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Norton Rose Fulbright: Chip Gage Added As Corporate Finance Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:28 PM

Norton Rose Fulbright is expanding its business practice group with the strategic addition of corporate finance partner Chip Gage, who will be based in the Dallas office. This move aligns with the firm's commitment to enhancing its transactional practices and underscores its proactive response to the growing demand for expert counsel in leveraged and acquisition finance, particularly among middle-market private equity clients seeking tailored financial solutions.

Filevine: $400 Million Raised To Advance Legal Technology

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 25, 2025

Filevine, a prominent leader in the legal technology field, has completed an all-equity financing round, raising $400 million. This substantial investment clearly demonstrates the strong confidence investors have in the rapidly expanding legal tech market and Filevine's growing significance within it. Over a period of fifteen months, Filevine meticulously executed two distinct funding rounds. The initial round was led by Insight Partners in the investment efforts. This was then followed by a larger, subsequent round, where Accel and Halo Fund joined Insight Partners as co-leads, benefiting from the continued and unwavering support of existing investors, including Meritech, Stepstone, Run Ventures, and Album Ventures.

Paul Hastings: Sally Evans Added As Partner For Global Antitrust Practice In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2025

Paul Hastings has enhanced its global antitrust capabilities, particularly in London and Brussels, with the exciting addition of Sally Evans as a new partner. This strategic move underscores the firm's commitment to building a formidable antitrust platform across key international markets.

Baker McKenzie: New Tax Partner Sam Trowbridge Joins London Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 24, 2025

Baker McKenzie has recently expanded its London team by bringing on Sam Trowbridge as a new partner in their highly regarded Tax practice. This strategic move is part of the firm's ongoing effort to strengthen its senior talent pool in the city.

White & Case: Luca Maffia Named As Partner In Milan

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 20, 2025

White & Case, one of the world’s leading global law firms, has strengthened its Global Debt Finance Practice and Global Financial Institutions Industry Group with the addition of Luca Maffia as a partner in its Milan office. This move reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding its capabilities in Europe and supporting clients across a wide range of complex financial transactions.

Baker McKenzie: Sumon Dantiki Named As Partner And Co-Chair Of National Security Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 18, 2025

Baker McKenzie has announced that Sumon Dantiki, a former senior official at the U.S. Department of Justice, has joined its Washington, DC office as a partner in the Litigation and Government Enforcement Practice and as co-chair of the firm’s National Security Practice. Dantiki is widely recognized for his expertise in cybersecurity, national security, and complex investigations, especially in matters involving the intersection of technology, security, and legal risk.

DLA Piper: Shana Ramirez Added As Partner In Leveraged Finance Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 18, 2025

DLA Piper has announced that Shana Ramirez has joined the firm as a Partner in its Leveraged Finance practice, based in the Los Angeles office. Her appointment strengthens the firm’s capabilities in advising on a broad spectrum of financing transactions for both lenders and borrowers.

Kirkland & Ellis: Kara Kuchar Named As Partner To Enhance Fintech Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 18, 2025

Kirkland & Ellis has announced the appointment of Kara Kuchar as a partner in its firm, bringing significant expertise in fintech regulation to its legal team. Kara specializes in payments, licensing, and regulatory compliance, and her arrival enhances the firm’s ability to advise clients navigating the fast-evolving financial technology landscape.

Ropes & Gray: European Reach Expanded With New Office In Milan And Key Appointments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 18, 2025

Ropes & Gray, a law firm known for its work with private equity clients, has opened a new office in Milan, Italy. This expansion strengthens the firm’s presence in Europe and supports its strategy to meet growing demand for cross-border legal expertise. The Milan office follows the recent opening of a Paris location and builds on the firm’s established operations in London.

Baker McKenzie: Tom Oslovar Joins As Partner In Transactional Practice Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 18, 2025

Baker McKenzie has announced that Tom Oslovar has joined its Palo Alto office as a Partner in the Transactional Practice Group. With over ten years of experience advising clients across Silicon Valley and the United States, Oslovar brings deep expertise in intellectual property and technology-focused mergers and acquisitions. His work spans a wide range of industries, including advising founders, investors, legal teams, and boards on how to develop and commercialize technology effectively.

Latham: Mohammed Shaheen Rejoins Chicago Office As Partner In Banking & Private Credit Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 18, 2025

Latham & Watkins announced it has welcomed back Mohammed Shaheen as a partner in its Chicago office, where he will contribute to the firm’s Banking & Private Credit Practice. Shaheen brings a wealth of experience in representing banks and private credit funds in a wide range of complex financial transactions. His work includes advising on credit facilities, leveraged buyouts, acquisition financing, and corporate restructurings.

Clifford Chance: Andrea Gede-Lange Joins U.S. Private Equity Practice As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 18, 2025

Law firm Clifford Chance has expanded its Private Equity practice in the United States by welcoming Andrea Gede-Lange as a new partner. This move is part of the firm’s broader strategy to enhance its private capital capabilities across key international markets.

Squire Patton Boggs: Robert Bastian Joins Private Equity Practice in Germany

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 18, 2025

Squire Patton Boggs has announced the appointment of Robert Bastian, a respected German lawyer specializing in private equity and corporate law, as a new partner in its global Corporate Practice Group. He will be based in the firm’s Frankfurt office. This move marks a significant step in the firm’s ongoing expansion of its private equity capabilities across Europe.

White & Case: Peter Trimarchi Re-Joins As A Partner In NY

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 11, 2025

White & Case has strengthened its capabilities in mergers and acquisitions, energy, and sustainability by welcoming Peter Trimarchi as a partner in its New York office. This move supports the firm’s ongoing expansion of its Global M&A Practice, Global Energy Industry Group, and Sustainability & Responsible Business Practice.

Matey: $7.5 Million Raised To Bring AI To Criminal Defense

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 4, 2025

Matey recently announced it has raised $7.5 million in seed funding to advance its mission of delivering precision AI tools that actually work in the trenches of the justice system. The funding round was led by Timespan Ventures, with participation from returning investor Neo and new backer Streamlined Ventures.

Goodwin: Leonard Wood Joins To Strengthen Shareholder Activism Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

Goodwin has announced that Leonard Wood will be joining their team as a new partner specializing in Shareholder Activism and Takeover Defense. He will work out of both the New York and Boston offices. Initially, Wood will serve as co-chair of the practice alongside Joe Johnson, but he is set to take over as the chair of the practice starting October 1, 2025.

Dentons Rodyk: Wong Kai Yun Joining As Senior Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

Dentons Rodyk is excited to announce the addition of a distinguished new partner to its Family & Matrimonial practice. On October 16, 2025, Wong Kai Yun will join the firm as a Senior Partner, bringing over twenty years of valuable experience in family law. She is transitioning from her role as Co-Managing Director at Chia Wong Chambers LLC, showcasing her leadership and dedication.

Latham & Watkins: Thomas Lee Named As M&A Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

Latham & Watkins announced the addition of Thomas Lee to its team in New York, where he joins as a partner specializing in mergers & acquisitions and private equity. Thomas brings a wealth of experience and deep expertise across a broad range of asset management M&A transactions.

Davis Polk: Rob Morrison Named As Partner In Finance Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

Davis Polk has welcomed distinguished finance attorney Rob Morrison as a partner in its Finance practice. He will be working out of the firm's Northern California office, where he will further enhance its capabilities in this critical area.

Bench IQ: $5.3 Million Raised To Expand AI-Based Judicial Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Bench IQ, a rapidly growing AI-based judicial intelligence platform used by top-tier law firms, announced the closing of a $5.3 million seed funding round. The round was led by Battery Ventures and Inovia Capital, with additional participation from CIBC Innovation Banking, MVP Ventures, Maple VC, and Haystack VC.

Chicago Atlantic: Robert Beasley Named As Partner And Head Of Restructuring

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 28, 2025

Chicago Atlantic has appointed Robert Beasley, former CEO of FLUENT Cannabis, as Partner and Head of Restructuring, overseeing value creation and operations. Beasley, an attorney and entrepreneur, is experienced in leading regulated industries, including cannabis.

HelloPrenup: Interview With Founder & CEO Julia Rodgers About The Prenuptial Agreement Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 27, 2025

HelloPrenup is a legal tech startup that’s transforming how couples approach prenuptial agreements. Think of it as the modern and digital alternative to hiring expensive lawyers for prenups. Pulse 2.0 interviewed HelloPrenup founder and CEO Julia Rodgers to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler: Rob Cohen Named As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler, a prominent boutique specializing in litigation, employment, and white-collar matters, has strengthened its Commercial Litigation practice by welcoming Rob Cohen as a partner. Cohen, previously a founding partner at Taylor & Cohen, brings deep expertise in complex litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Throughout his career, he has represented clients across a diverse range of industries—including financial services, private equity, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, and payment processing—handling shareholder disputes, employment cases, contract breaches, fraud, trade secret claims, class actions, and appeals.

Foley Hoag: Former United States Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger Joins As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Foley Hoag has announced that Hampton Dellinger, the former United States Special Counsel, has joined their Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the Litigation Department. Known for a distinguished career in both government service and private practice, Dellinger will advise clients on trial, appellate, investigations, and regulatory matters, leveraging extensive experience at the highest levels of public service.

Latham: Adam Greenfield Rejoins As Partner In IP Litigation Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Latham & Watkins recently welcomed Adam Greenfield back to its Washington, D.C. office, appointing him as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Greenfield, a seasoned first-chair trial lawyer, is recognized for his expertise in patent and trade secret litigation, especially those involving the most advanced sectors of technology.

Holland & Knight: Nathan Sales Joins As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Ambassador Nathan Sales, a seasoned leader with an extensive career in national security and public policy, has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in both the Public Policy & Regulation Group and the National Security & Defense Industry Group. His impressive trajectory in U.S. government service spans several high-profile roles, particularly during the first Trump Administration.

DLA Piper: Investment Funds Practice Expanded With Addition Of Alec Campbell

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

DLA Piper announced the appointment of Alec Campbell as a Partner in its Investment Funds practice, further strengthening its presence in the financial sector. Campbell will be based in the New York office and brings extensive experience in representing both domestic and international investment fund managers.

Axcel: AGRD Partners Launched For Delivering Legal Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

AGRD Partners is a pioneering legal services consortium comprised of six esteemed business law firms from Sweden. This innovative group, backed by the investment firm Axcel, is poised to transform the legal landscape by emphasizing innovation, cutting-edge technology, and strategic collaboration to deliver unparalleled value to clients. AGRD Partners has ambitious growth plans, aiming to expand both within Sweden and internationally.

LawPro.ai: Seed Funding Raised For Advancing AI Solutions For Injury Claims

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 17, 2025

LawPro.ai, an LA-based legal tech company, has successfully closed its Series Seed funding round, led by Scopus Ventures. This investment will support the company's growth in developing AI solutions for the injury claims industry.

Kirkland: Burt Snell Hired As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 16, 2025

Kirkland & Ellis has announced that Nils B. (Burt) Snell, a prominent product liability and mass tort litigator, has joined the firm as a partner.