energy II in its sale of approximately 54,000 net acres in the Midland Basin to Continental Resources,...
August 25, 2026
Gibson Dunn Receives Pro Bono Institute’s 2026 John H. Pickering Award
Gibson Dunn has been awarded the Pro Bono Institute’s 2026 John H. Pickering Award for its exceptional commitment to pro...
August 25, 2026
S&C Recognized as Finalist for NLJ’s ‘Litigation Department of the Year’ and ‘Crisis Management and Government Oversight’
Sullivan & Cromwell has been named a finalist for two National Law Journal D.C. Legal Awards, showcasing its litigation and...
August 25, 2026
Sidley Austin Hires Michael Pikiel, Jr., Patrick Selinger, Richard Puttré, and Tom Millar from Winston Taylor to Boost Energy and Infrastructure Practice
Sidley Austin has recruited four partners from Winston Taylor, enhancing its energy and infrastructure capabilities amid significant departures from Winston’s...
August 24, 2026
Paul Weiss Appoints William “Willy” Jay from Goodwin Procter to Lead Supreme Court Practice
Paul Weiss has named William “Willy” Jay as the new head of its Supreme Court and appellate litigation practice, enhancing...
August 24, 2026
Mayer Brown Expands Houston Office with DLA Piper Finance Partner Justin Hewett
Mayer Brown has hired finance partner Justin Hewett from DLA Piper, marking its sixth partner addition in Houston this year...
August 24, 2026
Mayer Brown Advises Administrative Agent and Revolving Credit Lender Group on Foundever Group’s Recapitalization
Mayer Brown guided the administrative agent and revolving credit lenders in Foundever Group’s debt restructuring, including a $225 million accounts...
August 24, 2026
Gibson Dunn and A&O Shearman Expand Texas Practices with New Private Equity Partners
Gibson Dunn hires Clay Brett from Baker Botts in Houston, while A&O Shearman adds Steven Tyndall from Morrison & Foerster...
August 24, 2026
Alston & Bird Appoints Bill Jordan as New Managing Partner Following Richard Hays’ 19-Year Tenure
Bill Jordan will succeed Richard Hays as managing partner of Alston & Bird in January 2027, after Hays led the...
August 24, 2026
K&L Gates Advises Silicon Motion Technology Corporation on US$1.15 Billion Convertible Senior Notes Offering
K&L Gates LLP guided Silicon Motion in a $1.15 billion convertible senior notes offering, enhancing financial flexibility and supporting growth...
August 24, 2026
White & Case Welcomes Ex-Kirkland Partner to Miami M&A and Real Estate Practice
White & Case LLP has appointed a new partner in Miami from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, enhancing its global mergers...
August 24, 2026
A&O Shearman Welcomes M&A Partner from Morrison Foerster in Texas
Allen Overy Shearman Sterling has appointed a new partner in Austin, Texas, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, enhancing the firm’s...
August 24, 2026