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Steptoe Secures Major Win for DISH in High-Stakes Dispute With Disney Over Sling Passes
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Steptoe Secures Major Win for DISH in High-Stakes Dispute with Disney Over Sling Passes
Steptoe achieved a significant victory for long-time client DISH Network L.L.C. (DISH), defeating Disney's effort to block DISH's innovative and consumer-friendly Sling Passes. The decision, issued by Judge Arun Subramanian in the Southern District of New York, affirms DISH's contractual rights to offer Sling Passes, which provide consumers with easy access to Sling TV for one day, one weekend or one week.
DISH launched Sling
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NEW YORK, Nov. 20 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Steptoe Secures Major Win for DISH in High-Stakes Dispute with Disney Over Sling Passes
Steptoe achieved a significant victory for long-time client DISH Network L.L.C. (DISH), defeating Disney's effort to block DISH's innovative and consumer-friendly Sling Passes. The decision, issued by Judge Arun Subramanian in the Southern District of New York, affirms DISH's contractual rights to offer Sling Passes, which provide consumers with easy access to Sling TV for one day, one weekend or one week.
DISH launched SlingPasses on August 12, 2025. Sling Passes are short-term non-renewing subscriptions to the Sling Orange streaming service. They give consumers the freedom and power to watch what they want, when and how they want. On August 26, ESPN and other Disney entities filed suit against DISH, claiming that Sling Passes breach the parties' license agreement. Disney insisted that DISH was contractually prohibited from offering short-term subscriptions. On September 11, Disney moved for a preliminary injunction, requesting a court order that would quash Sling Passes. On Monday, November 17, 2025, the Court soundly rejected Disney's claims. The Court found that Sling Passes are firmly within DISH's contractual rights for distribution of ESPN and other Disney networks.
This outcome reflects Steptoe's deep expertise in complex disputes and its ability to deliver results. The Steptoe team litigation team is led by Elyse D. Echtman with Michael Allan, Michelle Kallen, Emma Marshak, Julie Lascano, Andrew Saba, John Mucciolo, and Catherine Matous. The team received paralegal support from Ruby Donaghu.
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About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.
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Original text here: https://www.steptoe.com/en/news-publications/steptoe-secures-major-win-for-dish-in-high-stakes-dispute-with-disney-over-sling-passes.html
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Littler 2025 European Employer Survey Report
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 20 (TNSrpt) -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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The Littler 2025 European Employer Survey Report
With critical regulatory deadlines looming in Europe and U.S. policy shifts sowing widespread confusion, European employers face new challenges in managing key workplace issues--from artificial intelligence (AI) usage and inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) programmes to pay transparency and in-office work policies.
Littler's eighth annual European Employer Survey Report delves into how businesses are responding to these issues and preparing
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 20 (TNSrpt) -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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The Littler 2025 European Employer Survey Report
With critical regulatory deadlines looming in Europe and U.S. policy shifts sowing widespread confusion, European employers face new challenges in managing key workplace issues--from artificial intelligence (AI) usage and inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) programmes to pay transparency and in-office work policies.
Littler's eighth annual European Employer Survey Report delves into how businesses are responding to these issues and preparingfor what's to come. The survey was completed by more than 400 business leaders, in-house lawyers and HR executives from across Europe, 64% of whom hold C-suite or leadership positions.
2026 is shaping up to be a watershed year for European regulations impacting the workplace; however, the survey data shows that businesses may face readiness challenges. Just 18% of respondents say their organisations are very prepared to comply with the European Union (EU) AI Act, while 20% indicate they are not at all prepared. As for the EU's Pay Transparency Directive, only 24% say their organisations are very prepared to comply. Preparedness levels for both regulations are relatively static when compared to last year's survey results.
This year's survey also reveals that European employers are not immune to the effects of U.S. policy changes in areas like immigration and IE&D. Of the approximately two-thirds of respondents with U.S. operations and/or a U.S.-focused workforce strategy, a striking 75% say they have taken at least one step to update that strategy as a result of these policy developments--including cancelling or reducing business travel to the U.S. (25%) and reducing U.S. operations (25%). Additionally, nearly 70% of those with IE&D programmes say they are considering new or expanded rollbacks as a result of heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration.
In addition to the above, the survey report addresses the ongoing push for in-office work and other hot-button issues facing European employers, while spotlighting important differences among respondents from various countries and company sizes.
View Littler's 2025 European Employer Survey Report (https://www.littler.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025_littler_european_employer_survey_report.pdf?8rjqfla8whp)
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REPORT: https://www.littler.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025_littler_european_employer_survey_report.pdf?8rjqfla8whp
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Disclaimer:
The survey questions and their resulting findings cover issues that are governed by differing rules from European governments and certain actions may not be permissible depending on the country. The content does not convey or constitute legal advice, nor is it intended to be acted upon as such.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/littler-report/littler-european-employer-survey-report-2025
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
In Law.com, Michael Littenberg Discussed Appeals Court Pausing California's Climate Disclosure Law
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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In Law.com, Michael Littenberg Discussed Appeals Court Pausing California's Climate Disclosure Law
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In a Law.com article, partner Michael Littenberg, global head of the firm's ESG, CSR and Business and Human Rights compliance practice, discussed a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit pausing a California law, SB 261, scheduled to take effect in January requiring the state's biggest companies to disclose their climate change- financial risks. The court
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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In Law.com, Michael Littenberg Discussed Appeals Court Pausing California's Climate Disclosure Law
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In a Law.com article, partner Michael Littenberg, global head of the firm's ESG, CSR and Business and Human Rights compliance practice, discussed a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit pausing a California law, SB 261, scheduled to take effect in January requiring the state's biggest companies to disclose their climate change- financial risks. The courtdeclined to pause a companion law, SB 253, or the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act, that requires companies with annual revenues of more than $1 billion to report the amount of emissions they directly produce as well as emissions caused by their use of energy sources.
In an alert cited in the article authored by Michael, capital markets counsel Marc Rotter and ESG, CSR and business and human rights associate Peter Witschi, they recommended that companies take a "no regrets" approach to the uncertainty surrounding SB 261 and finish the compliance work they've already started."
They note that "Although enforcement of SB 261 is paused, it may be temporary and relatively short-lived. In the meantime, expect the California Air Resources Boards (CARB) to continue to move forward with its rulemaking process and other initiatives and workstreams under this mandate."
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2025/11/in-law-dot-com-michael-littenberg-discussed-appeals-court-pausing-californias-climate-disclosure-law
Goodwin Named a Top Global Investigations Firm in GIR 100 2025
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin Named a Top Global Investigations Firm in GIR 100 2025
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Global Investigations Review (GIR) has named Goodwin among the world's leading investigations law firms in the 2025 edition of GIR 100. The annual guide recognizes the leading 100 law firms globally for corporate investigations, as honorees are recognized for their ability to carry out sophisticated, cross-border government-led and internal investigations.
GIR stated that Goodwin's "white-collar and government
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin Named a Top Global Investigations Firm in GIR 100 2025
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Global Investigations Review (GIR) has named Goodwin among the world's leading investigations law firms in the 2025 edition of GIR 100. The annual guide recognizes the leading 100 law firms globally for corporate investigations, as honorees are recognized for their ability to carry out sophisticated, cross-border government-led and internal investigations.
GIR stated that Goodwin's "white-collar and governmentinvestigations practice has long combined courtroom trial work with regulatory and corporate investigations," as "the group has acted in headline matters." It also noted Goodwin's ability to handle "sensitive internal reviews for corporates, universities and non-profits," and stated that "trial capability remains a hallmark." Client feedback noted that the "Goodwin team was talented from top to bottom - calm, collegial, responsive and consistently exercising great judgment."
Goodwin's Government Investigations, Enforcement & White Collar Defense practice features partners with extensive experience in the investigations space, including Richard Strassberg, Miranda Hooker, Grant Fondo, Kirk Ogrosky, James Gatta, William Harrington, Anne Railton, Ilene Albala, Allan Medina, Gregory Demske, and Jonathan Hecht.
Goodwin's extensive track-record of success in investigations matters has earned the firm a reputation as "go to" counsel for C-suite individuals and directors and officers facing sensitive white collar investigations, government enforcement actions, and related litigation. They are frequently called upon to represent clients in the most high-profile trialsoften parachuting in to serve as trial counsel in ongoing matters. The practices have been recognized for excellence by leading market commentators, including Chambers, The Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, and many others.
Read more about Goodwin's team at GIR 100 2025.
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2025/11/announcements-practices-gie-goodwin-named-a-top-global
European Employers Face Renewed Uncertainty Amid Looming Compliance Deadlines and U.S. Policy Shifts, Littler Survey Shows
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 20 (TNSrpt) -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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European Employers Face Renewed Uncertainty Amid Looming Compliance Deadlines and U.S. Policy Shifts, Littler Survey Shows
With critical regulatory deadlines looming in Europe and U.S. policy shifts sowing widespread confusion, European employers face new challenges in managing key workplace issues--from artificial intelligence (AI) usage and inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) programmes to pay transparency and in-office work policies.
That's the topline takeaway from the 2025 European Employer
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 20 (TNSrpt) -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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European Employers Face Renewed Uncertainty Amid Looming Compliance Deadlines and U.S. Policy Shifts, Littler Survey Shows
With critical regulatory deadlines looming in Europe and U.S. policy shifts sowing widespread confusion, European employers face new challenges in managing key workplace issues--from artificial intelligence (AI) usage and inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) programmes to pay transparency and in-office work policies.
That's the topline takeaway from the 2025 European EmployerSurvey Report, released today by Littler, the world's largest employment and labour law practice representing management. The eighth annual survey was completed by more than 400 human resources executives, business leaders and in-house lawyers from across Europe, 64% of whom hold C-suite or leadership positions.
Regulatory Uncertainty Persists as Compliance Deadlines Loom
Next year, key provisions of the European Union (EU) AI Act impacting employers go into effect, along with new obligations under the EU Pay Transparency Directive (PTD). Despite these major regulatory changes on the horizon, the survey data shows that European employers may face readiness challenges.
For instance, just 18% of respondents say their organisations are very prepared to comply with the EU AI Act, while 20% indicate they are not at all prepared--the latter matching the proportion who said the same in Littler's 2024 survey.
"Our survey suggests that there is currently a lack of preparedness for the EU AI Act, which is a concern given the scale of the law's compliance obligations and the significant penalties for non-compliance," said Deborah Margolis, Littler Senior Counsel in the U.K. "It's more critical than ever that businesses identify their obligations, audit their current exposure, conduct training and assign a cross-functional task force to oversee these efforts."
Employers also showed limited progress when it comes to preparing for the PTD: Only 24% say their organisations are very prepared to comply with the law, compared with 21% in 2024. "With new obligations on the horizon in 2026 and 2027, now is the time for employers to take some fundamental steps in preparing for the PTD," said Nicola James, Littler Partner in the U.K. "That includes conducting an audit of current pay practices, stress testing your job architecture to understand to what extent it is based on gender neutral criteria, and determining how you will categorise which workers are doing work of equal value."
While slow progress on the part of national governments, which share regulatory responsibilities for these laws, could be hampering employers' ability to prepare, the survey finds that many organisations have yet to implement some core compliance preparations for either one. That includes conducting audits of pay practices and AI use cases and assigning internal task forces dedicated to these issues.
U.S. Policy Developments Impact European Employers
Across the pond, the Trump administration has initiated sweeping policy changes in areas like immigration and IE&D, and European employers are not immune to the effects. Of the approximately two-thirds of respondents that have U.S. operations and/or a U.S.-focused workforce strategy, a striking 75% say they have taken at least one step to update that strategy as a result of these policy developments--including cancelling or reducing business travel to the U.S. (25%) and reducing U.S. operations (25%).
"U.S. policies are creating significant hurdles for European employers with U.S. operations, many of whom must reassess not only employee travel plans but U.S.-based contracts, investments and growth opportunities," said Stephan C. Swinkels, Littler Partner and Co-Lead of the firm's Global Practice.
On the IE&D front, more than two-thirds (69%) of those with IE&D programmes say they are considering new or expanded rollbacks of these initiatives as a result of heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration. Additionally, 79% of those with U.S. operations are facing challenges in managing the divergent approaches to IE&D in the U.S. and Europe. On the latter point, differing regulatory approaches have created difficulties for employers as practices that may be scrutinised in the U.S. could be in conflict with workplace requirements in certain European jurisdictions that promote such practices.
Push for In-Office Work Picks Up
Meanwhile, the push to get workers back to the office continues. A majority of respondents (63%) whose organisations have positions that can be performed remotely say they have increased or are planning to increase the number of in-person workdays. Roughly a quarter of respondents have increased (11%) required in-person workdays to five days a week or are planning/considering doing so (15%). Yet even as employers push to bring employees back to the office, 73% agree that remote or hybrid work schedules are important for attracting the right talent.
"For European employers looking to increase their in-office work requirements, there are a host of factors to consider to identify the optimal approach and develop policies based on their individual needs," said Dr. Alexander Bartz, Littler Partner in Germany. "It is also important for employers to clearly document guidelines, expectations and potential consequences for non-compliance."
In addition to the above findings, the report delves into other hot-button issues facing European employers, while also spotlighting important differences among respondents from various countries and company sizes.
Download Littler's 2025 European Employer Survey Report (https://www.littler.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025_littler_european_employer_survey_report.pdf?ev9v28dqanc)
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REPORT: https://www.littler.com/sites/default/files/2025-11/2025_littler_european_employer_survey_report.pdf?ev9v28dqanc
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About Littler
With more than 1,800 labour and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our diverse global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what's happening today, and what's likely to happen tomorrow.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/press/press-release/european-employers-face-renewed-uncertainty-amid-looming-compliance-deadlines
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Debevoise Secures High Court Victory for Felipe Massa
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Debevoise Secures High Court Victory for Felipe Massa
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has represented Felipe Massa, a former Brazilian F1 driver, in his successful defence of reverse summary judgment/strike out applications brought by Formula One Management (FOM), Mr. Bernard Ecclestone and Formula One's governing body, Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
In March 2024, Mr. Massa issued proceedings against FOM, Mr. Ecclestone and the FIA to recover substantial damages
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NEW YORK, Nov. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Debevoise Secures High Court Victory for Felipe Massa
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has represented Felipe Massa, a former Brazilian F1 driver, in his successful defence of reverse summary judgment/strike out applications brought by Formula One Management (FOM), Mr. Bernard Ecclestone and Formula One's governing body, Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
In March 2024, Mr. Massa issued proceedings against FOM, Mr. Ecclestone and the FIA to recover substantial damagesand certain declaratory relief in claims for breach of contract, inducing breach of contract and unlawful means conspiracy arising out of the actions and decisions taken by the defendants following a crash during the Singapore Grand Prix in September 2008.
Mr. Massa alleges that Mr. Ecclestone (the former CEO of FOM) and Mr. Max Mosley (the former President of the FIA) were informed of the deliberate nature of the crash in 2008, and instead of taking action to investigate the crash, took steps to conceal such information in order to "protect the sport and save it from a huge scandal". Mr. Massa's case is that had the FIA investigated the matter in 2008, the results of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix would have been cancelled or adjusted, and he would have won the 2008 Formula One World Championship for Drivers.
In January 2025, the defendants brought applications for reverse summary judgment and/or strike out of Mr. Massa's claims. These applications were heard at a three-day hearing in the High Court from 29-31 October 2025. On 20 November 2025, Mr. Justice Jay handed down judgment. In the main, the Mr. Justice Jay rejected the defendants' strike out and/or reverse summary judgment applications, and Mr. Massa's claims against the defendants for inducing breach of contract and conspiracy will now proceed to trial.
The Debevoise team was led by partner Christopher Boyne, and included partner Jeffrey Sullivan KC, counsel Luke Duggan, and associate Callum Murphy.
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Original text here: https://www.debevoise.com/news/2025/11/secures-high-court-victory
Debevoise Lawyers Author Private Equity Chapter in Latin Lawyer's Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Debevoise Lawyers Author Private Equity Chapter in Latin Lawyer's Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions
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Debevoise partners Peter Furci, David Grosgold, Andrew Levine and counsel Sergio Torres have contributed a chapter, " Private equity funds and institutional investors in Latin American M&A," to the sixth edition of Latin Lawyer 's The Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions. In the chapter, the authors discuss the evolving landscape of private equity and institutional investment in Latin
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NEW YORK, Nov. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Debevoise Lawyers Author Private Equity Chapter in Latin Lawyer's Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions
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Debevoise partners Peter Furci, David Grosgold, Andrew Levine and counsel Sergio Torres have contributed a chapter, " Private equity funds and institutional investors in Latin American M&A," to the sixth edition of Latin Lawyer 's The Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions. In the chapter, the authors discuss the evolving landscape of private equity and institutional investment in LatinAmerican M&A, highlighting how market activity rebounded in late 2024 before moderating in 2025 amid global uncertainty.
Peter Furci is the firm's presiding partner and a partner in the global tax practice. Previously, he served as co-chair of the tax department. In addition to his role as the firm's senior leader, Mr. Furci advises clients on a range of complex tax matters involving M&A, investment fund formation and general corporate transactions, and works closely with the firm's private equity, M&A and Latin America groups.
David Grosgold is co-head of the firm's Latin America practice and a partner in the firm's financial institutions and insurance groups. His practice focuses on domestic and cross-border corporate transactions in the financial services and insurance industries, including M&A, joint ventures, reinsurance and bancassurance transactions in the United States, Latin America and Asia.
Andrew Levine is a litigation partner at Debevoise & Plimpton, a member of the firm's white collar and regulatory defence group and co-head of its Latin America practice. He is well recognised in the region and elsewhere for defending companies and individuals in criminal, civil and regulatory enforcement matters as well as for conducting internal investigations.
Sergio Torres is a corporate counsel and a member of the firm's M&A, private equity and Latin America groups, with more than 16 years of experience practising in both Brazil and the United States. His practice focuses on domestic and cross-border acquisitions, divestitures, complex joint ventures, venture capital and private equity investments, and corporate governance matters for private equity sponsors, financial institutions and other corporate clients.
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Original text here: https://www.debevoise.com/news/2025/11/debevoise-lawyers-author
