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PJ Sullivan Discusses Sports Investments and World Cup Impact in Mergermarket
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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PJ Sullivan Discusses Sports Investments and World Cup Impact in Mergermarket
In a recent Mergermarket article exploring the surge in sports M&A activity in relation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, private equity partner PJ Sullivan offered insights on the investment opportunities the tournament is expected to unlock across the North American sports landscape.
PJ noted the potential for soccer-related deal activity following the World Cup, saying, "I expect a lot of activity on the heels of the World
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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PJ Sullivan Discusses Sports Investments and World Cup Impact in Mergermarket
In a recent Mergermarket article exploring the surge in sports M&A activity in relation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, private equity partner PJ Sullivan offered insights on the investment opportunities the tournament is expected to unlock across the North American sports landscape.
PJ noted the potential for soccer-related deal activity following the World Cup, saying, "I expect a lot of activity on the heels of the WorldCup.
Teams in the MLS and the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) will try to capitalize on increased interest to attract investment, and private equity will look to invest."
Looking ahead, PJ also highlighted the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as a catalyst for future investment: "A lot of the Olympic sports will come into focus in 2027 in advance of LA.
We're seeing all kinds of interesting partnerships between investors and operators trying to establish interesting new markets."
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/06/pj-sullivan-discusses-sports-investments-and-world-cup-impact-in-mergermarket
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Ogilvy Earns Network of the Year at 2026 Clio Health Awards
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news:
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Ogilvy Earns Network of the Year at 2026 Clio Health Awards
Ogilvy has been named Network of the Year at the 2026 Clio Health Awards, one of the advertising industry's most prestigious recognitions for creative excellence in health and wellness marketing. The honor is accompanied by an outstanding overall performance across the global network, including two Grand Clios, 8 Gold, 22 Silver, 17 Bronze, and 13 Shortlists.
Adding to the network's achievements, Ogilvy Health New York
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NEW YORK, June 12 -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news:
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Ogilvy Earns Network of the Year at 2026 Clio Health Awards
Ogilvy has been named Network of the Year at the 2026 Clio Health Awards, one of the advertising industry's most prestigious recognitions for creative excellence in health and wellness marketing. The honor is accompanied by an outstanding overall performance across the global network, including two Grand Clios, 8 Gold, 22 Silver, 17 Bronze, and 13 Shortlists.
Adding to the network's achievements, Ogilvy Health New Yorkwas also named Agency of the Year -- a distinction that reflects the office's sustained commitment to bold, boundary-pushing creative work across health and pharmaceutical categories.
The network's top campaign honor, the Grand Clio, went to "Baby Minder" for Eurofarma by Ogilvy Health New York, recognized in the Artificial Intelligence category. The campaign is a striking example of the transformative potential at the intersection of technology and creativity -- developed in partnership with Eurofarma and creative partners Wide Labs, it represents a new frontier for what health advertising can achieve.
A second Grand Clio was awarded to "Escape Vehicle" for Toyota by Ogilvy Greece, recognized in the Mental Health category. The campaign's craft and emotional depth speak to the profound impact that health creativity, at its best, can have on people's lives.
The breadth of Ogilvy's Clio Health performance reflects the power of Borderless Creativity across the network, with awarded work spanning offices including Ogilvy Health New York, Ogilvy UK, Ogilvy Greece, Ogilvy Puerto Rico, Ogilvy Copenhagen, Ogilvy Amsterdam, Memac Ogilvy UAE, Grey Argentina, and Grey Mexico. Campaigns recognized across Gold, Silver, and Bronze included "Glowing Relief" for Alivia Health, "Broken Records" and "Rare Toys" for Alexion, "One More Question" for LALCEC, "More Than Words" for a coalition of health advocacy organizations, "IKEA Phone Sleep Collection" for Al-Futtaim IKEA, and "Life Quality Insurance" for The Greater Copenhagen Region, among others.
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Chris Celletti is the Global Editor for Ogilvy and is based in New York.
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Original text here: https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/ogilvy-earns-network-year-2026-clio-health-awards
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Morgan Lewis Continues to Strengthen Its European Corporate Platform With Market-Leading Private Equity Partner Gemma Roberts in London
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Continues to Strengthen Its European Corporate Platform with Market-Leading Private Equity Partner Gemma Roberts in London
LONDON: Morgan Lewis continues to expand its European corporate platform with the appointment of Gemma Roberts in London. She will join from Goodwin where she was previously co-chair of the London office. Gemma will serve as Morgan Lewis's European private equity practice lead which marks another significant step in the firm's strategic
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Continues to Strengthen Its European Corporate Platform with Market-Leading Private Equity Partner Gemma Roberts in London
LONDON: Morgan Lewis continues to expand its European corporate platform with the appointment of Gemma Roberts in London. She will join from Goodwin where she was previously co-chair of the London office. Gemma will serve as Morgan Lewis's European private equity practice lead which marks another significant step in the firm's strategicexpansion of its integrated European M&A and private capital practice, following the recent addition of Philip Cheveley from Covington & Burling as European M&A practice lead. Together, these appointments reinforce the firm's commitment to building a premier European and cross-border transactional platform for sponsors, investors, and companies operating across key markets.
"Private equity sponsors continue to pursue increasingly sophisticated and cross-border investment strategies across Europe and beyond," said Firm Chair Jami McKeon. "Gemma is widely recognized for her market-leading private equity practice advising sponsors and companies on transformative transactions and brings a strong combination of market insight, leadership, and international transactional experience. Her experience advising across the full spectrum of sponsor-backed transactions will be invaluable as clients navigate an increasingly dynamic investment environment."
Gemma advises private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, founders, and management teams on leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions across industries including technology, software, financial services, business services, and consumer products. She is particularly known for her work on complex cross-border transactions, private equity-backed growth strategies, and corporate reorganizations. Well-connected across the London and broader European private equity markets, Gemma regularly advises on transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions, including in Germany and France.
"Clients increasingly seek advisers who can combine sophisticated private equity capabilities with seamless transactional support across jurisdictions, industries, and complex investment structures," said Christina Melendi, leader of Morgan Lewis's global corporate and business transactions practice. "Gemma's appointment as European private equity practice lead, alongside Philip's recent arrival as European M&A practice lead, brings together two key pillars of our European transactional strategy and further strengthens our leadership bench in London and across Europe as we continue to expand our private equity and M&A presence across the region."
"We continue to invest in London as a cornerstone of our European corporate platform and a critical hub for advising clients pursuing cross-border transactions and strategic investments," said Nick Bolter, managing partner of the London office. "Gemma's leadership, strategic approach, market standing, and experience advising sponsors and portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle further strengthen our private capital capabilities in Europe and complement our broader M&A, finance, tax, regulatory, and investment management offerings."
Morgan Lewis's M&A and private equity practices support clients on their most important and complex strategic transactions across industries and geographies, working across 33 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to deliver seamless cross-border execution and practical solutions across the full spectrum of corporate and transactional matters.
Gemma's industry leadership, deep sponsor relationships, and extensive cross-border experience complement recent additions that have expanded the firm's corporate practice in London and Europe, including Philip Cheveley and Luciana Griebel in London, Dana Anagnostou, Sebastien Pontillo, and Alexandre Omaggio as part of 54-strong lawyer team in Paris, and Sebastian Dexheimer in Germany.
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/06/morgan-lewis-continues-to-strengthen-its-european-corporate-platform-with-market-leading-private-equity-partner-gemma-roberts-in-london
K&L Gates Advises ATI Inc. on US$450 Million Senior Notes Offering
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Advises ATI Inc. on US$450 Million Senior Notes Offering
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised ATI Inc., a US-based manufacturer and engineering company, on an underwritten public offering of US$450 million aggregate principal amount of a new series of senior notes.
A majority of the net proceeds of the offering are being used to redeem in full an existing series of ATI's senior notes that are due to mature in 2027. ATI is a global producer of high-performance materials and solutions
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PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Advises ATI Inc. on US$450 Million Senior Notes Offering
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised ATI Inc., a US-based manufacturer and engineering company, on an underwritten public offering of US$450 million aggregate principal amount of a new series of senior notes.
A majority of the net proceeds of the offering are being used to redeem in full an existing series of ATI's senior notes that are due to mature in 2027. ATI is a global producer of high-performance materials and solutionsfor the global aerospace and defense markets, and critical applications in electronics, medical, and specialty energy.
The deal team was led by Pittsburgh partner Jeffrey Acre with assistance from Nashville partner Lauren Ammons and Miami associate Stephen Vinson. Pittsburgh partner Steve Barge and associate Vicki Wu advised on tax matters. Charlotte partner Sean Jones, Pittsburgh partner Scott Graham, Wilmington partner Kelly Terribile, Boston partner Lance Dial, New York partner Marc Veilleux, and of counsel Keri Riemer advised on legal opinion matters.
"This transaction is a testament to ATI's continued ability to access the capital markets as a means to successfully manage its balance sheet. The transaction required close coordination to execute efficiently in a dynamic environment," said Acre. "We were pleased to support ATI on this offering, drawing on our global platform and cross-disciplinary team to help guide the transaction through completion."
K&L Gates' Corporate practice is one of the most substantial in the legal industry, with hundreds of lawyers in offices across the globe providing clients with practical legal solutions in the structuring, financing, and closing of domestic, international, and cross-border transactions.
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K&L Gates is a globally integrated law firm trusted by sophisticated clients to deliver market leading legal counsel across jurisdictions and industries. Operating as one firm worldwide, K&L Gates combines deep local insight with seamless global coordination to address clients' most complex legal and business challenges. Guided by a relentless focus on client service, the firm delivers practical, high impact solutions with consistency, efficiency, and a clear emphasis on results.
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URL: ATI Inc.
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Original text here: https://www.klgates.com/KL-Gates-Advises-ATI-Inc-on-US450-Million-Senior-Notes-Offering-6-11-2026
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Jim Ickes to Moderate AI Search Panel at IgniteIt Cannabis' Chicago Cannabis Capital Conference; Five Firm Partners to Attend
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jim Ickes to Moderate AI Search Panel at IgniteIt Cannabis' Chicago Cannabis Capital Conference; Five Firm Partners to Attend
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Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor IgniteIt Cannabis' Chicago Cannabis Capital Conference next week, where members from all sectors of the cannabis industry will come together to forge new connections, seal meaningful deals, and gain actionable insights from various learning sessions led by the top minds in the field.
Partner Jim Ickes will moderate the panel,
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jim Ickes to Moderate AI Search Panel at IgniteIt Cannabis' Chicago Cannabis Capital Conference; Five Firm Partners to Attend
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Frantz Ward is proud to sponsor IgniteIt Cannabis' Chicago Cannabis Capital Conference next week, where members from all sectors of the cannabis industry will come together to forge new connections, seal meaningful deals, and gain actionable insights from various learning sessions led by the top minds in the field.
Partner Jim Ickes will moderate the panel,"Search, AI, and the Visibility Fight: How Cannabis Brands Get Found." The discussion will highlight key ways that AI search is revolutionizing how cannabis consumers find information and how brands can leverage tools such as SEO and GEO to develop a stronger reputation and become more discoverable.
Additionally, Cannabis Partners Mia L. Garcia, Thomas G. Haren, Keenan M. Jones, and Jean E. Smith-Gonnell will attend the conference. During the conference, Frantz Ward will also provide access to "The Breathing Room," a dedicated quiet space on the 5 th floor of the Marriott for anyone in need of a place to work, meet, or recharge.
Learn more and register for the conference here.
With over two decades of experience in highly regulated industries, Jim brings extensive knowledge in data privacy, cybersecurity, and cannabis law. He guides clients through all stages of litigation, from investigation to trial and appeal.
With a focus on complex regulatory frameworks, Mia advises clients on navigating the nuances of cannabis regulation, licensing, and operational issues. She represents operators in the medical and adult-use cannabis markets and in the hemp industry, supporting license acquisition, regulatory dispute resolution, zoning and municipal law, and mergers and acquisitions.
Tom is a leading attorney across Ohio and the national cannabis industry, representing licensed operators and ancillary service providers. He advises cannabis clients (often as outside general counsel) on licensing, corporate transactions, litigation, regulatory compliance, and strategic operations. Tom has led some of the largest M&A deals in Ohio's cannabis market, representing both sellers and acquiring entities.
Keenan represents businesses of all sizes in litigation matters, corporate formation, business development, and protection of intellectual property rights. Since 2017, he has focused his practice on assisting companies operating in the regulated cannabis space, including hemp, marijuana, and ancillary endeavors.
With more than 15 years of experience in the cannabis industry, Jean focuses her cannabis practice on corporate, regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters for dispensaries, growers, receivers, investors, and other industry stakeholders. She assists clients in disputes, maintaining regulatory compliance, cannabis licensing, mitigating legal risks, establishing and reorganizing their companies, and day-to-day operations.
IgniteIt Cannabis provides editorial coverage and hosts live events and conferences centered on cannabis, hemp, CBD, and other emerging industries, working to highlight key topics and opportunities for innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.frantzward.com/jim-ickes-to-moderate-ai-search-panel-at-igniteit-cannabis-chicago-cannabis-capital-conference-five-firm-partners-to-attend/
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global CEO Justin D'Agostino Appointed ICC Vice-Chair
NEW YORK, June 12 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global CEO Justin D'Agostino appointed ICC Vice-Chair
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global CEO Justin D'Agostino has been appointed Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Headquartered in Paris and representing more than 45 million companies in over 170 countries, ICC promotes international trade, responsible business conduct and a global approach to regulation, and works with international organisations including the United Nations, the World
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NEW YORK, June 12 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global CEO Justin D'Agostino appointed ICC Vice-Chair
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global CEO Justin D'Agostino has been appointed Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Headquartered in Paris and representing more than 45 million companies in over 170 countries, ICC promotes international trade, responsible business conduct and a global approach to regulation, and works with international organisations including the United Nations, the WorldTrade Organization and the G20. Its members include many of the world's leading companies, business associations and chambers of commerce.
As ICC Vice-Chair, Justin will support the organisation's strategic direction and priorities at a time of continued global change, including strengthening global trade and investment and navigating economic uncertainty.
Commenting on his appointment, Justin said:
"It is a privilege to be appointed Vice-Chair of ICC at an important time for businesses, industries and economies worldwide.
"The global landscape continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by economic, technological and geopolitical change. ICC plays a vital role in representing businesses of all sizes and supporting international cooperation.
"I look forward to working with the ICC leadership to help advance its priorities and support the global business community."
The appointment was confirmed at a meeting of ICC World Council in Paris on 11 June 2026, as part of a wider leadership transition within the organisation. Justin will serve alongside newly elected ICC Chair Harsh Pati Singhania, First Vice-Chair Shinta Kamdani, and Vice-Chair Rebecca Enonchong.
Justin's appointment builds on his longstanding relationship with ICC. He has served on its Executive Board since 2022 and is a former member of its Governing Body on Dispute Resolution Services and ICC International Court of Arbitration.
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-06/hsf-kramer-global-ceo-justin-dagostino-appointed-icc-vice-chair
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Barnes & Thornburg Recognized in AHLA's 2026 Top Honors
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 12 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Recognized in AHLA's 2026 Top Honors; John Kelly and Jackie Papish Appointed to Leadership Roles
Firm earns recognition for commitment to health law excellence; Kelly named planning committee vice chair, Papish appointed chair
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Barnes & Thornburg was recognized in the American Health Law Association's (AHLA's) 2026 Top Honors. Additionally, John Kelly was named vice chair of the Advising Providers Planning Committee, while Jackie Papish was appointed chair of AHLA's
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 12 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Recognized in AHLA's 2026 Top Honors; John Kelly and Jackie Papish Appointed to Leadership Roles
Firm earns recognition for commitment to health law excellence; Kelly named planning committee vice chair, Papish appointed chair
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Barnes & Thornburg was recognized in the American Health Law Association's (AHLA's) 2026 Top Honors. Additionally, John Kelly was named vice chair of the Advising Providers Planning Committee, while Jackie Papish was appointed chair of AHLA'sHospitals and Health Systems Practice Group.
The Top Honors program celebrates organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership in promoting health law education, fostering professional development and strengthening connections within the legal healthcare community. Recipients are chosen based on their significant contributions to AHLA's mission and their dedication to elevating standards across the health law field.
Kelly, partner and chair of the firm's Healthcare Department and Industry practice, has held several leadership positions with the AHLA over the last 10 years, including serving as chair of the AHLA's Healthcare Fraud and Compliance Forum. He is nationally recognized for his work in healthcare compliance, government investigations, and False Claims Act litigation.
Papish, a partner in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, was previously vice chair of AHLA's Hospitals and Health Systems Practice Group.
She has long been regarded as a trusted advisor in the healthcare and life sciences industries, with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, government investigations, and litigation
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Original text here: https://btlaw.com/en/insights/news/2026/bt-recognized-in-ahlas-2026-top-honors-jackie-papish-and-john-kelly-appointed-to-leadership-roles
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