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This merger between Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin is a bold move, signaling Herbert Smith’s commitment to fully establishing itself in the U.S. market. Herbert Smith first made its intentions clear in September 2012, when it opened its New York office—a significant step showing its ambitions to compete with major American firms. Now, with Kramer Levin’s strong presence in New York, Washington, D.C., and Silicon Valley, this alliance greatly enhances Herbert Smith Freehills’ reach, capabilities, and competitiveness across America. It’s also an interesting development in response to the success many American firms have found in the London market. British firms, it seems, are beginning to take strategic steps to maintain influence and competitiveness on both sides of the Atlantic. Watching how this merger unfolds will be key, as it could represent the start of a broader trend, with British firms increasingly adapting to counter the presence of American firms in London and expand their own U.S. presence. #HerbertSmithFreehills #KramerLevin #LegalMerger #GlobalLawFirm #USExpansion #LegalIndustry #BritishFirms #AmericanMarket #LegalStrategy #LawFirmMerger

Law firms, including Dentons, Gibson Dunn, and Troutman Pepper, feature in this week's edition of People Moves rounding up changes at firms providing services to the alternative assets industry. Read more, via Preqin news: https://okt.to/AG5Edk #alternativesassets #privatemarketnews #alternativesassets

Congratulations to Rachel (Grand) Gerwin on joining Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP as a counsel in the New York office, focusing on regulatory matters related to private investment funds. read more on Global Legal Chronicle

At Dechert, it's crucial to not only know the law, but also to understand our client's business. That's why we've teamed up with Wharton to create a custom program for our associates to develop crucial skills in corporate finance, private equity and global strategy. Learn more below.

Some very interesting #biglaw moves of the week this week: - Boies Schiller Flexner LLP adds litigators on both coasts. Former Skadden Partner James Keyte joins in NYC with a practice which includes antitrust and sports. After 20 years with Skadden, Keyte was most recently director of global development for economic consulting firm Brattle Group. In San Francisco IP litigator Enoch Liang joins from a boutique firm that he co-founded - LTL Attorneys. - Gibson Dunn hires SEC veteran Osman Nawaz in New York to boost its securities enforcement and white-collar defense and investigations capabilities. - Another SEC veteran, Melissa Hodgman, joined Freshfields in D.C. last week to focus on white collar, global investigations and strategic risk. It was a busy week for Freshfields as the firm also added two partners in Northern California. Former Cooley Capital Markets partner Calise Cheng and former Goodwin exec comp partner Heather Brookfield join the firm. - Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP hires Real Estate Partner Peter Bergan from Loeb in Chicago. Bergan focuses on the digital infrastructure sector - a space multiple firms are focused on growing just now. Follow me for more #biglaw market intel, commentary and roles.

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#ICYMI: Understanding the complexities of international service of process is crucial for navigating cross-border intellectual property disputes. Different countries have varied procedures, making it essential for litigants to be aware of these nuances to avoid delays and increased cost. In our alert, attorney Joseph Falcon, along with summer associate Emma Romig, explain these complexities and how to navigate them. Learn more at the link: https://lnkd.in/eVMqfyqX

Congratulations to partner Benjamin Fox Tracy for his recognition on Lawdragon’s 2024 500 X – The Next Generation guide. The guide honors the next generation of legal leaders around the world who “have proven themselves early in private practice, accruing credentials, deals, and cases early and often.” Read more about Ben here: https://lnkd.in/ed2MXqbS. #RealEstate #Coop #Condo #NextGeneration

Vice Chair of Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP’s Shareholder Activism Practice Group Ryan Nebel will be speaking at Columbia Law School’s Conference on M&A and Corporate Governance today from 9:15 – 10:30 A.M. at Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism, Pulitzer Hall. Ryan will be participating on the panel “Activism and M&A.” The conference gathers speakers from academia, the judiciary, and the legal and finance industries to explore relevant issues in M&A and corporate governance, including implications of the US election for M&A. Topics of conversation will include the state of shareholder activism, legislative and regulatory developments affecting dealmaking, and Delaware law regarding controlling shareholders. #OlshanLaw #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateGovernance #ShareholderActivism #Conference https://lnkd.in/eD28g7gU

I recently had the privilege of attending a fascinating virtual student event, hosted by Linklaters and Legal Cheek, that focused on the rapidly evolving topic of Space and the Law. The panel featured lawyers from Linklaters’ capital markets, TMT/IP, and antitrust teams, who explored the exciting opportunities emerging in the space sector. With the boom in commercial satellites and the increasing demand to access space, it’s clear that this is one of the world’s hottest sectors right now — and it’s reshaping how we think about legal frameworks across multiple disciplines. Hearing about how these developments will influence areas like capital markets, intellectual property, and competition law was eye-opening. As technology continues to push boundaries and space becomes more commercially accessible, the legal implications will be far-reaching. Thank you to Linklaters and Legal Cheek for hosting such an insightful and engaging discussion! #SpaceLaw #Linklaters #LegalCheek #EmergingIndustries #LegalInnovation #StudentEvent #CommercialSatellites #TechnologyAndLaw