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Kean Miller said it ranked as the 199th-largest law firm in the United States in the 2026 Law360 400. The firm said the annual ranking measures domestic attorney headcount at U.S. firms and international firms with U.S. offices, and linked its inclusion to investment in its people and practices.
Fried Frank said it advised Leidos on completing a joint venture with investment firm Altaris to combine Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions, Ports and Borders, and Industrial Automation businesses with Analogic. The firm said the combination brings together security screening technology, engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Kean Miller said it ranked as the 207th-largest law firm in the United States in the 2026 NLJ 500. The firm said the National Law Journal’s annual headcount ranking uses information from the preceding calendar year and tracks growth across the country’s largest firms.
Foley said partner Peter Stockburger was selected as a finalist for Executive of the Year in the San Diego Business Journal’s 2026 Cybersecurity Stewardship Awards. The firm said the awards recognize leaders and organizations whose work strengthens cybersecurity strategy and resilience across the region.
Snell & Wilmer said counsel Gil Kahn was elected secretary of the State Bar of Nevada’s Appellate Litigation Section by fellow members. The firm said he will help advance the section’s educational and professional objectives for lawyers engaged in appellate practice in the state.
BakerHostetler said it advised Summit Therapeutics on AstraZeneca’s $2 billion equity investment through convertible preferred shares. The firm said the transaction closed on October 5 and accompanied a clinical collaboration to evaluate sonesitatug vedotin in combination with ivonescimab for potential gastrointestinal cancer studies.
Sidley said it represented Invenergy in forming a strategic equity partnership with HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital to support a 2.7-gigawatt portfolio of U.S. projects. The firm said the ten-project portfolio includes utility-scale solar, solar paired with battery storage, and wind projects across six major power markets.
Foster Garvey said it published an alert on California SB 343’s restrictions on recyclability claims and symbols. The firm said a federal preliminary injunction currently blocks enforcement, while the law’s manufacturing cutoff of October 4, 2026, remains relevant to companies preparing labels and tracking existing inventory.
Sidley said it represented SlateView Capital in its joint venture’s acquisition of Parkview Estates, a 151-unit assisted living and memory care community in Fountain Valley, California. The firm said the property was acquired through a joint venture between SlateView and an institutional partner.
BakerHostetler said it published an analysis of temporary and proposed regulations for donations to scholarship granting organizations. The firm said the federal credit begins in 2027 and can reach $1,700 per individual, or $3,400 on a joint return where each spouse makes a qualifying contribution under the proposed rules.
Snell & Wilmer said Racheal Brinson joined its San Diego office as counsel in its Litigation, Investigations, and Trials Practice Group. The firm said she represents tribal governments, gaming enterprises and businesses in litigation and other matters involving tribal lands and enterprises.
Snell & Wilmer said Sam Wesson rejoined its Los Angeles office as an associate in its Corporate and Securities Group. The firm said his clients include individuals, families, private equity sponsors, property owners and commercial occupiers, particularly retailers and industrial users.
Sidley said it is representing Telix Pharmaceuticals in its $1.65 billion acquisition of Germany-based ITM Isotope Technologies Munich. The firm said ITM specializes in radioisotope production and radiopharmaceutical development, and the transaction will expand Telix’s manufacturing capabilities and add a complementary therapeutic pipeline.
Fried Frank said it published a client memorandum on DOJ’s October 1 corporate fraud enforcement directive. The firm said the directive requires prosecutors in the National Fraud Enforcement Division to work with its Corporate Enforcement Section throughout corporate investigations and emphasizes fraud involving government funds, healthcare and trade.
Reinhart said shareholder Bob Lightfoot presented updates on nursing homes and assisted living at LeadingAge Wisconsin’s annual conference, held September 29 through October 1 in Green Bay. The firm said his two presentations examined legal and regulatory developments affecting providers in the long-term care sector.
Penningtons Manches Cooper said it will host a small-group roundtable on the United Kingdom’s industrial relations reforms on November 4 at its London office. The firm said the discussion will cover enhanced union rights, workplace access and changes to recognition and collective engagement frameworks.
Clyde & Co said it published an analysis of the Chief Coroner’s 2025 annual report and its implications for healthcare providers. The firm said reported deaths fell 15% from 2024 to 147,814 and discussed workload, prevention of future deaths reports and plans to improve consistency across coroner areas.
Fried Frank said it published a memorandum on New York City’s selection of twelve community districts for the Affordable Housing Fast Track. The firm said eligible residential upzoning applications in those districts will use an expedited process without City Council review beginning January 1, 2027.
Varnum said it published an alert on California laws signed September 30 governing workplace AI and automation. The firm said the package addresses AI-based emotion and neural monitoring, automation-related layoff notices and human review of disciplinary decisions, with most requirements beginning as early as January 1, 2027.
Akin said Filippo Durazzo joined its London office as a corporate partner focused on private equity transactions. The firm said his arrival was its fourth London private equity partner addition in the past year and reunited him with partners Gerald Brant, Jeffrey Kochian and Jono Hamill.
Baker McKenzie said it advised AkzoNobel on the $1.35 billion carve-out and proposed sale of its Decorative Paints businesses in six markets to Nippon Paint. The firm said it also advised on a separate proposed sale of AkzoNobel’s Indonesian Decorative Paints business.
BCLP said it advised Skyports Infrastructure on an agreement with the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority to develop a vertiport network in the emirate. The firm said the agreement covered an initial four sites, with options for additional locations, building on a partnership established in 2024.
Clifford Chance said it advised on the $802.4 million infrastructure asset-backed securities issuance by Bayfront IABS IX, a Clifford Capital distribution vehicle. The firm said it represented Société Générale as sole global coordinator and ING, MUFG, SMBC Nikko and Standard Chartered as joint bookrunners and joint lead managers.
Clifford Chance said its Bucharest office advised Cris-Tim Family Holding on acquiring Via Trend Ready Meals from Oresa Ventures and the founders. The firm said the transaction also included Snack4U and concerned businesses producing chilled ready meals and sandwiches for retail distribution.
Clifford Chance said it advised Euroports on the sale of a majority stake to a fund managed by A.P. Moller Capital. The firm said Belgian investment companies SFPIM and PMV would retain minority stakes, while Euroports would retain its management team, governance structure and strategy.
Clifford Chance said it advised Hillwood on the sale of a portfolio of four logistics properties in Poland for €150 million. The firm said the properties, in central Poland, Wrocław and Upper Silesia, offer over 200,000 square meters of warehouse and office space. The announcement did not name the buyer.
Clifford Chance said it advised Maxim’s Caterers on a reorganization involving its Starbucks licensed business and DFI Retail Group. The firm said the arrangements included a transfer involving Coffee Concepts, DFI’s exit from Maxim’s and Hong Kong Caterers becoming Maxim’s sole shareholder.
Greenberg Traurig said it advised Peakside Capital Advisors’ shareholders, led by founders Stefan Aumann and Boris Schran, on selling the real estate asset manager to DWS Group. The firm said the transaction was expected to close by the end of 2026.
Holland & Knight said it published an alert on the construction-start deadline for the advanced manufacturing investment credit under Internal Revenue Code Section 48D. The firm said construction must begin by December 31, 2026, and examined how work and spending tests apply to semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
Jenner & Block said Joseph Torres and Jennifer Beach wrote an Employee Relations Law Journal article examining a Seventh Circuit decision on ERISA beneficiary changes. The firm said the article addressed the standard of review in interpleader actions and the continued role of the substantial compliance doctrine.