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Private Equity

  • June 26, 2025

    3 Firms Guide EQT On $1.1B Sale Of Pioneer To CarUX

    Morrison Foerster LLP, White & Case LLP and Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu are serving as legal counsel to EQT on a $1.1 billion deal to sell Pioneer Corp. to CarUX, a subsidiary of Taiwanese panel supplier Innolux Corp., EQT said Thursday.

  • June 26, 2025

    Ellenoff-Led Cantor Equity's Latest SPAC Raises $240M

    Cantor Equity Partners III, the latest blank-check company formed by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., has raised $240 million by offering 24 million shares at $10 apiece and began trading on Thursday.

  • June 26, 2025

    Latham, Weil Lead PE-Backed Jefferson Capital's $150M IPO

    Private equity-backed consumer collections firm Jefferson Capital Inc. rallied in debut trading Thursday after pricing a $150 million initial public offering at the low point of its marketed range, represented by Latham & Watkins LLP and underwriters' counsel Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP.

  • June 26, 2025

    Kirkland Guides PE Firm's £184M Bid For Energy Consultancy

    Inspired said Thursday that it has backed a £183.6 million ($252 million) takeover offer from U.S. private equity shop HGGC, as the energy and sustainability consultancy snubbed a rival offer from Regent International, a gas and metering services business.

  • June 26, 2025

    ICG Real Estate Buys £136.5M Retail Parks Portfolio

    The real estate division of London-listed asset manager ICG said in a statement on Thursday that it has completed a deal to acquire a £136.5 million ($187 million) portfolio of retail parks across Greater London and the South East.

  • June 25, 2025

    BigLaw Fixtures Steer Blockbuster Lakers Sale

    Los Angeles Lakers minority owner Mark Walter unveiled his bid to assume control of the team Wednesday, enlisting Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP to guide acquisition of the team, with ArentFox Schiff LLP representing the Lakers.

  • June 25, 2025

    Anti-Aging Biotech Startup Minovia Inks $180M SPAC Merger

    Minovia Therapeutics Ltd., an Israeli startup developing treatments for age-related decline, plans to go public in the U.S. at a $180 million valuation by merging with special purpose acquisition company Launch One Acquisition Corp., both parties announced Wednesday.

  • June 25, 2025

    SwervePay, Buyers Duel In Del. Over Payment Tech Fraud Suit

    Dueling fraud claims have gone to Delaware's chancellor for judgment, following post-trial arguments in litigation that began with principals of e-payment facilitator SwervePay accusing the company's buyers of overstating — by tens of billions — payment volumes that would generate post-sale earnouts under a proposed 2020 acquisition.

  • June 25, 2025

    Timberwolves' Contested Sale Gets NBA Owners' Approval

    NBA team owners have unanimously approved the $1.5 billion sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to a consortium led by former limited partners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, advised by Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz and Sidley Austin LLP, in a deal they first reached in 2021.

  • June 25, 2025

    Bain, 11North Team Up On $212M Oklahoma City Retail Buy

    Bain Capital Real Estate and 11North Partners announced Wednesday that they have acquired three open-air retail centers in Oklahoma City for approximately $212 million, in a move that underscores growing institutional interest in high-performing retail despite shifting consumer habits and lingering inflation.

  • June 25, 2025

    Power Infrastructure Biz Takanock Nabs $500M Investment

    Digital and power infrastructure solutions provider Takanock LLC, advised by Vinson & Elkins LLP, on Wednesday announced it had secured a $500 million investment from asset managers ArcLight and DigitalBridge.

  • June 25, 2025

    Tech-Focused SPACs Raise $408M Combined In New Listings

    A pair of technology-focused special-purpose acquisition companies debuted on Wednesday after pricing two initial public offerings that raised $408 million combined, joining a wave of new SPAC listings, under guidance from five law firms.

  • June 25, 2025

    Blockchain Tech Biz Digital Asset Snags $135M In VC Funding

    Blockchain technology company Digital Asset has secured $135 million of strategic funding, which will be used to accelerate the institutional and decentralized adoption of its Canton Network.

  • June 24, 2025

    Judge Cites Slack In Tossing Allbirds Investors' IPO Suit

    A California federal judge has once again tossed an investor class action accusing shoemaker Allbirds Inc. of failing to warn investors about the risks of its shifting business strategy ahead of its initial public offering, ruling that shareholders would need to prove they can overcome the U.S. Supreme Court's Slack test in order to move forward with the case.

  • June 24, 2025

    Another Musk Case, Another Judge Recusal

    A California federal magistrate judge on Tuesday became the latest federal judge to recuse from a case involving Elon Musk, this time stepping down from handling his lawsuit challenging OpenAI's now-abandoned transition to a for-profit enterprise.

  • June 24, 2025

    CoastalSouth Bank Targets $59M IPO, Guided By 2 Firms

    CoastalSouth Bancshares Inc., the bank holding company for South Carolina state-chartered commercial bank Coastal States Bank, on Tuesday announced the launch of its initial public offering with plans to raise $58.5 million.

  • June 24, 2025

    V&E Adds Investment, Finance Trio In NY, Texas

    Vinson & Elkins LLP has brought on three new partners to strengthen its investment management and finance practices.

  • June 24, 2025

    Cataract Surgery Tech Co. Secures $125M Series B Funding

    Ophthalmic robotic surgery company ForSight Robotics on Tuesday revealed that it completed fundraising for its Series B financing round after securing $125 million from investors.

  • June 24, 2025

    A Midyear Review: Healthcare Dealmaking Trends Of 2025

    Law360 Healthcare Authority reviews key trends that helped shape dealmaking activity in the healthcare industry so far this year.

  • June 24, 2025

    Cooley-Led Sentinel Global Clinches $213.5M Inaugural Fund

    San Francisco-based venture capital firm Sentinel Global, led by Cooley LLP, on Tuesday revealed that it wrapped its inaugural fund after securing $213.5 million in committed capital.

  • June 24, 2025

    Job Search Site Monster Hits Ch. 11 With 3 Initial Bidders

    The company behind job search website Monster.com filed for bankruptcy Tuesday, listing over $100 million in liabilities and saying in a news release that it has three stalking horse bidders for various assets lined up.

  • June 24, 2025

    Diversified Energy, Carlyle To Invest Up To $2B In US Assets

    Diversified Energy Co. and global investor Carlyle said Tuesday they will invest up to $2 billion in assets to help expand the oil and gas producer's presence in the U.S.

  • June 23, 2025

    FTX Trust Slams Three Arrows' 'Illogical' $1.5B Claim

    The FTX bankruptcy recovery trust on Friday objected to a $1.53 billion claim made by the now-liquidated cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital Ltd., saying the "illogical and baseless" claim grossly inflates the actual value of assets associated with its customers' FTX accounts, while offering zero supporting evidence.

  • June 23, 2025

    SEC Names Wiley Rein Partner As Inspector General

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced Monday that a white collar defense and government investigations partner at Wiley Rein LLP will serve as the agency's next inspector general, starting late next month.

  • June 23, 2025

    Trump SPAC's Ex-CEO Fights Alleged $1.5M Fee Holdback

    A former CEO of President Donald Trump-tied Digital World Acquisition Corp. on Monday filed an application seeking payment of more than $1.5 million in legal fee advancements, alleging in Delaware Chancery Court improper withholdings by the company despite earlier commitments to cover eligible costs.

Expert Analysis

  • 7 Tips For Associates To Thrive In Hybrid Work Environments

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    As the vast majority of law firms have embraced some type of hybrid work policy, associates should consider a few strategies to get the most out of both their in-person and remote workdays, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.

  • Series

    Playing Beach Volleyball Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My commitment to beach volleyball has become integral to my performance as an attorney, with the sport continually reminding me that teamwork, perseverance, professionalism and stress management are essential to both undertakings, says Amy Drushal at Trenam.

  • How Law Firms Can Counteract The Loneliness Epidemic

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    The legal industry is facing an urgent epidemic of loneliness, affecting lawyer well-being, productivity, retention and profitability, and law firm leaders should take concrete steps to encourage the development of genuine workplace connections, says Michelle Gomez at Littler and Gwen Mellor Romans at Herald Talent.

  • 5 Keys To Building Stronger Attorney-Client Relationships

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    Attorneys are often focused on being seen as the expert, but bonding with clients and prospects by sharing a few key personal details provides the basis for a caring, trusted and profoundly deeper business relationship, says Deb Feder at Feder Development.

  • BlackRock Suit Highlights Antitrust Risks Of ESG

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    In Texas v. BlackRock, pending in Texas federal court, 13 state attorneys general are suing large institutional investors in the coal business, underscoring key reasons companies may want to alter their approach to developing and implementing policies related to environmental, social, and governance factors, especially if coordination with competitors is involved, say attorneys at Manatt.

  • How Rising Secondary Private Markets Affect Tech Disputes

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    The rise of secondaries is a natural by-product of growing and evolving private markets and, as such, we can expect their growth will continue, signaling an increase in the use of secondaries in damages as well as litigation revolving around secondaries themselves, says Farooq Javed at The Brattle Group.

  • Suggestions For CFTC Enforcement's New Leadership

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    The recent change in leadership at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission presents an opportunity to reflect on past practices and consider opportunities for improvement at the commission's Enforcement Division, including in observing precedent and providing greater enforcement transparency, say attorneys at Clifford Chance.

  • Assessing PE Risk After Mass. False Claims Act Amendments

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    A law recently passed in Massachusetts amends the commonwealth's False Claims Act by dramatically expanding potential liability for private equity firms and investors, underscoring the importance of robust diligence and risk assessments for private equity firms conducting transactions in the commonwealth, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.

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    Racing Corvettes Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The skills I use when racing Corvettes have enhanced my legal practice in several ways, because driving, like practicing law, requires precision, awareness and a good set of brakes — complete with the wisdom to know how and when to use them, says Kat Mateo at Olshan Frome.

  • Opinion

    Attorneys Must Act Now To Protect Judicial Independence

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    Given the Trump administration's recent moves threatening the independence of the judiciary, including efforts to impeach judges who ruled against executive actions, lawyers must protect the rule of law and resist attempts to dilute the judicial branch’s authority, says attorney Bhavleen Sabharwal.

  • Rethinking 'No Comment' For Clients Facing Public Crises

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    “No comment” is no longer a cost-free or even a viable public communications strategy for companies in crisis, and counsel must tailor their guidance based on a variety of competing factors to help clients emerge successfully, says Robert Bowers at Moore & Van Allen.

  • Fund Names Rule FAQs Leave Some Interpretative Uncertainty

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    Although recently released FAQs clarify many specific points of the 2023 expansion to the Investment Company Act's fund names rule, important questions remain about how U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission staff will interpret other key terms when the end-of-year compliance date arrives, say attorneys at Dechert.

  • How Design Thinking Can Help Lawyers Find Purpose In Work

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    Lawyers everywhere are feeling overwhelmed amid mass government layoffs, increasing political instability and a justice system stretched to its limits — but a design-thinking framework can help attorneys navigate this uncertainty and find meaning in their work, say law professors at the University of Michigan.

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    Competitive Weightlifting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The parallels between the core principles required for competitive weightlifting and practicing law have helped me to excel in both endeavors, with each holding important lessons about discipline, dedication, drive and failure, says Damien Bielli at VF Law.

  • How Private Securities Suits Complement SEC Enforcement

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    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement is vital to the healthy functioning of markets, but government enforcement alone is not enough to ensure meaningful monetary recoveries for investor losses due to securities law violations, say attorneys at Bernstein Litowitz.

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