Mayer Brown Joined by Private Equity & M&A Partner

Chicago, November 4, 2024 – Mayer Brown announced today that Jonathan A. Dhanawade has joined the firm as a partner in its global Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions practices in Chicago. Jonathan joins from Paul Hastings. “We are excited to have Jonathan join our well-respected private equity and M&A teams,” said Ameer Ahmad, co-leader of Mayer Brown’s global Private Equity practice. “His […]

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Capital Markets Partner Phillip Stoup joins Freshfields in Silicon Valley

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Freshfields announced today that Phillip Stoup has joined as a capital markets partner in Silicon Valley. Phillip’s practice focuses on advising companies and underwriters on a range of capital markets transactions, including IPOs and other equity offerings, convertible and other debt offerings and strategic investments. Phillip also advises companies on securities law compliance, general corporate and governance

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The Changing Role Of The Traditional Magic Circle Lawyer

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Magic Circle Lawyer Moving Towards The US-Style Deal-Makers Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor Much has been written about the UK ‘law wars’ and the aggressive battle between the Magic Circle firms and their US rivals. The Financial Times has also noted an interesting merger of roles where lawyers are increasingly playing a banking role in

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Brand Protection In Australia: A Surge in Filings Means Trademark Legal Work

Brand protection stands at the forefront of business strategy in Australia’s ever-evolving commercial landscape. According to recent data, IP Australia processed an impressive 84,476 trademark applications in 2023. This surge in filings highlights the growing recognition of trade marks’ value in safeguarding intellectual property. For businesses navigating this competitive terrain, engaging a reputable trademark lawyer

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Caesars Entertainment Sells World Series of Poker IP — What This Means for Online Poker Expansion

Image: Pexels.com While online poker is certainly not a new Internet phenomenon, the road to nationwide legalization hasn’t been without its challenges. Fortunately, partnerships between entities and gaming organizations paint an optimistic picture of online poker expansion — in the US and for the rest of the world. American hotel and casino entertainment company Caesars

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The Women Law Stars Behind The Major Baby Formula Legal Victory

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Multi-Billion Dollar Law Victory for Women Law Team In a stunning turnaround for Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson, a formidable team of women lawyers has secured a crucial defense verdict in the high-stakes baby formula litigation. Rebecca Fitzpatrick and Sierra Elizabeth (pictured above) of Kirkland & Ellis, alongside Phyllis Jones of Covington & Burling, Sherry

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The Eligible Parties That Can File a Wrongful Death Case

                imagesource There are numerous legal issues that do not exist in white or black; they come in shades of gray. Wrongful death is one of those issues. Not illness, homicide, or suicide, but rather death from negligence or accidents. It’s normal to want justice when you lose a loved one due to an intentional

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Latham Further Expands Emerging Companies & Growth Practice With Partner Hire in Bay Area

November 4, 2024 Zachary Fallon brings significant experience advising companies, investors, and market participants in the crypto and digital assets space on federal securities law compliance. Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Zachary Fallon has rejoined the firm’s Bay Area offices as a partner in the Emerging Companies & Growth Practice. Fallon represents

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