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Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Asset Partners Private Wealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 12:08 AM

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, announced the acquisition of Australia-based Asset Partners Private Wealth Pty Ltd. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Latham & Watkins: Leading Patent Trial Lawyer David Shaw Joins Washington, D.C. Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 12:07 AM

Latham & Watkins LLP announced that David Shaw has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in its Intellectual Property Litigation Practice, strengthening its capabilities in high-stakes patent disputes across technology and life sciences sectors.

Simpson Thacher Expands Capital Structure Solutions Practice With Partner Hires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 12:07 AM

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett announced that Christine Bae and Jacob Ruby have joined the firm as partners in its Capital Structure Solutions Practice, reinforcing its push to build out capabilities in complex financing and restructuring matters.

Taylor Wessing Expands London Team With Partner Hire Henry Priestley

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 12:06 AM

Taylor Wessing has announced the appointment of Henry Priestley as a partner in its London intellectual property practice, reinforcing its strategy to build a leading global IP offering.

Reed Smith Expands Paris Media Practice And Opens Boston Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 12:05 AM

Global law firm Reed Smith announced the expansion of its Entertainment and Media Industry Group in Paris with the addition of partner Agathe Malphettes, while also unveiling a new Boston office to strengthen its presence in key U.S. and international markets.

Google: Personal Intelligence Expands To Free Users Across Search, Gemini App, And Chrome In The U.S.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 12:04 AM

Google has officially announced the expansion of its Personal Intelligence feature to a broader audience in the United States, making it available to free-tier users across AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app, and Gemini in Chrome.

Sun Auto Tire & Service Expands Into Colorado With 23-Location Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 12:04 AM

Sun Auto Tire & Service announced it has expanded into Colorado through the acquisition of 23 locations across Colorado and Arizona from DAS Drive Automotive Services, marking its entry into its 26th U.S. state. The move establishes a strong presence in the greater Denver market while reinforcing the company’s footprint in the Southwest.

Cox: $4.2 Billion Acquisition Of Iberdrola Mexico Strengthens Energy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 12:03 AM

Spanish energy company Cox has agreed to acquire Iberdrola’s Mexico business in a €3.6 billion, about $4.2 billion, transaction backed by Goldman Sachs and a seven bank syndicate, positioning the company as a major player in Mexico’s electricity market. The deal adds more than 2.6GW of installed capacity across 15 generation plants and includes the integration of roughly 700 employees to maintain operations and support expansion.

Mastercard: $1.8 Billion BVNK Acquisition To Expand Stablecoin Payments Infrastructure

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 12:00 AM

Mastercard announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.