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Sidley said it represented Electronics for Imaging in an agreement to combine with Agfa’s Digital Printing Solutions business. The firm said a Siris affiliate would own 60% of the combined business and Agfa DPS would own 40%, under the terms described in its announcement.
Jackson Walker said Jose Villarreal joined its Austin office as a partner in the Trial & Appellate Litigation practice. The firm said his intellectual-property litigation work spans technology businesses, including software, semiconductors, online commerce, gaming, digital media, electric vehicles, financial technology and artificial intelligence.
Bernstein Shur said it published David Pierson’s article examining commercial general liability coverage for work needed to reach construction-defect damage. The firm’s publication discussed the distinction between repairing defective work and repairing damage to other property, with a focus on Maine insurance questions.
Appleby said its Jersey office sponsored the Community Champion of the Year category at the Pride of Jersey Awards. The firm said the category recognizes individuals and groups whose volunteer work supports local communities, including parish activities, youth groups and school fundraising.
Troutman Pepper Locke said it published an article by Austin Padgett and A. Tucker Davison examining trademark coexistence agreements. The firm’s publication discussed arrangements involving similar marks and distinguished coexistence agreements from consent agreements and settlement agreements, while describing issues that can arise when documenting those arrangements.
Vincents Solicitors said it published an article explaining estate administration when someone dies without a valid will. The firm’s publication described intestacy and the practical questions it can raise for surviving relatives, including who handles the estate and how property and possessions are distributed.
Troutman Pepper Locke said real estate partner Dan Valenti was quoted in a September 28 article in The Daily Upside about higher interest rates and real estate investment trusts. The firm’s account summarized his discussion of financing conditions and the effects of borrowing costs on real estate transactions.
Bose McKinney & Evans said Bret Runyon joined as an associate in its Government Services and Utilities practice groups. The firm said his work would include local government, utility and development representation, real estate and general litigation, drawing on experience in private practice and public-sector service.
Akin said it advised Millrose Properties on a US$1 billion senior notes offering divided into two US$500 million tranches. The firm said the financing was connected with planned acquisitions involving Dream Finders and Beazer and would also support repayment of revolving borrowings and general corporate purposes.
Stewarts said it announced Policyholder Essentials, a series of 12 monthly webinars for policyholders, brokers, in-house counsel and risk professionals. The firm said the series would run from October 2026 through September 2027 and cover legal and practical questions about insurance coverage and recovery.
Sidley Austin said it represented the special committee of independent trustees of Slate Grocery REIT in its sale to a joint venture between Brixmor and Everview Partners. The firm described the transaction as an all-cash deal with an enterprise value of approximately US$2.3 billion.
Akin said it published an alert on changes to the Abu Dhabi Global Market and Dubai International Financial Centre fund frameworks. The firm said the alert covers the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority’s September 16 rule amendments and the Dubai Financial Services Authority’s consultation on its funds regime, and lists six authors including Andrea Dougall and Wael Jabsheh.
Akin said Neil DuChez rejoined the firm as a corporate partner in New York after serving as a vice president and senior legal director at Goldman Sachs. The firm said his practice covered technology and commercial transactions, including strategic partnerships, joint development arrangements and outsourcing matters.
Burr & Forman said Will Comey joined its real estate practice group as an associate in Charleston as part of its incoming fall associate class. The firm said Comey clerked in its Hilton Head Island office while in law school, preparing memoranda for real estate attorneys and assisting with commercial and residential closings.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth said it advised Frasers Property Australia on the A$248 million sale of Ed.Square Town Centre to Assembly Funds Management and PGIM Real Estate. The firm said its work on the transaction drew on lawyers from its real estate, intellectual property and tax practices.
Cozen O’Connor said it represented Milan-based Superstudio in its acquisition of a majority interest in Spring Studios New York. The firm described Superstudio as an event production business and said the transaction expanded its presence in the United States through the New York venue business.
Crowell & Moring said it published a client alert on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ expansion of its ACCESS model for chronic condition care. The firm said the alert covers the four condition tracks CMS will add in spring 2027 and the voluntary model’s outcomes-based payment structure, and lists Jill Abrams, Stephen Bentfield and Roma Gilbert as contacts.
Crowell & Moring said it published a client alert on patent and trade secret issues in AI-assisted drug discovery after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rescinded its 2024 guidance on AI-assisted inventions. The firm listed John Paik, Mark Cooper, Linda Malek, Matthew Ferraro and Alex Cruz Rodriguez as contacts for the September 28 publication.
Holland & Knight said it published a Real Estate Law Unlocked podcast episode about New York City’s rent stabilization system. The firm identified Alex Lycoyannis as the host and Christina Smyth, a founding partner of Smyth Levenson and former Rent Guidelines Board member, as his guest.
Jones Day said Luigi Verga and Giulio Politi would join its corporate practice as partners in Milan. The firm said the additions would expand its private equity and mergers and acquisitions capabilities in Italy, alongside existing Milan corporate partners Stefano Crosio and Francesca Ravallese.
Mayer Brown said it published a French-language tax note on a new presumption governing the long-term capital gains treatment of participation securities. The firm’s September 28 publication discussed administrative guidance on a dedicated securities subaccount and listed eight Paris tax lawyers as authors.
Paul Hastings said it published an alert comparing European proposals to limit young users’ access to social media with Australia’s approach. The firm’s publication, authored by Natalie Rae Coulton and Harry Martin, addressed the EU KIDS Act initiative and a Danish draft bill.
Proskauer said Oliver Howley was named Most Innovative Practitioner in Europe at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Europe 2026 awards. The firm said the recognition followed assessment by a judging panel from a shortlist of 10 practitioners identified through research conducted by RSGI.
Squire Patton Boggs said it advised NatWest on more than £30 million in funding supporting NP Aerospace’s acquisition of U.S. business Iten Defense. The firm said the financing had UK Export Finance backing and involved lawyers working across its United Kingdom and United States offices.
Vinson & Elkins said Kirsten Harmon joined its corporate practice as a partner in New York. The firm said she represents issuers, financial sponsors and investment banks in capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings and high-yield debt offerings, and has extensive experience handling transactions in Latin America.
Womble Bond Dickinson said it published an article by Lenny Dalby on the execution and delivery of deeds in construction transactions. The firm’s September 28 publication examined formalities for different types of signatories and discussed the distinction between contracts executed as deeds and ordinary contracts.
Appleby said it continued its silver sponsorship of the Transcontinental Trusts Istanbul conference, scheduled for October 7–9 at the CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel. The firm said lawyers from its offshore offices would attend the event, which it described as the conference’s 41st edition.
Mishcon de Reya said it published an article by Safwan Afridi and Amy Turner on the extension of employment tribunal claim time limits under the Employment Rights Act 2025. The firm’s September 28 publication discussed employer preparations for the changes and their implications for workplace dispute management.
Touchstone Partners said it advised Baring Private Equity India Fund 6 on its investment in Business Nextgen Finance Private Limited. The firm said Business Nextgen Finance raised INR215 crores in the funding round and described the company as a provider of secured credit to micro, small and medium enterprises.
Ward and Smith said it was sponsoring the 11th annual Pink Ribbon Run 5K in Greenville to support local people and families affected by breast cancer. The firm’s announcement said the event would take place on October 4 at 2 p.m. behind the Hilton Greenville on Landmark Street.