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The American Lawyer

Sweet and Savory: Skadden, Kirkland, Cravath, Simpson, S&C and Cleary Guide $35.9B Big Snack Deal

The Mars-Kellanova transaction is one of the latest big deals for Big Law. Megadeals of more than $10 billion were up 70% in the first half of 2024 compared with 2023 levels.
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The American Lawyer

Build, Buy or Borrow? Rise in AI Licensing Deals Prompts Windfall for Tech Transaction Lawyers

Running out of funds, AI companies are realizing that licensing deals can be lifelines.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Crowell Plans Rebrand and Hiring Push of Public Affairs Affiliate

Revenue for the Crowell affiliate has "grown steadily over time," though "the growth hasn't been as fast as we would like," said Geralyn Ritter, president and CEO of Crowell & Moring International.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Origination Credit, Relationship Partner Succession May Be Mansfield Rule's Next Frontiers

With more than 365 law firms committing to the next Mansfield certification process, 110 firms are piloting parameters that target the keys to law firm leadership.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: AI Race Changes Deal Market, Influencing Capital Markets, Energy, Real Estate Practices

Simpson Thacher partner David Azarkh said the need for capital to support AI companies and those in the energy, data, infrastructure and real estate industries "will mean additional capital markets offerings."
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Davis Polk Adds Debevoise Fund Formation Partners in 'Transformative Development'

Firm chair Neil Barr said, "Growing our investment management platform to scale is a top priority for our firm."
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

McDermott Expands Frankfurt Finance Practice With Gibson Dunn Hire

McDermott Will & Emery has expanded its Frankfurt office by hiring Alexander Klein as a finance partner, enhancing its German private equity and finance services.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Cahill Recruits Wilmer Partner to Lead New Congressional Investigations Practice

The New York firm aims to offer the investigations service for financial services clients, "to keep those matters and make sure we can have that offering for the clients who need them," said Edward O'Callaghan.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Goodwin Brings On Google Legal-Ops Trailblazer as COO

"Now, I believe the most significant transformation is happening within law firms," Mary O'Carroll said.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Latest Kirkland Funds Partner Decamps to Paul Weiss in London

The hire comes just one week after the firm added another Kirkland funds partner.
2 minute read

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