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Sidley Adds M&A And Private Equity Partner Timothy FitzSimons In Chicago

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Sidley has hired Timothy FitzSimons as a partner in its M&A and Private Equity group in Chicago, adding a veteran deal lawyer with more than two decades of experience advising on public and private M&A transactions totaling more than $200 billion.

Pinsent Masons Launches Warsaw Office To Expand Into Poland

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Pinsent Masons is expanding into Poland with plans to open a Warsaw office in mid-2026, strengthening the firm’s pan-European offering and establishing a presence in Central and Eastern Europe.

Lobster Data Expands Into North America Via Bosch Reseller Partnership

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Lobster Data is expanding into North America to help logistics, manufacturing, and retail companies address fragmented supply chain systems, slow onboarding, and limited network visibility, following its work with more than 2,000 customers across Europe.

Withers Adds Senior Corporate Partner Raymond Oh To Asia Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

International law firm Withers has hired senior corporate lawyer Raymond Oh as a partner in its corporate practice, with a role spanning the firm’s Singapore and Hong Kong offices. The move bolsters Withers’ corporate capabilities in Asia as it continues to invest in growing its regional platform.

Alston & Bird Adds Technology & Privacy Partner Cynthia Cole In Silicon Valley

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Alston & Bird announced Cynthia Cole has joined the firm’s Technology & Privacy Group as a partner in its Silicon Valley office, a move the firm positioned as part of its expansion in technology transactions, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity across California and its broader platform.

Ropes & Gray: Restructuring Practice Gains New Global Chair With Four-Partner New York Team Hire

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Ropes & Gray has expanded its restructuring bench with the addition of Rachel Strickland as Global Chair of Restructuring, alongside three partners, Daniel Forman, Andrew Mordkoff, and Andrew Minear. The four-partner group will be based in New York and is expected to broaden the firm’s capabilities across restructuring, debt finance, bankruptcy litigation, distressed M&A, and liability management transactions.

Latham & Watkins Names Steven Dunst As Corporate Partner In Los Angeles

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Latham & Watkins has added corporate partner Steven Dunst to its Los Angeles office, bolstering the firm’s Emerging Companies & Growth Practice with a lawyer focused on advising startups and the investors that fund them across the company lifecycle.

Dentons: Vanessa Fennell Named As Partner In St. Lucia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Dentons has hired Vanessa Fennell as a partner in St. Lucia, bringing her back to the firm with what Dentons described as deep, multi-jurisdictional experience across key Caribbean markets. The firm noted the move is part of its push to strengthen its regional bench and broaden its ability to deliver multi-jurisdictional corporate and finance support across the Caribbean.

Dentons TMT Partner Carlo Salizzo Joins In Dublin To Bolster Tech, Data, And AI Advisory

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Dentons has appointed Technology, Media and Telecoms partner Carlo Salizzo in Dublin, expanding its bench in technology-focused legal services as regulatory demands rise across Ireland and the European Union.

Paul Weiss: Sean Wheeler And Debbie Yee To Launch Energy-Focused Houston Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is opening an office in Houston as it pushes deeper into energy M&A and infrastructure work, naming leading deal lawyer Sean T. Wheeler as head of the new location, co-chair of Global M&A, and a partner at the firm. Houston-based M&A lawyer Debbie P. Yee will also join as a partner, strengthening the firm’s ability to serve energy companies, infrastructure clients, and private equity sponsors in a market that sits at the center of U.S. energy and industrial dealmaking.

Skadden: Sophie J. Lamb KC Added As Partner In London International Disputes Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Skadden has added Sophie J. Lamb KC as a partner in its International Litigation and Arbitration Group in London, a move the firm said will deepen its capabilities across cross-border arbitrations, investment treaty disputes, and complex commercial litigation.

G42: Up To $1 Billion Commitment Backs Vietnam Sovereign AI And Cloud Infrastructure Buildout

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

G42, an Abu Dhabi-based technology holding group focused on artificial intelligence, has signed a framework cooperation agreement with a Vietnamese consortium comprising FPT Corporation and Viet Thai Group to develop sovereign AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure across Vietnam.

Latham & Watkins: Max Silverstein Joins As Partner In NY

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Latham & Watkins has added finance lawyer Max Silverstein as a partner in its New York office, continuing the firm’s recent buildout of senior talent in its capital markets and liability management ranks. The firm said Silverstein joined its Capital Markets Practice and will advise sponsors, corporates, and credit funds on complex financings and liability management transactions.

Kirkland & Ellis: Adam Griffin Joins As Debt Finance Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis announced that debt finance attorney Adam Griffin has joined the firm as a partner, adding senior experience in energy and infrastructure financing to its platform.

Tharros: Federal Cybersecurity Provider Lands Blue Delta Venture Investment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Tharros, a provider of mission-critical cybersecurity and vulnerability research services for the U.S. federal government, has secured a venture capital investment from Blue Delta Capital Partners as it pushes to scale its technical capabilities and broaden its federal cyber offerings.

Natilus: $28 Million Series A Closed To Commercialize Hyper-Efficient Freight And Passenger Planes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Natilus, a U.S.-based aerospace manufacturer developing blended wing body aircraft for cargo and passenger markets, has raised $28 million in Series A financing to advance commercialization of its aircraft family, including the KONA regional freighter and the HORIZON EVO passenger program.

Algorized: $13 Million Series A Raised For Physical AI Perception And Predictive Safety Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Algorized, a company building an intelligence layer for Physical AI, has closed a $13 million Series A financing to scale its Predictive Safety Engine, which it positions as an edge native “nervous system” for industrial automation. The round was led by Run Ventures, with participation from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund and Acrobator Ventures, alongside continued backing from existing investors.

Roo Capital Adds Two Investment Principals To Senior Leadership Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Roo Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointments of Varun Sridhar and Yuriy Dovzhansky as Principals, as the firm looks to deepen its work with founders across Vertical SaaS, AI, healthcare tech, and cybersecurity.

Somethings: $19.2 Million Series A Raised For Digital Youth Mental Health Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Somethings, a digital mental health platform focused on teens and young adults, has raised $19.2 million in Series A funding to expand access to peer support for youth ages 13 to 26. The round was led by Catalio Capital, with participation from existing investors General Catalyst and Tusk Ventures.

Training All People: Workforce Training Platform Draws New Backing To Scale AI-Powered Manufacturing Skills Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Training All People (TAP), a workforce development platform focused on advanced manufacturing, has secured a new investment from Stand Together Ventures Lab, Cubit Capital, 8VC, and GSV Ventures. The company says the funding will accelerate its AI-powered approach to training, assessing, and deploying technical talent through immersive, simulation-based learning delivered via virtual reality, mobile devices, or web browsers.

McKinsey’s MIO Partners To Join Neuberger Berman

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

McKinsey & Company and Neuberger Berman have entered into an agreement for MIO Partners, McKinsey’s in-house investment and wealth manager for partners, employees, and alumni, to join Neuberger. The transaction is expected to close in 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including client consent and regulatory approvals.

Appficiency Raises Minority Growth Investment From CBGF To Expand AI Offerings

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Appficiency, a global IT consulting firm and software business focused on AI-powered enterprise digital transformation, has received a minority equity investment from Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF) to support expansion and product innovation.

Equal Parts: $23 Million Series A Raised To Scale AI-Enabled Independent Agency Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Equal Parts, an Austin-based insurance platform focused on transforming independent agencies, has raised $23 million in Series A funding led by Inspired Capital. The company said the round will support expansion of its footprint, continued development of its purpose-built operating system, and progress toward a goal of $1 billion in premiums by 2028.

The Bahnsen Group: Wealth Management Firm Opens Silicon Valley Office And Hires Advisor Sean Buxton

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

The Bahnsen Group, a wealth management firm with more than $9 billion in assets under management, has opened a new Silicon Valley office and hired veteran financial advisor Sean Buxton to lead the location.

WtEnergy Raises Follow-On Investment From Cemex To Scale Clean Fuels For Cement Plants

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Cemex, announced it has made a new investment in Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions (WtEnergy), increasing its participation in the startup as it works to scale technology that converts non-recyclable solid waste and biomass into clean energy.

Beecher Reagan: Scott Ratliff Promoted To Partner As Executive Search Firm Scales Commercial Growth Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Beecher Reagan, a retained executive search firm focused on placing growth leaders in private equity and professional services, has promoted Scott Ratliff to Partner, citing his commercial leadership and firmwide impact since joining in 2022.

Simple AI: $14 Million Seed Funding Raised For Voice AI Agent Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Simple AI, a voice AI agent platform, has raised $14 million in a seed round led by First Harmonic, with participation from Y Combinator, Massive Tech Ventures, and True Ventures. The San Francisco-based startup said the funding will support continued development of its voice agent platform, including custom generative AI models, as well as analytics and customer insights for businesses of all sizes.

Maven Capital Partners Adds Sabrina Mahmood To East Midlands Deal Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Maven has appointed Sabrina Mahmood as an Investment Manager in its East Midlands investment team, strengthening deal coverage across the East and South East Midlands.

Catalyst IOS Closes Oversubscribed $400 Million Third Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Catalyst Investment Partners, an owner and operator of industrial outdoor storage (IOS) real estate, has closed its third fund at a $400 million hard cap, exceeding its original $300 million target and drawing demand that approached twice the target amount. The New York-based firm said Fund III moved from first close to final close in seven months, with commitments coming from a mix of pension funds, endowments, foundations, and family offices.

Safqah Capital Raises $15.2 Million Seed Funding Round

By Amit Chowdhry ● Feb 10, 2026

Riyadh based fintech and proptech company Safqah Capital has raised $15.2 million in an oversubscribed seed round that it describes as one of the largest pure equity seed financings in Saudi Arabia. The round drew participation from more than 12 institutional and venture investors, led by anb Seed Fund, Shorooq, and Rua Growth Fund, with additional participation from Sharaka Capital, COTU Ventures, Sadu Capital, 500 Global, Suhail Ventures, MEVP, Waad Invest, JOA Capital, and others.