Legal News & Industry Insights

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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
Mayer Brown Advises Rivercrest Capital Partners, LP, Rivercrest Capital Partners II, LP, and Cupola Royalty Direct, LLC in $221.2 Million Mineral and Royalty Interests Sale
Mayer Brown facilitated the $221.2 million sale of oil and gas mineral and royalty interests from Rivercrest Capital Partners and...
August 24, 2026
S&C Advises U.S. Department of Energy on $489.4 Million Loan to Amanecer Puerto Rico for Electric Grid Enhancement
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP represented the U.S. Department of Energy in a $489.4 million loan to Amanecer Puerto Rico, aimed...
August 24, 2026
Paul Weiss Hires Goodwin Procter Partner to Lead U.S. Supreme Court Practice
Paul Weiss has appointed a partner from Goodwin Procter to enhance its U.S. Supreme Court practice, reflecting the firm’s commitment...
August 24, 2026
Ballard Spahr Represents IVEST Consumer Partners in Sale of Care Bears to Authentic Brands Group
Ballard Spahr’s attorneys advised IVEST Consumer Partners in selling Care Bears to Authentic Brands Group, following IVEST’s acquisition from the...
August 24, 2026