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Skadden said it published its inaugural report on Hong Kong-listed Specialist Technology Companies under the Chapter 18C listing regime. The firm said the report examined market data and corporate governance for 27 companies listed by September 30, 2026, across the eligible technology and new economy sectors.
Womble Bond Dickinson said it published an Autumn Budget briefing for private clients by Will Ford and Caroline Pellow. The firm said its analysis considered the interaction of new announcements with existing reforms affecting individuals and families, including business succession, charitable giving and the transfer of wealth between generations.
Womble Bond Dickinson said it advised consumer brand investor Piper on its investment in Reeve the Baker, a family bakery business based in Wilton, Wiltshire. The firm said the funding would support expansion across market towns in southern England and that James Cook led its multidisciplinary transaction team.
White & Case said it advised the book running lead managers on Jio Platforms’ initial public offering under Rule 144A and Regulation S. The firm said the entirely primary offering raised INR302 billion and involved a syndicate of 19 banks, combining Indian and international offering requirements.
Magnusson said it advised the sellers on the sale of the entire share capital of Kuortaneen Teollisuuspalvelu and its subsidiaries, collectively known as Kutepa, to Metecom. The firm said the transaction was the first acquisition for a metal industry platform backed by MVE Capital and Brawe.
Clyde & Co said it published a guide to Practice Direction 4/2026 for personal injury and damage actions in Northern Ireland’s King’s Bench Division. The firm said its discussion covered early investigation, disclosure, medical evidence and case preparation under the direction that took effect on October 13.
Stewarts said its tax disputes practice improved its position in the International Tax Review World Tax rankings. The firm said its team advised companies, high-net-worth individuals and trustees on HMRC disputes and combined tax investigations work with related commercial litigation arising from the same issues.
Thompson Hine said it published an update on USTR’s request for comments concerning a further suspension of Section 301 maritime countermeasures involving China. The firm said its briefing addressed proposed service fees affecting vessel operators and owners and the opportunity to comment on extending the suspension.
Steptoe said it published a Halloween-themed survey of patent history by Heather Hildreth on its Step Into IP blog. The firm said the article explored unusual inventions in the patent archives, ranging from nineteenth-century devices to software-related technologies and patents for stage illusions.
Sidley said it represented the initial purchasers in a $750 million senior notes offering by Citadel Limited Partnership, which closed on October 28, 2026. The firm said the offering consisted of two tranches and that capital markets partners Andy Baker and Natalie Karam led its team, with support from capital markets, tax and investment funds lawyers.
Seyfarth said it published an analysis of California’s proposed pregnancy accommodation and leave regulations. The firm said its briefing examined broader definitions, workplace accommodations, medical documentation and leave procedures in the Civil Rights Council’s October 16 proposal, including its relationship with federal pregnancy protections.
Hinckley Allen said it received the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston’s 2026 Cornerstone Partner Award. The firm said the recognition reflected nearly a decade of support through sponsorship, professional development programming and opportunities for members to build relationships within the regional legal and business communities.
Sidley said it received rankings in LSEG’s Global Capital Markets Q3 2026 league tables for US straight debt involving asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities. The firm said the results covered its work advising managers and issuers, reflecting activity across its Global Finance practice.
Sidley said it represented the Driftwood Capital and MV Real Estate Holdings partnership on a $145 million construction loan from Centennial Bank for Riverside Wharf in Miami. The firm said the Miami River development would combine a hotel, entertainment and restaurant space with improvements along the waterfront.
Sidley said it published a life sciences analysis of Treasury’s proposed outbound investment restrictions and their implications for China licensing transactions. The firm said its update examined how biotechnology activities, ownership structures and deal terms could bring investments within the proposed framework, which had not yet become final.
McGuireWoods said it represented Longbow Capital in an investment in 3C and then represented 3C in its merger with Datalec Precision Installations. The firm said the two-stage transaction created 3C Datalec, a platform that designs, builds and operates infrastructure for AI data centers.
Gibson Dunn said it advised OceanSound Partners on a strategic investment in Iris, a supplier of electronics used in space and defense applications. The firm said its multidisciplinary team handled corporate, tax, employee benefits, government contracts, international trade, investment screening, antitrust and intellectual property aspects of the transaction.
Gibson Dunn said it advised I Squared on acquiring Orizon Aerostructures, which the firm described as a manufacturer of large, complex structural components and subassemblies for commercial aviation, defense and space applications. The firm said its transaction team included lawyers covering corporate, aerospace and defense, financing, tax, employee benefits, antitrust, regulatory, environmental, real estate and intellectual property matters.
Troutman Pepper Locke said it published a guide to the DOJ Civil Division and HHS healthcare False Claims Act self-disclosure pilot. The firm said its analysis addressed eligibility, required submissions, repayment calculations and the interaction between civil and criminal disclosure channels for healthcare companies considering the program.
Foley said it published an analysis of SEC proposals concerning retail access to private markets and investment fund structures. The firm said its alert examined performance-based compensation, interval funds, multiple share classes and expanded accredited investor qualifications, including implications for fund sponsors and investment advisers.
Sidley said it published an analysis of Treasury’s proposed expansion of outbound investment restrictions. The firm said the update examined changes to covered countries, technologies and transactions, including biotechnology and super intelligence, and discussed how the proposal would affect investment screening and transaction planning.
Jackson Walker said its litigation practice innovation lead, Korin Munsterman, received recognition in the education category of the 2026 American Legal Technology Awards. The firm said her work focused on helping lawyers apply technology through practical training and that the award was presented at Suffolk University in Boston.
Sidley said it launched SidleyCatalyst, a resource for leaders of high-growth technology and life sciences companies. The firm said the resource brings together its global platform with guidance on the legal, regulatory and strategic issues scaling companies face, covering corporate governance, regulatory developments, expansion, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, intellectual property, employment and exit strategies.
Benesch said its marketing team received two 2026 MarCom Awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The firm said the awards recognized its branding refresh and LinkedIn work, with the competition assessing the creative execution and effectiveness of marketing and communications projects.
Seyfarth said it released a webinar recording on alternatives to noncompete agreements as part of its 2026 trade secrets series. The firm said Dan Hart, Beth Sherwood and Travis Cashbaugh discussed ways employers can protect business interests through contractual provisions, information controls and coordinated internal procedures.
Cooley said it obtained SEC staff interpretive guidance for client Sumisho Air Lease concerning continued Form S-3 eligibility during a temporary voluntary reporting period. The firm said the guidance extended the Lamar Advertising framework to recognize a mandatory shelf update as another route back to required reporting.
Bernstein Shur said Hilary Holmes Rheaume and Anne-Marie Storey would present a session on difficult workplace conversations at the 2026 Strategic HR at Mt. Washington conference. The firm said the scenario-based program would address how HR leaders balance employee trust, legal obligations, ethics and business needs.
Sidley said it received six practice rankings in The Legal 500 Latin America guide. The firm said the recognitions covered its work for clients in the region and included individual distinctions for lawyers in international arbitration and corporate transactions, drawing on its longstanding Latin America practice.
Benesch said its chief marketing officer, Jeanne Hammerstrom, received a 2026 Platinum MarCom Award for Individual Achievement from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The firm said the award recognized her body of work leading its marketing, communications, business development and branding efforts across its national platform, and that Benesch also received two team honors in the 2026 MarCom Awards.
Choate said it advised longtime client Merida Biosciences on its acquisition by Eli Lilly and Company in a transaction valued at up to $2.875 billion. The firm said Merida develops precision autoantibody degraders intended to treat autoimmune and allergic diseases and identified its intellectual property team supporting the deal.