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Second Circuit Victory Earns Hughes Hubbard & Reed Team 'Litigator of the Week' Recognition
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Second Circuit Victory Earns Hughes Hubbard Team 'Litigator of the Week' Recognition
The American Lawyer recognized the firm's success in securing a landmark appellate victory for Denmark's tax authority.
Highlights
* Second Circuit affirms more than $476 million judgment in favor of SKAT.
* Court upholds jury verdict finding defendants liable for fraudulent Danish dividend tax refund claims.
* Recognition highlights Hughes Hubbard's leadership in one of the largest cross-border tax fraud recovery
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Second Circuit Victory Earns Hughes Hubbard Team 'Litigator of the Week' Recognition
The American Lawyer recognized the firm's success in securing a landmark appellate victory for Denmark's tax authority.
Highlights
* Second Circuit affirms more than $476 million judgment in favor of SKAT.
* Court upholds jury verdict finding defendants liable for fraudulent Danish dividend tax refund claims.
* Recognition highlights Hughes Hubbard's leadership in one of the largest cross-border tax fraud recoveryefforts in U.S. courts.
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The American Lawyer named a Hughes Hubbard team a runner-up for Litigator of the Week following a major appellate victory on behalf of the Customs and Tax Administration of the Kingdom of Denmark, or Skatteforvaltningen (SKAT). In a unanimous opinion issued Aug. 31, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a judgment exceeding $476 million and rejected the defendants' challenge to SKAT's fraud claims.
The ruling upheld a jury verdict finding that Richard and Jocelyn Markowitz, John and Elizabeth van Merkensteijn, and pension plans they controlled fraudulently obtained Danish dividend tax refunds through false refund claims.
The decision marks another major milestone in Hughes Hubbard's representation of SKAT in its efforts to recover losses arising from a fraudulent dividend tax refund scheme.
The firm's work has included nearly 200 actions across 12 U.S. jurisdictions, the consolidation of litigation in the Southern District of New York, jury and bench trial victories, and settlements exceeding $450 million.
Marc Weinstein, Bill Maguire, Neil Oxford and Dustin Smith lead the Hughes Hubbard team representing SKAT, with key assistance from John McGoey, Greg Farrell, Kiran Rosenkilde, Elizabeth Zhou, J. Scott Sanders, Jessica Lagnado and Richard Bosch.
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Original text here: https://www.hugheshubbard.com/news-insights/news/second-circuit-victory-earns-hughes-hubbard-team-litigator-of-the-week-recognition
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Ropes & Gray Advised Hudson Hill Capital on Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for InXpress
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advised Hudson Hill Capital on Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for InXpress
Ropes & Gray advised Hudson Hill Capital on their single-asset continuation vehicle transaction for InXpress.
The new partnership allows Hudson Hill to continue supporting InXpress in its ongoing growth while offering existing investors options for liquidity or continued investment. The transaction was announced on September 8.
Hudson Hill is a private equity firm headquartered in New York that invests in
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advised Hudson Hill Capital on Single-Asset Continuation Vehicle for InXpress
Ropes & Gray advised Hudson Hill Capital on their single-asset continuation vehicle transaction for InXpress.
The new partnership allows Hudson Hill to continue supporting InXpress in its ongoing growth while offering existing investors options for liquidity or continued investment. The transaction was announced on September 8.
Hudson Hill is a private equity firm headquartered in New York that invests intech-enabled companies in industries benefiting from secular tailwinds such as industrial technology, software, and financial services.
InXpress is a global specialist in international and complex logistics solutions.
The Ropes & Gray team was led by asset management partner Bryan Hunkele and asset management counsel Marc Migliazzo and Kevin White and included tax partners Dan Zuckerman and Alyssa Kollmeyer, executive compensation & employee benefits partner Kyle Higley, litigation & enforcement counsel Heather Sprague and tax counsel Ben Wonnacott.
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URL: Hudson Hill Capital
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/09/ropes-gray-advised-hudson-hill-capital-on-single-asset-continuation-vehicle-for-inxpress
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McGuireWoods Bolsters Insurance Recovery Practice With Chicago Partner Andrew Barrios
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Bolsters Insurance Recovery Practice with Chicago Partner Andrew Barrios
McGuireWoods continues the expansion of its nationally ranked Insurance Recovery Practice Group with the arrival of partner Andrew M. Barrios, who brings more than a decade of complex litigation experience and represents corporate policyholders in high-stakes coverage disputes. Barrios joins the firm's Chicago office to help lead the growth of the insurance recovery practice in that market.
Barrios' practice spans
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Bolsters Insurance Recovery Practice with Chicago Partner Andrew Barrios
McGuireWoods continues the expansion of its nationally ranked Insurance Recovery Practice Group with the arrival of partner Andrew M. Barrios, who brings more than a decade of complex litigation experience and represents corporate policyholders in high-stakes coverage disputes. Barrios joins the firm's Chicago office to help lead the growth of the insurance recovery practice in that market.
Barrios' practice spansa broad range of coverage areas, including general and excess liability, first-party property and business interruption, directors and officers (D&O) liability, errors and omissions (E&O) and professional liability, cyber and data breach liability, and representations and warranties insurance. He also handles disputes involving contractual indemnity and risk transfer, often in parallel with insurance recovery efforts.
Barrios has helped clients recover more than $200 million from their insurers. A member of the Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, he has tried cases to verdict in both Illinois and Texas. He serves clients across industries including manufacturing, logistics, energy, agriculture, commercial real estate, healthcare, and media, with significant experience in product liability and environmental coverage disputes. He comes to McGuireWoods from Reed Smith.
"Drew's reputation for tenacious advocacy on behalf of corporate policyholders and his ability to navigate complex, multi-layered coverage disputes will be a tremendous asset to our clients," said Noreen Kelly, McGuireWoods' deputy managing partner and head of litigation.
"Drew is a standout addition to our practice," added Shelby Guilbert, chair of McGuireWoods' Commercial Litigation Department and a member of the Insurance Recovery Practice Group. "His track record of securing substantial recoveries for corporate policyholders enhances our ability to serve clients nationwide. Our team recovers nearly $1 billion each year for clients, and Drew's strategic insight and industry knowledge will help us build on that success."
McGuireWoods' Insurance Recovery Practice Group represents clients across industries, including healthcare, energy and utility, private equity, financial services, manufacturing, food and beverage, sports and entertainment, retail, aerospace, and real estate. The group is ranked nationwide for insurance policyholder work by Chambers USA and is recognized nationally by The Legal 500 United States. In addition, Business Insurance magazine named McGuireWoods the Legal Team of the Year in its 2026 U.S. Insurance Awards.
"McGuireWoods' Insurance Recovery Practice Group has an outstanding reputation for delivering results for corporate policyholders, and I am thrilled to join such a talented team," Barrios said. "The firm's coast-to-coast bench of attorneys and commitment to resolving disputes strategically, whether in the courtroom or through negotiation, align perfectly with how I approach client service."
Yuan-Ying Hsu, managing partner of McGuireWoods' Chicago office, said, "Drew has built lasting relationships with clients who trust him to protect their interests when coverage is on the line, and his hands-on, collaborative approach will resonate with the business leaders we serve in the Midwest and beyond."
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Original text here: https://www.mcguirewoods.com/news/press-releases/2026/9/mcguirewoods-bolsters-insurance-recovery-practice-with-chicago-partner-andrew-barrios/
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises Firmus Grid on US$2 Billion Strategic Equity Investment
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Firmus Grid on US$2 billion strategic equity investment
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised Firmus Grid on its recent US$2 billion strategic investment funding round.
The round included follow-on participation from Coatue and NVIDIA, alongside new investments from Blackstone and Jane Street
HSF Kramer has now advised Firmus on more than USD$3 billion equity raised in the past 12 months. The latest round puts the company's post-money
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Firmus Grid on US$2 billion strategic equity investment
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has advised Firmus Grid on its recent US$2 billion strategic investment funding round.
The round included follow-on participation from Coatue and NVIDIA, alongside new investments from Blackstone and Jane Street
HSF Kramer has now advised Firmus on more than USD$3 billion equity raised in the past 12 months. The latest round puts the company's post-moneyvaluation above US$10.5 billion.
Firmus Grid is an Australian company that is a global leader in integrated, 'liquid-everywhere' AI factories and the provision of GPU-as-a-Service to global hyperscalers and other major customers. The new capital will fund the expansion of Firmus Grid's flagship AI infrastructure initiative.
The HSF Kramer team was led by partner Stephen Dobbs, primarily supported by solicitor Zoe Feldman (currently on secondment with Firmus in Sydney).
Stephen Dobbs said, "The pace of growth in this sector continues to astonish. Thanks once again to the Firmus team for trusting us to help them with such market-leading transactions."
Other recent examples of HSF Kramer's roles on Australian equity raisings in the digital infrastructure and emerging tech sectors include:
* PsiQuantum on the $1 billion Australian Government investment in its project to build the world's first utility-scale quantum computer in Brisbane, Australia.
* Consortium of private capital investors on their bid as part of the auction process for Airtrunk.
* HMC Capital on the A$2.75 billion IPO of DigiCo Infrastructure REIT. This was Australia's largest IPO in 2024.
* ANZ on the D&C contract for the Tullamarine and Mt Waverley Data Centres.
* HRL Morrison & Co in relation to its A$350 million proposed majority acquisition via Infratil Limited (NZX/ASX:IFT) from a leading telecommunication company, HKT Limited, of its global network connection and NaaS business, Console Connect.
* AustralianSuper on its $2.5 billion deal with DigitalBridge Group to acquire a significant minority stake in Vantage Data centres EMEA.
* Kmart in respect of a competitive tender process for a major digital infrastructure transformation project.
* DigitalBridge on its investment into Edge Data Centres Pty Ltd.
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URL: Firmus Grid
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-09/hsf-kramer-advises-firmus-grid-us-2-billion-strategic-equity-investment
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HSF Kramer's Jedsarit Sahussarungsi Elected as ICC YAAF Regional Representative
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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HSF Kramer's Jedsarit Sahussarungsi elected as ICC YAAF Regional Representative
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer counsel Jedsarit Sahussarungsi has been elected as a Regional Representative of the ICC's Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF), one of 116 new representatives elected globally.
During a two-year mandate, ICC YAAF Representatives work to provide young dispute resolution practitioners with knowledge-sharing opportunities and professional development through a 45,800-strong international
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NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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HSF Kramer's Jedsarit Sahussarungsi elected as ICC YAAF Regional Representative
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer counsel Jedsarit Sahussarungsi has been elected as a Regional Representative of the ICC's Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF), one of 116 new representatives elected globally.
During a two-year mandate, ICC YAAF Representatives work to provide young dispute resolution practitioners with knowledge-sharing opportunities and professional development through a 45,800-strong internationalnetwork.
"We're delighted at Jedsarit's election as a YAAF Regional Representative, which reflects not only his knowledge and experience but also his contribution and drive to develop dispute resolution locally and globally," said Bangkok managing partner Warathorn Wongsawangsiri.
"Many congratulations to Jedsarit - one of our dispute resolution rising stars and an important member of our very successful Bangkok disputes practice," said disputes managing partner Simon Chapman KC.
"ICC YAAF acts locally and thinks globally, and we strongly support our young practitioners' involvement in the network as part of their growth as dispute resolution advisers."
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About Jedsarit
Jedsarit advises Thai and international clients at all stages of litigation, including pre-litigation, litigation, and post-litigation strategies for civil and criminal cases. He also conducts arbitrations under ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, THAC and TAI rules, and is experienced in enforcing arbitral awards in the Thai courts.
A registered arbitrator with the Thailand Arbitration Institute (TAI), Jedsarit graduated with a bachelor's degree in law from Thammasat University in Thailand, and with master's degrees in law from Universite Toulouse 1 Capitole in France and University College London in the United Kingdom.
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-09/hsfkramer-s-jedsarit-sahussarungsi-elected-as-icc-yaaf-regional-representative
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Dentons Advises National Wealth Fund on Its Investment in Nexeon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises National Wealth Fund on its investment in Nexeon
London--Dentons has advised the National Wealth Fund on its investment of up to US$70 million (pound sterling52.6 million) in Nexeon Ltd, a leading developer of advanced silicon-based battery materials.
The investment will support the expansion of the company's domestic operations, strengthening the UK's battery supply chain, creating jobs and boosting growth.
The National Wealth Fund's investment forms part of Nexeon's latest funding round, which is
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons advises National Wealth Fund on its investment in Nexeon
London--Dentons has advised the National Wealth Fund on its investment of up to US$70 million (pound sterling52.6 million) in Nexeon Ltd, a leading developer of advanced silicon-based battery materials.
The investment will support the expansion of the company's domestic operations, strengthening the UK's battery supply chain, creating jobs and boosting growth.
The National Wealth Fund's investment forms part of Nexeon's latest funding round, which isexpected to raise a total of US$133 million (pound sterling100 million). It will support the development of Nexeon's UK-based pilot manufacturing facility, enabling the company to scale its advanced manufacturing technology unit and research and development capabilities.
The transaction was led by Projects Partner Torquil Law and Corporate Partner Adam Knowles, with assistance from Corporate and Projects associates Murray Newell, Mel Mahon and Karina Chopra and other Dentons UK colleagues from its Projects, Corporate, Environment, Competition, Employment and Pensions, and Technology, Media and Telecoms teams.
Torquil Law commented: "We are delighted to have advised the National Wealth Fund on this investment, which will help decarbonise supply chains, boost place-based investment, and strengthen sovereign capabilities - supporting all three of the National Wealth Fund's strategic ambitions."
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URL: National Wealth Fund
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Original text here: https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2026/september/dentons-advises-national-wealth-fund-on-its-investment-in-nexeon
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Akin Strengthens Investment Management Practice With Middle East Partner Duo Andrea Dougall and Marie-Sophie Bandeira Vieira
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Akin Strengthens Investment Management Practice with Middle East Partner Duo Andrea Dougall and Marie-Sophie Bandeira Vieira
(Abu Dhabi and Dubai) - Akin announced today that Andrea Dougall and Marie-Sophie Bandeira Vieira have joined the firm as partners in its investment management practice in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. Having worked together previously, they reunite to expand Akin's full-service alternative investments offering in the region, bringing a depth of shared experience
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Akin Strengthens Investment Management Practice with Middle East Partner Duo Andrea Dougall and Marie-Sophie Bandeira Vieira
(Abu Dhabi and Dubai) - Akin announced today that Andrea Dougall and Marie-Sophie Bandeira Vieira have joined the firm as partners in its investment management practice in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. Having worked together previously, they reunite to expand Akin's full-service alternative investments offering in the region, bringing a depth of shared experienceand market knowledge, and further strengthening the firm's globally integrated and market-leading investment management practice.
"The addition of Andrea and Marie underscores our long-term commitment to growth in the Middle East," said Akin co-chair Abid Qureshi. "Their arrival marks an important step in the continued expansion of our investment management platform, enhancing our ability to deliver a full-service alternative investments offering in the region that mirrors the strength and sophistication of our platforms in the US and London."
Andrea Dougall (Abu Dhabi) has been based in the region for more than 12 years and represents sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other leading institutional investors on global fund investments. She advises on investments in open and closed-ended funds, separately managed accounts, co-investments, joint ventures and other bespoke investment structures and platforms across the alternative investment landscape. She has advised many of the region's most prominent investors, growing her practice alongside them, and combines an in-depth knowledge of the regional landscape with long-standing client relationships across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Marie-Sophie Bandeira Vieira (Dubai) advises sponsors on the structuring, formation and operation of private investment funds across asset classes, guiding them through the full fund life cycle, from regulatory licensing and authorization through to fund launch and ongoing compliance. She also advises some of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other leading institutional investors on private fund investments, co-investments, separately managed accounts and other bespoke investment platforms.
"Andrea and Marie have worked together for a number of years and bring complementary strengths and deep relationships across the Middle East investment management market," said Daniel Quinn, co-leader of the firm's investment management practice. "Marie's sponsor-side work and Andrea's long-standing relationships with leading institutional investors create a combination few firms can rival. Together with the recent relocation of London partner Tim Pearce to Abu Dhabi, their arrival reinforces Akin's position as a premier funds adviser in the Middle East."
Barbara Niederkofler, Akin co-leader of investment management, continued, "As capital continues to move across global markets and asset classes, clients increasingly seek advisers who understand how they operate and can provide seamless support across the full breadth of alternative investments. Andrea and Marie reinforce Akin's position as a premier destination for private funds and deepen our capabilities for both GP and LP clients, where each is highly regarded in the region."
"The Middle East has become one of the most strategically important markets in the global alternative investment landscape, and Akin, with a presence in the region spanning more than two decades, has the platform, depth and commitment to capture that opportunity for clients," said Andrea. "I'm delighted to be joining the team. Delivering here starts with a true understanding of the market: how clients operate, what they are working to achieve, and where we can add the most value. Having practiced here for more than 12 years, I've seen that this insight can only be built on the ground. I look forward to working with Marie, Tim and the wider team to expand the firm's offering and support clients across the full spectrum of alternative investment opportunities."
"Reuniting with Andrea at Akin presents a significant opportunity. The Gulf is no longer only a source of capital. It is increasingly where funds are established, regulated and marketed, and sponsors need international structuring standards and regional fluency in one place. Andrea and I draw on a shared perspective, and between us we have a depth of knowledge of this market that sets the offering apart," said Marie. "With the firm's globally integrated investment management platform behind us, this is what we look forward to offering clients in the UAE and beyond."
Andrea joins the firm from Morgan Lewis where she was partner in the investment management practice. Marie joins the firm from White & Case where she was a partner in the global investment funds group.
Andrea and Marie will be hosting a roundtable discussion at the Dubai Private Capital Summit on September 15. In addition, they will be speaking at Akin's 2026 Funds Conference taking place in New York on September 24.
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About Akin's Investment Management Practice
Akin's investment management practice advises sponsors and investors across the full lifecycle of private investment funds--from formation and fundraising through operations, liquidity solutions and complex transactions. With more than 100 lawyers globally, our team brings deep experience in fund structuring, negotiations, regulatory compliance and complex secondaries transactions. We partner closely with general partners and limited partners to deliver practical, commercial advice tailored to evolving market conditions, helping clients execute transactions, manage risk effectively and achieve their strategic and business objectives in an increasingly complex investment management landscape.
Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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Original text here: https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/press-releases/akin-strengthens-investment-management-practice-with-middle-east-partner-duo-andrea-dougall-and-marie-sophie-bandeira-vieira
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