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Gibson Dunn said it advised Velaris Therapeutics on its sale to Alaunos Therapeutics and a concurrent private placement. The firm said the financing was expected to support the combined company’s operations into 2029 and identified the transaction as work by its corporate team.
Choate said Margo Monroe and Mandeep Kaur will speak at the Oncology Venture, Innovation & Partnering Summit on October 20. The firm said they will join a panel examining intellectual property findings that change valuation, within a session addressing diligence, clinical trials and exclusivity.
Sidley said it published a Securities Enforcement and Regulatory Update examining the CFTC’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking on retail crypto transactions. The firm said the article addresses the contemplated transaction framework and a proposed federal registration pathway for exchanges offering covered crypto transactions.
Foley said Dallas senior counsel Stephen Jones was selected for the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2026 40 Under 40 class. The firm said Jones works in its Bankruptcy & Business Reorganizations Practice Group and advises parties in distressed transactions, restructurings and insolvency proceedings.
Troutman Pepper Locke said it published a crossover episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast and Regulatory Oversight about Rohit Chopra’s appointment to lead California’s Business and Consumer Services Agency. The firm said the discussion examines the agency’s structure and its oversight of consumer financial services.
Clifford Chance said it advised Banco Santander, Citibank, Crédit Agricole and other managers on Andorra’s €500 million sustainability bond issuance. The firm said Andorra intends to use the proceeds for eligible green and social spending under its bond framework, including refinancing.
Clifford Chance said it advised EBRD, IFC, Erste Group and Sparkasse Bank AD Skoplje on financing the first phase of the Stip Wind Project in North Macedonia. The firm said Alcazar Energy Partners is developing the project and that the first phase has reached financial close.
Clifford Chance said it advised Swiss Re on a facility backed by $1 billion of pre-capitalized trust securities issued by Three Pillars Funding Trust No.1. The firm said the proceeds were invested in Treasury strips to support the trust’s obligations under the facility.
CMS said it published the sixth edition of its European Class Action Report, analyzing six years of proceedings across Europe. The firm said the report examines the development of collective litigation and maps class-action risk for businesses operating across the region.
Dechert said Ben Burton joined its global finance practice as a partner in London. The firm said he advises sponsors on European acquisition finance and brings leveraged finance and restructuring experience to support its private equity and finance work across markets.
Wilson Sonsini said Kate Schuelke joined its Executive Advisory Program as an executive advisor based in Palo Alto. The firm said she will advise general counsel, senior executives and boards on legal, governance and business matters, drawing on her experience leading technology company legal teams.
Miller Johnson said it launched a Government Solutions practice led by Melanie Brown, who joined as managing director in Detroit. The firm said the practice will help Michigan businesses address state and local government matters, drawing together roughly two dozen attorneys across its existing practices.
Stewarts said it is partnering with the Leeds International Film Festival for a fifth consecutive year by sponsoring LIFF Shorts. The firm said the festival’s 40th edition will run from October 29 to November 15 and showcase new filmmaking talent.
Clyde & Co said it advised EDPR Polska on selling a 166 MW portfolio of operating wind and solar assets in Poland to PPC Group. The firm said the transaction has an enterprise value of approximately €250 million and includes a pipeline for potential hybridization.
Clyde & Co said it published an analysis of SDAIA’s new registration service for organizations outside Saudi Arabia. The firm said the service enables overseas businesses covered by the Personal Data Protection Law to register without holding a Saudi commercial registration.
Morgan Lewis said it formed a 12-member EMEA Leadership Council led by partner Ayman Khaleq to coordinate regional priorities and client service. The firm said the council brings together lawyers from different practices and markets to strengthen collaboration across its international offices.
Appleby said it acted as Bermuda counsel to Shenzhen International Holdings on two tranches of 2026 medium-term notes totaling RMB2 billion. The firm said its Hong Kong team, led by partner Vincent Chan, advised on the financing for the logistics, toll road and port business.
Sidley said it published an analysis of the SEC’s September 30 proposals on interval funds, performance fees and accredited investor eligibility. The firm said the proposals address how private-market strategies are offered through registered products and remain subject to rulemaking rather than constituting final changes.
Sidley said it is representing GE HealthCare in its $945 million acquisition of radiopharmaceutical company SOFIE Biosciences. The firm said the acquisition will broaden GE HealthCare’s U.S. radiopharmaceutical footprint and that Sharon Flanagan and Dan Belke are leading its transaction team.
Procopio said Elaine Harwell and Danielle Ocampo Hull will present Privacy Myth Busters: Separating Fact from Fiction on October 22 in San Diego. The firm said the program will examine privacy, cybersecurity and AI issues facing in-house counsel, including personal data, website tracking and vendor practices.
Fried Frank said it advised Conversant Capital on its inaugural private investment fund, which raised $845 million in equity commitments across the commingled fund and dedicated co-investment funds. The firm said the fund is backed by global institutional investors and pursues real estate and related opportunities.
Kelly Hart said Heather Phillips joined its litigation practice as an associate representing clients in commercial lawsuits and business disputes. The firm said her prior work included construction, real property and energy disputes and that she has handled matters from early evaluation through trial.
Cole Schotz said 20 attorneys in its New Jersey office received recognition in the 2027 Super Lawyers lists. The firm said nine were named Super Lawyers and 11 were named Rising Stars, across practices including bankruptcy, employment, litigation and real estate.
Gibson Dunn said it represented the conflicts committee of Hess Midstream’s board in negotiating a $3 billion independence transformation. The firm said partners Hillary Holmes and Gerry Spedale led its corporate team, with support from lawyers in energy, financing, tax and other practices.
Thompson Coburn said it published an analysis of the Education Department’s September 29 rule restoring the pre-2024 Title IX regulatory text. The firm said the immediately effective rule updates the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect existing law and makes four discrete changes to the restored text.
Gibson Dunn said it advised Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art on a ground lease agreement with Tishman Speyer for New York’s Chrysler Building. The firm said partner Steven Klein led its real estate team on the matter.
Foley said it published an analysis of FDA’s September direct final rule on nonclinical testing terminology and its interaction with draft guidance on new approach methodologies. The firm said the rule replaces animal-focused terminology without imposing new testing requirements and is scheduled to take effect on February 4, 2027.
Reinhart said it added eight attorneys across banking and finance, corporate law, employee benefits, trusts and estates, real estate and litigation. The firm said the group brings experience from law school clinics, judicial internships, law clerk roles and other legal settings.
Pinsent Masons said it published a new analysis of Riyadh’s infrastructure contractor accreditation framework, which it said becomes mandatory on January 1, 2027. The firm said contractors will need accreditation before undertaking infrastructure work or obtaining permits in the region.
Troutman Pepper Locke said it published an analysis of Missouri’s amended audit rule for third-party administrators. The firm said the amendment, effective September 30, exempts qualifying independent TPAs from CPA audits while retaining officer-certified financial statements and annual reporting obligations.