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Sidley, Latham score lead roles as Clearlake takes full control of Chelsea FC

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Travers Smith bolsters Brussels bench with hire of Mayer Brown’s London competition head

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Clio hires former Michigan Supreme Court chief justice as GM of its judiciary business

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