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White & Case advises Trilantic Europe on sale of stake in Diagram to BF International
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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White & Case advises Trilantic Europe on sale of stake in Diagram to BF International
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Trilantic Europe on the sale of its entire stake in Diagram, an Italian agritech company, to BF International, a subsidiary of BF S.p.A.
The transaction also provides for the sale of CDP Equity's stake in Diagram to BF International in one or more tranches.
Diagram is Italy's leading agritech platform and one of Europe's leading providers of digital
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NEW YORK, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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White & Case advises Trilantic Europe on sale of stake in Diagram to BF International
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Trilantic Europe on the sale of its entire stake in Diagram, an Italian agritech company, to BF International, a subsidiary of BF S.p.A.
The transaction also provides for the sale of CDP Equity's stake in Diagram to BF International in one or more tranches.
Diagram is Italy's leading agritech platform and one of Europe's leading providers of digitalsolutions for agriculture, offering proprietary software, precision agriculture services, satellite technologies and risk monitoring and management tools to participants across the agri-food value chain, financial institutions and public authorities.
The White & Case team which advised on the transaction included partners Michael Immordino (London & Milan) and Leonardo Graffi (Milan & London), local partner Edoardo Avato (Milan) and associate Francesco Cimmarrusti (Milan).
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URL: Trilantic Europe
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Original text here: https://www.whitecase.com/news/press-release/white-case-advises-trilantic-europe-sale-stake-diagram-bf-international
Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Lawrence Cameron Inducted as Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Lawrence Cameron Inducted as Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
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CHARLOTTE - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Lawrence Cameron has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. Cameron was inducted on Oct. 22, 2026, during the college's annual meeting in New York.
Cameron is an experienced trial attorney who represents corporate and individual clients in a
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Lawrence Cameron Inducted as Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
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CHARLOTTE - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Lawrence Cameron has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. Cameron was inducted on Oct. 22, 2026, during the college's annual meeting in New York.
Cameron is an experienced trial attorney who represents corporate and individual clients in arange of government enforcement actions, internal investigations, and litigation. He has advised clients across major industry sectors, including health care, energy, financial services, and professional services, facing inquiries by the DOJ, SEC, and various state regulators. Cameron is a sought-after trial attorney, with significant experience trying cases to verdict in federal and state courts. His experience serving in leadership roles in both federal law enforcement and in private practice is a benefit to clients who seek practical advice and efficient resolutions.
Cameron most recently served as acting U.S. attorney and first assistant U.S. attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, where he led an office of approximately 100 federal prosecutors and staff, overseeing nearly all federal criminal and civil cases involving the U.S. filed in the district.
"There is no greater honor than being recognized by fellow trial lawyers," said Cameron. "I am humbled to join the American College of Trial Lawyers and grateful to the colleagues, mentors, and clients who have shaped my career."
Founded in 1950, the American College of Trial Lawyers is widely recognized as the preeminent organization of trial lawyers in North America, composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Fellowship is extended by invitation only, following a rigorous investigation process, to experienced trial lawyers who have demonstrated the highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, professionalism, civility, and collegiality. Candidates must have at least fifteen years of trial experience before consideration for Fellowship.
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Original text here: https://www.troutman.com/insights/troutman-pepper-locke-partner-lawrence-cameron-inducted-as-fellow-of-american-college-of-trial-lawyers/
Polsinelli Elevates 44 Attorneys to Shareholder Nationwide
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Polsinelli, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Polsinelli Elevates 44 Attorneys to Shareholder Nationwide
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Polsinelli is pleased to announce the election of 44 new shareholders across 18 offices in each of the firm's core practices.
"The election of these attorneys to shareholder reflects their exceptional commitment to our clients, their colleagues and the continued success of our firm," said Polsinelli Chairman and CEO Chase Simmons. "Each has demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication and the values that define Polsinelli.
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Polsinelli, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Polsinelli Elevates 44 Attorneys to Shareholder Nationwide
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Polsinelli is pleased to announce the election of 44 new shareholders across 18 offices in each of the firm's core practices.
"The election of these attorneys to shareholder reflects their exceptional commitment to our clients, their colleagues and the continued success of our firm," said Polsinelli Chairman and CEO Chase Simmons. "Each has demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication and the values that define Polsinelli.We are proud of what they have accomplished and look forward to the continued contributions they will make to our clients, our communities and the firm."
Polsinelli congratulates the following new shareholders:
* Corinne Alley, Investment Strategies and Capital Solutions (Fort Worth)
* Roma A. Amin, M&A and Corporate (Atlanta)
* Henry H. Bolz, Financial Services Litigation (Miami)
* Salvatore J. Cali, M&A and Corporate (Kansas City)
* Shundra Crumpton Manning, Commercial Litigation (Nashville)
* K. Stewart Day, M&A and Corporate (Nashville)
* Daniel P. DeConinck, Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies (Boston)
* Richard T. DeLuca, Real Estate Finance (New York)
* Armida Derzakarian, Employment Litigation (Los Angeles)
* Evan Falon, Investment Strategies and Capital Solutions (Dallas)
* Ashley Fleishman, Real Estate (Houston)
* L. Maverick Flowers, M&A and Corporate (Nashville)
* Zachary A. Hadler, Capital Markets/Commercial Lending (St. Louis)
* Meghan H. Hanson, Employment Litigation (Denver)
* Daniel J. Hoelting, Commercial Litigation (Chicago)
* Michelle Janer, Real Estate (Miami)
* Maxwell T. Jordan, Capital Markets/Commercial Lending (Chicago)
* C. Reagan Kays, M&A and Corporate (Kansas City)
* Brandon P. Krueger, M&A and Corporate (Kansas City)
* Melissa A. Latini, M&A and Corporate (Denver)
* Matthew P.F. Linnabary, Employment Litigation (Kansas City)
* Jillian M. Luby, Capital Markets/Commercial Lending (Dallas)
* Kimberly A. Macdonald, Health Care Litigation and Disputes (Nashville)
* Hillary E. Maynard, Trademark, Copyright & Branding (Chicago)
* Carter S. McDonnell, Construction (Denver)
* Adam D. Mehl, Commercial Contracts, Global Franchise & Supply Chain (Kansas City)
* Lauren P. Merdinger, Real Estate (Phoenix)
* R. Wil Norton, M&A and Corporate (Chicago)
* Joseph R. Oaks, Real Estate (Kansas City)
* Sarah Y. Oh, Employment Litigation (Los Angeles)
* Erin T. Putnam-Miller, Real Estate Finance (St. Louis)
* Bari L. Rascoe, Technology Transactions & Data Privacy (Chicago)
* Michael Romeo, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Philadelphia)
* Evan M. Schrode, Health Care Litigation and Disputes (Atlanta)
* Austin Schulz, Employment Litigation (Los Angeles)
* Michael L. Schuster, Restructuring & Strategic Capital (Denver)
* Caitlin A. Smith, Technology Transactions & Data Privacy (Philadelphia)
* Katherine H. Smith, Immigration & Global Mobility (Atlanta)
* Elizabeth Snyder, Technology Transactions & Data Privacy (New York)
* Eric T. Speed, Real Estate (Boston)
* Shelby S. Spencer, Real Estate, (Nashville)
* Adrienne A. Testa, Health Care Alignment & Operations (Chicago)
* Derk A. Westermeyer, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Prosecution (Seattle)
* Melissa M. Yates, Health Care Litigation and Disputes (Charleston)
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Original text here: https://www.polsinelli.com/news/polsinelli-elevates-44-attorneys-to-shareholder-nationwide
Loan Huynh Joins Minnesota Women Lawyers Advisory Board
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Loan Huynh Joins Minnesota Women Lawyers Advisory Board
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Fredrikson shareholder Loan T. Huynh has joined the Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL) Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is made up of women lawyers and legal professionals who evaluate MWL's current programs, initiatives, activities and engagement efforts in light of the organization's mission, values, strategic plan, current trends in the legal profession and ongoing issues facing women attorneys.
Huynh chairs
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Loan Huynh Joins Minnesota Women Lawyers Advisory Board
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Fredrikson shareholder Loan T. Huynh has joined the Minnesota Women Lawyers (MWL) Advisory Board. The Advisory Board is made up of women lawyers and legal professionals who evaluate MWL's current programs, initiatives, activities and engagement efforts in light of the organization's mission, values, strategic plan, current trends in the legal profession and ongoing issues facing women attorneys.
Huynh chairsFredrikson's Immigration Group and also leads its I-9 audit and corporate immigration compliance, healthcare immigration, and H-2 temporary workers practice areas. She focuses on employment-based immigration, corporate immigration compliance, and global mobility solutions for employers, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to mid-size companies, health systems, entrepreneurs/investors, and family-owned farms by developing practical immigration policy and strategies to meet their global mobility and immigration goals. Huynh is also a frequent speaker at national conferences and has written extensively on immigration issues.
In the effort to capitalize on the breadth of experience and wisdom gained by its members over the years, Minnesota Women Lawyers created the Advisory Board in 2000. It serves as a collective MWL ambassador and conduit of information to the broader legal community, thereby enhancing MWL's reputation, impact and outreach to key stakeholders, and further advancing MWL's mission and values.
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Original text here: https://www.fredlaw.com/news-loan-huynh-joins-minnesota-women-lawyers-advisory-board
Law360 Names Scott McCaleb a 2026 MVP for Government Contracts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Law360 Names Scott McCaleb a 2026 MVP for Government Contracts
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Scott M. McCaleb, co-chair of Wiley's top-ranked Government Contracts Practice, has been named a 2026 MVP by Law360 in the Government Contracts category. This is the sixth time McCaleb has been selected for the highly competitive annual list.
According to Law360, editors reviewed nearly 1,000 submissions to compile this year's MVP list, recognizing attorneys who "stand out from their peers by notching significant achievements
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Law360 Names Scott McCaleb a 2026 MVP for Government Contracts
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Scott M. McCaleb, co-chair of Wiley's top-ranked Government Contracts Practice, has been named a 2026 MVP by Law360 in the Government Contracts category. This is the sixth time McCaleb has been selected for the highly competitive annual list.
According to Law360, editors reviewed nearly 1,000 submissions to compile this year's MVP list, recognizing attorneys who "stand out from their peers by notching significant achievementsin high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-setting transactions."
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Original text here: https://www.wiley.law/pressrelease-Law360-Names-Scott-McCaleb-a-2026-MVP-for-Government-Contracts
Kirkland Advises AE Industrial Partners on Close of $850 Million Continuation Vehicle for Blue Raven
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises AE Industrial Partners on Close of $850 Million Continuation Vehicle for Blue Raven
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Kirkland & Ellis advised AE Industrial Partners, LP, a private investment firm focused on technologies and services considered critical to national and economic security, on the closing of AE Industrial Partners BR Fund, LP, a new single-asset continuation vehicle with approximately $850 million in commitments in connection with the recapitalization of its portfolio
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises AE Industrial Partners on Close of $850 Million Continuation Vehicle for Blue Raven
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Kirkland & Ellis advised AE Industrial Partners, LP, a private investment firm focused on technologies and services considered critical to national and economic security, on the closing of AE Industrial Partners BR Fund, LP, a new single-asset continuation vehicle with approximately $850 million in commitments in connection with the recapitalization of its portfoliocompany Blue Raven. The continuation vehicle is led by Lexington Partners, with additional investment from several leading institutional investors. Blue Raven management and certain existing shareholders rolled significant proceeds in connection with the transaction.
The Kirkland team included investment funds lawyers Eric Fischer, Wes Gangi, Daniel McQuade, Andrew Silvia, Chris Marano, Peter Alexander Pyatigorsky, James Steiner, Michael Shields, Jake Ahlgren, Zach Durst, Connor Bebb, Andrew Stern, Matthew Hudson and Bailey Wilson; corporate lawyers Andrew Struckmeyer, Jeffrey Swatzell, Zackary Theo, Colin Norton and James Suarez; tax lawyers Rachel Cantor, Jaclyn Goldberg and Ally Nelson; investment funds regulatory lawyers Nicholas Hemmingsen, Jasmina Resic and Felix Jen; and transactional liability lawyer Hayley Hollender.
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Original text here: https://www.kirkland.com/news/press-release/2026/11/kirkland-advises-ae-industrial-partners-on-close-of-850-million-continuation-vehicle-for-blue-raven
Ashurst Perkins Coie bolsters hedge fund capabilities with London partner hire
SEATTLE, Washington, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Ashurst Perkins Coie bolsters hedge fund capabilities with London partner hire
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Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie announces the appointment of Melissa Kinsmore-Ward as a partner in its growing hedge fund practice based in London, significantly expanding the firm's capabilities in high-growth hedge and credit funds.
Melissa brings extensive experience across the full lifecycle of hedge and credit fund operations, from formation and structuring to ongoing regulatory,
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SEATTLE, Washington, Nov. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Ashurst Perkins Coie bolsters hedge fund capabilities with London partner hire
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Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie announces the appointment of Melissa Kinsmore-Ward as a partner in its growing hedge fund practice based in London, significantly expanding the firm's capabilities in high-growth hedge and credit funds.
Melissa brings extensive experience across the full lifecycle of hedge and credit fund operations, from formation and structuring to ongoing regulatory,trading and operational support. Drawing on her practice across London, New York and Tokyo, she advises on a wide array of fund structures, including open-ended offshore hedge funds, closed-ended offshore credit funds, EU onshore hedge and credit funds, and bespoke managed account structures for sovereign wealth fund partnerships.
"We're delighted to welcome Melissa to Ashurst Perkins Coie," said Jake Green, Global Co-Head of Financial Regulatory & Investment Funds. "The hedge fund and alternative asset management sector is a significant growth priority for us, and Melissa's deep expertise in fund formation, regulation and structuring meaningfully strengthens our offering in this space. We have built one of the deepest and broadest funds capabilities in the City, through our supporting tax, employment, regulatory and litigation practices, and Melissa's arrival means we are well placed to offer clients an even more comprehensive service across the full asset management landscape."
Melissa said, "I was drawn to Ashurst Perkins Coie by the strength of its global platform and the opportunity to build on its existing funds expertise. The firm's full service global reach means I can offer clients something truly comprehensive, and I'm excited to work alongside such a talented team to develop the dedicated hedge and credit fund practice that complements the firm's existing financial services capabilities."
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Original text here: https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/who-we-are/our-news-work-market-recognition/ashurst-perkins-coie-bolsters-hedge-fund-capabilities-with-london-partner-hire/
