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The New FTC Merger Filing Rule: What It Means for Businesses and the Economy

The New FTC Merger Filing Rule: What It Means for Businesses and the Economy

Introduction: The Regulatory Shift Impacting Mergers The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) newly enacted merger filing rule has introduced significant…

Reed Smith Expands into Atlanta with Strategic Team Acquisition

Reed Smith Expands into Atlanta with Strategic Team Acquisition

Global law firm Reed Smith has announced the inauguration of its Atlanta office, marking a significant expansion into the Southeastern…

Morgan Lewis & Bockius Expands in Paris, Adding 54-Lawyer Team

Morgan Lewis & Bockius Expands in Paris, Adding 54-Lawyer Team

Morgan Lewis Welcomes 54-Lawyer Team in Paris Philadelphia-based law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has announced a significant expansion in…

Weil, Gotshal & Manges Expands to California

Weil, Gotshal & Manges Expands to California

U.S. law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges announced on Tuesday the opening of new offices in Los Angeles and San…

The High Demand for Elite Wall Street Lawyers

The High Demand for Elite Wall Street Lawyers

Top Wall Street lawyers are in such high demand that bidding wars for their services are becoming commonplace, resembling the…

A&O Shearman Merger: Big Law’s New Player

A&O Shearman Merger: Big Law’s New Player

The recent merger of London-based Allen & Overy and New York's Shearman & Sterling has birthed A&O Shearman, the world's…

Stuart Oberman: A Beacon of Legal Expertise and Healthcare Advocacy

Stuart Oberman: A Beacon of Legal Expertise and Healthcare Advocacy

In the ever-evolving realm of law, standout figures emerge, distinguished by their expansive expertise and steadfast commitment to client success.…

Dechert LLP Welcomes Brian Miner as Partner, Strengthening Corporate and Securities Practice

Dechert LLP Welcomes Brian Miner as Partner, Strengthening Corporate and Securities Practice

Dechert LLP, a leading global law firm, has announced the addition of Brian Miner as a partner in its corporate…

Baker McKenzie Bolsters Private Equity Team with Notable Hire

Baker McKenzie Bolsters Private Equity Team with Notable Hire

Former Latham & Watkins Executive Eric Schwartzman, Appointed Head of Private Equity in California To reinforce its position in the…

White & Case Attracts Top Talent from Paul, Weiss in Strategic Private Equity Move

White & Case Attracts Top Talent from Paul, Weiss in Strategic Private Equity Move

Global Co-Chair of M&A and Private Equity Practice, Taurie Zeitzer, Joins White & Case U.S. law firm White & Case…

Sarah McLean, Leader of Shearman & Sterling’s U.S. Energy Group, Departs for Willkie Farr & Gallagher Ahead of Shearman’s Merger with Allen & Overy

Sarah McLean, Leader of Shearman & Sterling’s U.S. Energy Group, Departs for Willkie Farr & Gallagher Ahead of Shearman’s Merger with Allen & Overy

In a strategic move preceding the impending merger between Shearman & Sterling and Allen & Overy, Sarah McLean, a prominent…

Global M&A Activity Hits a Decade Low in 2023, But Signs of Recovery Emerge

Global M&A Activity Hits a Decade Low in 2023, But Signs of Recovery Emerge

In 2023, global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) experienced a significant downturn, reaching its lowest point in ten years, with total…