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Foley & Lardner said it represented Chatsi in a $2.5 million seed funding commitment led by DealerSocket co-founder Jonathan Ord. The firm said Chatsi develops artificial intelligence sales agents for e-commerce businesses and would use the funding to expand its products and market presence.
Gibson Dunn said it advised NewBridge Pharmaceuticals on its sale to an affiliate of SIX-listed DKSH Holding. The firm described NewBridge as a UAE-headquartered healthcare commercialization platform that distributes pharmaceutical products across the Middle East and Africa, and said completion remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
McGuireWoods said it served as healthcare regulatory counsel to HealthSpan Partners on its agreement to acquire Surgery Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.7 billion. The firm said HealthSpan is an affiliate and supporting organization of Bon Secours Mercy Health.
Pinsent Masons said it published an Out-Law guide to taking fixed security in Scotland, listing Natalie Colaluca and Shonagh Brown as contacts. The firm's guide examined the framework under the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 alongside existing rules, covering the assets that can be secured, registration and enforcement considerations for lenders.
Cole Schotz said Utibe Ikpe joined its Miami office as a member after serving as a partner at Meland Budwick. The firm said Ikpe brought more than a decade of litigation experience, including business disputes and work involving technology and cybersecurity matters for clients.
Cole Schotz said Jackson Warren joined its Delaware office as special counsel in corporate litigation. The firm said his practice covers disputes involving executive compensation, mergers and acquisitions, stockholders, governance and books-and-records demands, with experience before the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court.
McDermott Will & Schulte said it advised Everspan Group on its agreement to sell Providence Washington Insurance Company to Falvey Insurance Group. The firm described the target as a Rhode Island admitted shell company and said the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and required regulatory approvals.
Benesch said senior director of marketing communications Corrina Wright was included among Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 2026 Notable Leaders in Communications. The firm said she oversees its nationwide communications strategy, including public relations, digital marketing, advertising, thought leadership, award nominations and social media.
Clyde & Co said it added aviation partners Dave Pflieger and Tannie Kwong to its global practice. The firm said Pflieger would work across Atlanta, San Francisco and Washington, DC, while Kwong joined in Hong Kong, bringing experience in airline operations and legal services.
Akin said Greg Arutiunov joined its New York office as a tax partner, expanding its energy and infrastructure practice. The firm said his work includes federal income tax advice on energy project development and financing, with experience across renewable energy and energy transition transactions.
Baker Botts said it advised WIOCC Group on a combined equity investment of up to $450 million from the US Development Finance Corporation, Vision Invest and Africa Finance Corporation. The firm said the financing would support expansion of WIOCC’s networks, data center capacity and digital infrastructure.
Burr & Forman said associate Eli Sharp joined its intellectual property group as a registered patent attorney. The firm said his practice includes patent prosecution, intellectual property transactions and litigation, with experience involving artificial intelligence, electrical systems, telecommunications, software, hardware and mechanical technologies.
Clayton Utz said it advised Development Victoria on a precinct development agreement with Hamton and Hostplus for Arden Central in North Melbourne. The firm said the consortium would develop a mixed-use precinct beside Arden Station, with housing, retail, hospitality, public open space and entertainment facilities.
CMS said it published an update by Laura Sefton on waste heat and heat networks in England, Wales and Scotland. The firm’s article compared existing legislation, planning policies and proposals affecting businesses that generate recoverable heat, including data centers, industrial facilities and energy-from-waste plants.
Cooley said lawyers Pang Lee and Joyce Wang co-authored an article in the Global Private Capital Association’s Legal & Regulatory Journal about venture studios. The firm said the article examines the model for creating, launching and scaling companies and compares it with traditional venture capital funds.
Jenner & Block said partner Katie Wynbrandt was named a 2026 DC Rising Star in the appellate category at The National Law Journal’s DC Legal Awards. The firm said she handles constitutional, statutory and administrative law disputes in federal courts as a member of its appellate and Supreme Court practice.
Paul Hastings said Maccailein (Mac) Campbell joined its London office as a partner in its global fund finance practice. The firm said he has more than 15 years of experience representing borrowers, sponsors and bank and nonbank lenders in domestic and cross-border debt financing transactions.
Porter Wright said Emily Kappers joined its Chicago office as a partner in its intellectual property practice. The firm said she brings more than a decade of experience advising companies on domestic and international brand protection, copyrights, advertising, social media and domain names.
Rajah & Tann said it published an update on the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s artificial intelligence risk management guidelines for financial institutions. The firm’s publication examined the guidelines’ scope, governance expectations, life-cycle controls and implementation timetable, including their application to generative AI, autonomous agents and third-party systems.
Ropes & Gray said it named 26 lawyers as partners, effective January 1, 2027. The firm said the class spans practices including asset management, private capital transactions, real estate, healthcare, tax, litigation and data privacy, with lawyers based in the United States, London and Hong Kong.
Squire Patton Boggs said infrastructure partner Alexandra Poynter joined its Birmingham office from Gowling WLG. The firm said her practice covers infrastructure investment, private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, alongside project delivery advice for public and private sector clients.
Squire Patton Boggs said Financial News included its global head of financial services regulation, Monica Gogna, in the publication’s second annual South Asian Power Brokers list. The firm said the recognition covered leaders of South Asian heritage working across finance, business and professional services.
Taylor Wessing said it marked 30 years of operating in Shanghai, where its office supports international companies investing and doing business in China. The firm said its China Group comprises more than 50 lawyers across Shanghai, Beijing and its European offices, advising on transactions and cross-border projects.
Trowers & Hamlins said it published an update by Libby Waldron on the government’s consultation on extending Awaab’s Law to private rented tenancies and licenses. The firm’s article examined proposed adaptations to the social housing framework, including differences in landlords’ repair resources and operating models.
Clyde & Co said its TRI Day in Madrid examined warranties and indemnities insurance, claims and tax insurance in Spain and Latin America. The firm said discussions covered the use of transactional risk insurance beyond large acquisitions, including its availability for smaller deals and changes in pricing and coverage.
Clyde & Co said it published an update by Jennifer Eakins and Maria Andraos on emerging disputes in the United Arab Emirates’ real estate and hospitality sectors. The firm’s update examined contractual and operational issues affecting developments and hotel businesses, including the use of arbitration to resolve disputes.
Appleby said trainee Shanne Gutierrez was called to the Manx Bar and would join its dispute resolution team as an associate. The firm said her admission followed its two-year trainee program, during which she completed her Articles and passed the Manx Bar examinations in 2026.
Clyde & Co said it published an update by legal director Laura Connor on proposed Northern Ireland County Court changes affecting personal injury claims. The firm’s article examined the proposed jurisdictional increase, its relationship with costs reform and the transition arrangements for existing cases.
Mishcon de Reya said its Jazz Shapers feature profiled business leader and social entrepreneur Tim Campbell, the first winner of the BBC’s The Apprentice. The firm said the feature highlighted his work in entrepreneurship, education and social mobility, alongside his experience in business and marketing.
Pierson Ferdinand said it published an alert examining a USCIS proposal to eliminate deference to prior approvals when reviewing Form I-129 extension petitions. The firm said the article discusses how independent review of renewal requests could affect employers’ supporting evidence and petition preparation, while distinguishing the proposal from current policy.