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Troutman Pepper Locke Wins M&A Practice of the Year, Laurenlee Dominguez Takes Most Promising Newcomer at 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Wins M&A Practice of the Year, Laurenlee Dominguez Takes Most Promising Newcomer at 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards
PHILADELPHIA - Troutman Pepper Locke earned the M&A Practice of the Year Award, and associate Laurenlee Dominguez was named Most Promising Newcomer at the 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards, presented by The Legal Intelligencer and Law.com.
The wins were part of many additional recognitions for the firm, with Troutman Pepper Locke also named a Law Firm of the Year finalist
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ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Wins M&A Practice of the Year, Laurenlee Dominguez Takes Most Promising Newcomer at 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards
PHILADELPHIA - Troutman Pepper Locke earned the M&A Practice of the Year Award, and associate Laurenlee Dominguez was named Most Promising Newcomer at the 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards, presented by The Legal Intelligencer and Law.com.
The wins were part of many additional recognitions for the firm, with Troutman Pepper Locke also named a Law Firm of the Year finalistand Chair Tom Cole, Deborah Spranger, and Jessica Davis shortlisted in the Managing Partner of the Year, Most-Effective Dealmakers, and Law Firm Innovators categories, respectively.
This showing across six categories underscores Troutman Pepper Locke's momentum across leadership, transactions, and innovation.
Winners
M&A Practice of the Year
Troutman Pepper Locke earned the M&A Practice of the Year Award, recognizing the strength and scale of one of the region's leading transactional platforms. The firm has one of Pennsylvania's largest transactional practices, advising companies on M&A, collaboration, and financing deals through a cross-disciplinary team of corporate, intellectual property, and regulatory attorneys.
"This recognition is a testament to our team that brings creativity, precision, and relentless dedication to every transaction," said Matt Greenberg, partner in the Transactional Department and member of Troutman Pepper Locke's Executive Committee. "Pennsylvania has one of the most dynamic deal-making environments in the country, and we are proud to be a trusted partner for our clients navigating the most complex transactions in the region."
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Most Promising Newcomer - Laurenlee Dominguez
Dominguez, an associate in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group, was named Most Promising Newcomer for her exceptional potential, work ethic, and legal acumen. She brings a distinctive combination of intellectual rigor and practical insight to her work and has already been entrusted with high-profile, complex transactions.
The Most Promising Newcomer Award recognizes attorneys in their first years of practice who have made a major impact, demonstrating the qualities necessary to quickly advance in their careers.
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Finalists
Law Firm of the Year
Troutman Pepper Locke, with more than 200 attorneys and 200 business professionals across four Pennsylvania offices, was a finalist for Law Firm of the Year. The firm's industry-shaping client work, sustained economic engagement, and deep civic leadership helped define Pennsylvania's legal market while elevating its national profile.
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Managing Partner of the Year - Tom Cole
Cole, Chair of Troutman Pepper Locke and based in the Philadelphia office, was recognized for steering two transformative law firm mergers within five years. His strategic, communication-focused leadership, emphasizing transparency, cross-practice connectivity, and seamless client service, drove innovation, growth, and long-term institutional strength across the firm.
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Most-Effective Dealmakers - Deborah Spranger
Spranger, leader of the Life Sciences Transactions Practice, was distinguished for her ability to achieve client goals and consistently close deals. Recognized as one of Pennsylvania's most sought-after M&A advisors, she aligned parties' objectives to close complex transactions and delivered strategic value beyond deal size.
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Law Firm Innovators - Jessica Davis
Davis, chief intake and conflicts officer, was recognized for leading the firm's responsible adoption of generative AI, including the in-house platform Athena, and her work on the Generative AI Task Force to keep the firm at the forefront of emerging technology while safeguarding client interests.
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Troutman Pepper Locke
Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy. With more than 1,600 attorneys in 30+ offices, the firm serves clients in all major industry sectors, with particular depth in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate. Learn more at troutman.com.
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Original text here: https://www.troutman.com/insights/troutman-pepper-locke-wins-ma-practice-of-the-year-laurenlee-dominguez-takes-most-promising-newcomer-at-2026-pennsylvania-legal-awards/
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Littler: Policy Week in Review - June 12, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 13 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - June 12, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
House Passes Union-Backed Faster Labor Contracts Act
As expected, the House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), H.R. 5408, on Tuesday. The vote
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 13 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - June 12, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
House Passes Union-Backed Faster Labor Contracts Act
As expected, the House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), H.R. 5408, on Tuesday. The votewas 230-193, with 20 Republicans joining Democrats to pass the bill. See the roll call vote here. The bill now moves over to the Senate where it will be referred to the Senate HELP Committee for consideration. Although Committee Chair Cassidy (R-LA) is not expected to prioritize advancing the bill out of his committee, it is important to note that Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), the lead sponsor of the Senate companion bill, as well as co-sponsor Roger Marshall (R-KS), are members of the Committee.
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Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing on NLRB Nominees
The Senate HELP Committee held a hearing on Wednesday to consider the nominations of James Macy and David Prouty (whose term expires in August) to be members of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). To ensure a quorum at the NLRB, the Committee is expected to hold a markup on the nominees soon to advance them to the Senate floor for a confirmation vote. Importantly, if Macy is confirmed, the Board will achieve its long-held tradition of three votes in the affirmative to overturn precedent.
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President Trump Signs ICE and CBP Reconciliation Bill
President Trump signed the Republican-led budget reconciliation bill that provides nearly $70 billion in funding for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to carry out immigration enforcement operations through 2029 (the end of President Trump's term).
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OSHA Announces Public Hearings on Proposed Rules
OSHA has scheduled a series of informal public hearings for over 20 proposed rules, most of which involve respiratory protection requirements, as part of its continuing deregulatory efforts. These public hearings will be held virtually, beginning on August 19, 2026. For a list of the upcoming hearings and Littler's analysis, read here.
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DOL Endorses "Bonus Pool" Approach to Calculating Percentage Bonuses
Employers that award "percentage of total earnings" bonuses to nonexempt employees are not required to calculate supplemental overtime amounts owed due to the bonus because the bonus is deemed to already include overtime. While convenient, this approach can lead to budgetary uncertainty as the employer will not know the total amount of bonus payments until after the performance period is complete. In Opinion Letter FLSA2026-6, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) endorsed an alternative approach to the "percentage of total earnings" bonus, allowing employers to determine the total bonus pool amount after the incentive period is complete and then "reverse engineer" the percentage amount after the fact.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/policy-week-review-june-12-2026
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises on the Financing for GSK Plc's US$10.6 Billion Acquisition of Nuvalent Inc.
NEW YORK, June 13 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises on the financing for GSK plc's US$10.6 billion acquisition of Nuvalent Inc.
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised the arranging banks on the financing to support the proposed US$10.6 billion acquisition by GSK plc of Nuvalent, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted oncology medicines.
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer team was led by partner Will Nevin, supported by associate (Australia)
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NEW YORK, June 13 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises on the financing for GSK plc's US$10.6 billion acquisition of Nuvalent Inc.
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised the arranging banks on the financing to support the proposed US$10.6 billion acquisition by GSK plc of Nuvalent, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted oncology medicines.
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer team was led by partner Will Nevin, supported by associate (Australia)Shael Geffen and associate Mukuma Kawesha and trainee Zhiwan Rong on UK Finance matters, partner Gabrielle Wong, senior associate Chelsea Fish and associate Meenakshi Kurpad on US Finance matters, partner Aurell Taussig and senior associate Perminder Gainda on UK Tax matters, and partner Pamela Capps and senior associate Mariya Khvatskaya on US Tax matters.
Partner Will Nevin commented: "We are delighted to have supported on this significant acquisition financing for GSK. The transaction is another example of our experience advising arrangers and lenders on major financings for borrowers in the healthcare and life sciences sector."
Partner Gabrielle Wong added: "This transaction demonstrates the strength of our integrated cross-border finance platform, with our UK and US teams working seamlessly together to support the arrangers on a strategically important financing for GSK."
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
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URL: Nuvalent
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-06/hsf-kramer-advises-on-the-financing-for-gsk-plcs-us10-6-billion-acquisition-of-nuvalent-inc
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Petit Forestier Group on Its Debut USPP Financing
NEW YORK, June 13 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Petit Forestier Group on its debut USPP financing
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Petit Forestier Group, a leading global player in refrigerated vehicle leasing and rental, on the implementation of its first US Private Placement (USPP) financing for a total amount of US$627 million (c. pound sterling469 million) equivalent.
The success of this issue allowed the Group to broaden its investor base and access new financial
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NEW YORK, June 13 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Petit Forestier Group on its debut USPP financing
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised Petit Forestier Group, a leading global player in refrigerated vehicle leasing and rental, on the implementation of its first US Private Placement (USPP) financing for a total amount of US$627 million (c. pound sterling469 million) equivalent.
The success of this issue allowed the Group to broaden its investor base and access new financialplayers, including American investors and insurers.
This financing, which has a maturity of between four and seven years, will enable the Group to continue its development around its historical core business: refrigerated leasing and rental. The funds raised will help support its growth, strengthen its international presence, and support investments related to its fleet and infrastructure.
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer team was led by partner Gabrielle Wong supported by of counsel Monsiree Jirasarunya and associate Meenakshi Kurpad. Partner Louis de Longeaux advised on French law aspects and was supported by senior associate Dylan Shields and associate Jade Porret. The firm provided seamless cross-jurisdictional support across its London, Paris, Madrid and Milan offices.
Partners Gabrielle Wong and Louis de Longeaux commented: "We are delighted to have advised Petit Forestier Group on its inaugural USPP financing, a landmark transaction that marks an important step in the Group's long-term financing strategy. The transaction attracted strong demand from international institutional investors and significantly broadened the Group's access to US and global capital. This highlights the strategic value of the USPP market in providing issuers with deep, diversified and long-term funding solutions, and reflects our strong track record in advising on complex, cross-border USPP transactions."
The firm has a strong track record of advising on USPP financing, including advising WH Smith PLC on its pound sterling200 million USPP issuance, Tideway on its green USPP, Safran on its Euros566 million USPP, and Mersen on its USPP.
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URL: Petit Forestier Group
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-06/hsf-kramer-advises-petit-forestier-group-on-its-debut-uspp-financing
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HSF Kramer Partner Heike Schmitz Appointed to German Government's Sustainable Finance Advisory Board
NEW YORK, June 13 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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HSF Kramer partner Heike Schmitz appointed to German Government's Sustainable Finance Advisory Board
Heike Schmitz, partner at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Frankfurt and co-head of the firm's ESG practice in EMEA, has been appointed to the German Government's Sustainable Finance Advisory Board.
Comprising 20 experts from business, finance, academia and civil society, the board has been established by the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF), together with the Federal Ministry for the Environment,
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NEW YORK, June 13 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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HSF Kramer partner Heike Schmitz appointed to German Government's Sustainable Finance Advisory Board
Heike Schmitz, partner at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Frankfurt and co-head of the firm's ESG practice in EMEA, has been appointed to the German Government's Sustainable Finance Advisory Board.
Comprising 20 experts from business, finance, academia and civil society, the board has been established by the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF), together with the Federal Ministry for the Environment,Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN), for the 21st legislative term.
The board will advise the Federal Government on how to streamline sustainable finance regulation and mobilise private capital to support the transition. Its work is intended to help simplify the regulatory framework while strengthening the financing of Germany's transformation towards a more sustainable economy.
Commenting on her appointment, Heike Schmitz said: "Sustainable finance is a complex field that can only be advanced effectively through close collaboration between policymakers, business, civil society and academia. I look forward to working with highly regarded experts from across these sectors to develop practical recommendations."
Further information on the work of the Federal Government's Sustainable Finance Advisory Board is available in the BMF press release (https://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/Web/DE/Ministerium/Beiraete/Praxisbeirat-Sustainable-Finance/praxisbeirat-sustainable-finance.html).
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-06/hsf-kramer-partner-heike-schmitz-appointed-to-german-governments-sustainable-finance-advisory-board
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Fredrikson Earns Pro Bono Award From The Advocates for Human Rights
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 13 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news on June 12, 2026:
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Fredrikson Earns Pro Bono Award from The Advocates for Human Rights
The Advocates for Human Rights honored Fredrikson with a Pro Bono Litigation Counsel Award at the 2026 Human Rights Awards Dinner June 11. The award is in recognition of the firm's contributions in representing the organization in The Advocates for Human Rights et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
In the class-action lawsuit, which was filed amid Operation Metro Surge, the court found that the U.S.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 13 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news on June 12, 2026:
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Fredrikson Earns Pro Bono Award from The Advocates for Human Rights
The Advocates for Human Rights honored Fredrikson with a Pro Bono Litigation Counsel Award at the 2026 Human Rights Awards Dinner June 11. The award is in recognition of the firm's contributions in representing the organization in The Advocates for Human Rights et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
In the class-action lawsuit, which was filed amid Operation Metro Surge, the court found that the U.S.Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied people detained at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building meaningful access to lawyers in violation of rights protected by the United States Constitution. The court issued a temporary restraining order requiring that the government allow detainees confidential attorney-client visits and private phone calls with counsel. The court also ruled that the government could not transfer detainees out of Minnesota during the first 72 hours of their detention. Litigation is ongoing.
"The right to counsel is not optional, it's constitutional. When the government systematically blocks people from speaking privately with their attorneys and rushes them out of state before they can mount a defense, it violates the very foundation of due process," said Alethea M. Huyser, who led Fredrikson's legal team on the matter. "This was a critical victory not just for our clients, but for justice itself."
"We are excited to recognize Fredrikson's contributions to the organization in representing us in The Advocates for Human Rights et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al. lawsuit to defend access to counsel, due process, and the rule of law," said The Advocates for Human Rights Pro Bono Director Theresa Dykoschak. "We greatly appreciate the firm's dedication to The Advocates, our clients, our partners, and the greater community, and its contributions to the human rights movement."
Huyser was joined by Fredrikson attorneys Rachel L. Dougherty, Devin T. Driscoll, Sarah Theisen and Margaret G. Severson. Attorneys from Democracy Forward also represented The Advocates for Human Rights in the case.
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Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.
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Original text here: https://www.fredlaw.com/news-fredrikson-earns-pro-bono-award-from-the-advocates-for-human-rights
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Dechert Advises Clearlake Credit on Its Acquisition of LCM Asset Management's CLO Contracts
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dechert Advises Clearlake Credit on its Acquisition of LCM Asset Management's CLO Contracts
Dechert has advised Clearlake Credit, the credit platform of global investment firm Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., in an important transaction that will see it assume management of CLOs previously managed by LCM Asset Management, LLC.
The deal brings 31 CLOs and more than US$5 billion of assets under management into the Clearlake fold -- increasing Clearlake Credit's total AUM to approximately US$39 billion
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dechert Advises Clearlake Credit on its Acquisition of LCM Asset Management's CLO Contracts
Dechert has advised Clearlake Credit, the credit platform of global investment firm Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., in an important transaction that will see it assume management of CLOs previously managed by LCM Asset Management, LLC.
The deal brings 31 CLOs and more than US$5 billion of assets under management into the Clearlake fold -- increasing Clearlake Credit's total AUM to approximately US$39 billionacross liquid credit, private credit and other customized credit solutions.
The transaction meaningfully expands Clearlake Credit's capabilities, strengthens its relationships with leading institutional investors, and underscores its client-first approach and relentless commitment to delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns across market cycles.
Clearlake Capital is a preeminent global alternative asset manager offering a broad spectrum of investment solutions across private equity, credit, infrastructure, secondaries, co-investments and related private market strategies.
The Dechert team advising Clearlake Credit was led by co-head of global finance John Timperio and corporate partner Ross MacConnell, and included corporate associate Remington Shepard and transactional associate Javier Perez Rodriguez; global finance counsel David Griffin and associate Charlie La Vine; financial services partners Gerry Brown and Robert Shapiro and associate Nichollas Dawson; and tax partners Jeff Kang and Kevin Zaragoza with associate Cindy J. Moon.
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About Dechert
Dechert is the law firm that helps business leaders lead -- boldly, globally, and without hesitation. Dechert is also a world leader in the financial service M&A space, with a particular focus on transactions involving CLO collateral managers.
For more than 150 years, Dechert has advised clients on the matters that matter most -- from high-stakes litigation to first-in-market transaction structures and complex regulatory challenges. Our lawyers operate at the center of the industries we serve -- financial services, private capital, real estate, life sciences, and technology -- in commercial hubs across the globe.
Dechert delivers the kind of unwavering partnership that moves markets and drives results no one else thought possible.
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URL: Clearlake Credit
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Original text here: https://www.dechert.com/knowledge/news/2026/6/dechert-advises-clearlake-credit-on-its-acquisition-of-lcm-asset.html
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