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The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Skadden, Sidley, Slaughter and S&C Lead Big Paper Deal, While Private Funds Grow Massive

The growth of private debt and equity funds is fueling support for their corporate practices, evident in the Am Law 100 financial results.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Paul Hastings Lands Co-Leader of Sidley's PE Practice in 2-Partner Move

Alexander Temel's clients have included Goldman Sachs and Sixth Street Partners, among others. Joining Temel is Sidley partner William Schwab, according to sources.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Kirkland, Simpson, Latham, Cravath Lead $13B Endeavor Buy

At least nine large law firms got a share of the work from Silver Lake's buy of Endeavor Group. The deal is another example of megadeals that are in bloom this year.
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

Paul Hastings Lures Weil Partner to Co-Chair Asset-Backed Finance Group

The two-lawyer move includes Weil attorneys Shawn Kodes and Matthew Nemeth, who both join Paul Hastings as partners.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Latham, Weil Lead Home Improvement Deal; Dealmakers Face Election Headwinds

While the previous few weeks have shown strong M&A volume, this past week underscores that nothing can be taken for granted about the deal market in 2024.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Simpson Thacher's Banking and Credit Practice Sees Leadership Change

Patrick Ryan, who has run the practice for about 15 years, will step down as Alexandra Kaplan and Brian Steinhardt step in.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Wachtell, Skadden, Cleary Land on Big Healthcare Deals; Dealmakers Stay Optimistic

"People are more open to looking at M&A transactions," said Linklaters' George Casey. With inflation getting under control and the Fed expecting lower rates, "you can start thinking how you can finance."
9 minute read

The American Lawyer

Deal Watch: Big Energy and Pharma Deals Continue to Drive M&A

Five of the six announced deals over $1 billion in the last week occurred in either the life sciences or energy sector.
10 minute read

Law.com

National Association of Realtors Reaches $418M Settlement to Resolve Antitrust Class Actions

"Probably the largest transaction that people will make is buying or selling a home, so for most Americans, being able to save a significant amount of money in connection with that transaction is really meaningful, and it's one of the reasons I wanted to work on this," Plaintiffs' attorney, Robert A. Braun of Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, told Law.com.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Big Law Associate's Ex-Boyfriend Sentenced to 15 Months for Trading on Firm's Deal Info

Seth Markin's sentencing for an insider trading scheme highlights the continued security concerns for law firms, especially those with remote and hybrid working arrangements for their lawyers.
3 minute read

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