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Connecticut Law Tribune

Bad Bedfellows? Eyes Turn to Private Equity's Role in Health Care

Critics say the scrutiny is warranted because the goals of the two entities might diverge, as private equity firms look to maximize profit, while health care providers seek to get the best results for patients.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Kirkland Adds Freshfields Partner, Further Expanding Debt Finance Practice

Earlier this year, Kirkland combined its debt finance and structured finance teams into a single group.
3 minute read

International Edition

Latham, Ropes Advise on $14.5 Billion School Company Share Deal

Latham & Watkins, Debevoise & Plimpton, and Ropes & Gray all advised on the transaction.
2 minute read

International Edition

Simpson Thacher, Nishimura, Mori Hamada Assist on KKR's $4B Winning Bid in Japan

Simpson Thacher and Nishimura have both advised KKR on several of its strategic investments in Japan.
2 minute read

International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis Replenishes Ranks with First London Structured Finance Hire

The London hire hails from legal GenAI pioneer Harvey, while the firm has also hired from Milbank in New York.
2 minute read

International Edition

Status Driven With Unpredictable Fees: What Private Equity Clients Really Think About Their Lawyers

A lack of certainty on pricing for doing "not very difficult" work is one of the most common complaints from leaders at private equity firms, who opened up to Law.com International about experiences with their legal advisers.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Financial Services Has a Trust Problem. Can GCs Help Right the Ship?

"They'd be wise to focus on user-friendliness and to come across with authenticity when dealing with their customers," said Noah Hanft, a former general counsel of MasterCard.
4 minute read

International Edition

Latest Exits for Latham as Partner Duo Joins Sidley in London

The latest move comes just two weeks after a five-partner Latham team officially landed at the firm.
2 minute read

International Edition

Paul Weiss Hits Kirkland Funds Practice For Fifth Time This Year

The London partner is joining just one week after her fellow financial regulatory partner in the funds group swapped out Kirkland for Paul Weiss.
2 minute read

International Edition

Aggressive, Assertive: Is There a Private Equity Lawyer Stereotype, and is it Deterring Talented Juniors?

The stereotype of the arrogant, flashy, gregarious PE lawyer gives a limited view of the industry, sources say, as clients nowadays are less focused on personality and more on quality.
5 minute read

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