White & Case counsels NRG Energy in deal to acquire fleet of natural gas-fired power plants from LS Power, repped by Willkie Farr and Milbank
Tie-up would create top 20 US firm by revenue and headcount
Stan McCoy replaces Gina Vetere who left the organisation in January
Computer scientist Steven Thaler seeks procedural clarity as UK IPO rejects patent applications for his DABUS system
Kirkland & Ellis and Sullivan & Cromwell also called in for footwear industry’s biggest buyout to date
Cari Gallman is promoted to legal head role, replacing Sandra Leung who is retiring after 33 years at the company
Lowell & Associates will represent clients facing investigations and litigation arising from the Trump administration
Cash deal marks largest UK take-private to date in 2025
Federal judge says ‘some clients may harbour reservations’ about implications of some firms’ efforts to head off attacks over DEI policies through deals
Transatlantic firm to cut around 8% of business services staff globally
Hires include A&O Shearman’s US head of financial services regulatory, a finance partner, two counsel and five associates
Real estate specialist Alex Lewis replaces veteran lawyer Judy Miles, who is moving to an executive advisor role
Edited by Katten’s Joshua Rubenstein, guide keeps readers abreast of latest tax and non-tax developments
David Hillman replaces Jordan Fasbender, who left to join Comcast’s new cable business in March
Chris Campbell to chair new group as firm builds on life sciences IP capabilities