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Ropes and Gray: Isabel Dische In Mergermarket on Increasing Specialization in GP-led Secondaries
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Isabel Dische In Mergermarket on Increasing Specialization in GP-led Secondaries
October 20, 2026
In a recent Mergermarket article profiling the growing push for specialization and differentiation in GP-led secondaries, Isabel Dische, chair of the alternative asset opportunities group, offered her insights on several facets of an increasingly competitive market.
On continuation vehicles (CV) converging with M&A, she said how much a CV process looks like an M&A deal depends more on the advisers than
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Isabel Dische In Mergermarket on Increasing Specialization in GP-led Secondaries
October 20, 2026
In a recent Mergermarket article profiling the growing push for specialization and differentiation in GP-led secondaries, Isabel Dische, chair of the alternative asset opportunities group, offered her insights on several facets of an increasingly competitive market.
On continuation vehicles (CV) converging with M&A, she said how much a CV process looks like an M&A deal depends more on the advisers thanon the investor.
"In my experience, the shape of the documentation is more heavily influenced by which counsel the GP is using," she said. "Are they using a dedicated secondaries team? Are they using M&A counsel? Those factors can have a much bigger impact."
As a result of the competitive landscape, Isabel said, "new entrants and established players are increasingly trying to shorten processes and lock up deals earlier."
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/10/isabel-dische-in-mergermarket-on-increasing-specialization-in-gp-led-secondaries
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Ropes and Gray: Eli Lilly Enters Drug Delivery Collaboration With Hong Kong's Metis TechBio Worth Up to $1.1 Billion
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Eli Lilly Enters Drug Delivery Collaboration with Hong Kong's Metis TechBio Worth up to $1.1 Billion
October 20, 2026
Ropes & Gray advised Eli Lilly in a collaboration with Hong Kong-based Metis TechBio worth up to $1.1 billion to research and develop tissue-specific drug delivery technologies using novel lipid nanoparticles that carry genetic medicines into cells using Metis' AI platform designed to improve targeting and therapeutic performance of drugs.
The deal was announced on October 19.
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Eli Lilly Enters Drug Delivery Collaboration with Hong Kong's Metis TechBio Worth up to $1.1 Billion
October 20, 2026
Ropes & Gray advised Eli Lilly in a collaboration with Hong Kong-based Metis TechBio worth up to $1.1 billion to research and develop tissue-specific drug delivery technologies using novel lipid nanoparticles that carry genetic medicines into cells using Metis' AI platform designed to improve targeting and therapeutic performance of drugs.
The deal was announced on October 19.
Underthe agreement, Metis will receive an upfront payment in the low double-digit millions of dollars and will be eligible to receive up to $1.1 billion in development, regulatory and commercial milestone payments, along with royalties of annual net product sales developed through the collaboration.
The Ropes & Gray team was led by life sciences licensing partner Abby Gregor and associate Nicole Rohr and included and IP transactions associate Mina Li.
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URL: Eli Lilly
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/10/eli-lilly-enters-drug-delivery-collaboration-with-hong-kongs-metis-techbio
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Advises DKSH on Its Acquisition of NewBridge Pharmaceuticals
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises DKSH on its acquisition of NewBridge Pharmaceuticals
20 Oct 2026
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised DKSH, a leading provider of market expansion services, on its acquisition of NewBridge Pharmaceuticals, a Dubai-headquartered healthcare commercialisation platform focused on specialty and rare disease medicines in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The proposed transaction is an important step in DKSH's strategy
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NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises DKSH on its acquisition of NewBridge Pharmaceuticals
20 Oct 2026
Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised DKSH, a leading provider of market expansion services, on its acquisition of NewBridge Pharmaceuticals, a Dubai-headquartered healthcare commercialisation platform focused on specialty and rare disease medicines in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The proposed transaction is an important step in DKSH's strategyand will expand DKSH Healthcare into the MENA region and strengthen its capabilities across healthcare commercial outsourcing and life sciences services.
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to complete during the first quarter of 2027.
The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer team was led by Head of Middle East Corporate Chris Walters, supported by Head of Life Sciences Alan Montgomery, Corporate partner Anna Szyndler, senior associates Nicola Halliday and Faria Ali, and associate Alex Hamilton. The wider team included Veronica Roberts, Max Kaufman and Brigitte Samaha (Regulatory), Josh Lom, James Tryfonos and Isha Goel (Tax), Susannah Cogman, Eleanor Swift, Rebecca Critchley and Clare Wandless (Compliance), Frank Thompson and Thomas Eden (Insurance) and other team members from the firm's Digital Legal Delivery team. UBS acted as financial adviser to DKSH.
Head of Middle East Corporate Chris Walters commented: "We are delighted to have supported DKSH on this strategically significant acquisition, which highlights the growing importance of the MENA region in global healthcare and life sciences and the rising demand for platforms that support the commercialisation of innovative therapies. It demonstrates our ability to bring together cross-border corporate and sector expertise to support clients on complex strategic transactions."
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URL: DKSH
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Original text here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/news/2026-10/hsf-kramer-advises-the-dksh-on-its-acquisition-of-newbridge-pharmaceuticals
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Former White House Information Governance Director Kenya Parrish-Dixon Joins Baker Donelson's Commercial Litigation Group
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Former White House Information Governance Director Kenya Parrish-Dixon Joins Baker Donelson's Commercial Litigation Group
October 20, 2026
Baker Donelson has added Kenya Parrish-Dixon, who previously served as director of White House Information Governance for the Executive Office of the President, as a shareholder in the Firm's Commercial Litigation Group. Ms. Parrish-Dixon joins the Firm with a practice that spans commercial litigation, cybersecurity, data privacy, information governance, crisis
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MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Former White House Information Governance Director Kenya Parrish-Dixon Joins Baker Donelson's Commercial Litigation Group
October 20, 2026
Baker Donelson has added Kenya Parrish-Dixon, who previously served as director of White House Information Governance for the Executive Office of the President, as a shareholder in the Firm's Commercial Litigation Group. Ms. Parrish-Dixon joins the Firm with a practice that spans commercial litigation, cybersecurity, data privacy, information governance, crisismanagement, and education matters.
Ms. Parrish-Dixon represents clients in litigation and crisis response matters and advises organizations on cybersecurity, information governance, compliance, risk assessment, and incident response. Her experience includes serving as national litigation counsel in K-12 matters, representing colleges and universities in litigation and crisis management issues, and counseling financial institutions and organizations operating in critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, utilities, communications, information technology, government, and the defense industrial base.
"Kenya brings an uncommon combination of litigation experience, government service, information governance leadership, and cybersecurity knowledge," said Marcus M. Maples, chair of Baker Donelson's Commercial Litigation Group. "Her background advising organizations through complex disputes, investigations, and crisis situations expands the Firm's capabilities at the intersection of commercial litigation, cybersecurity, information governance, and crisis response, areas that continue to present significant operational, regulatory, and litigation challenges for organizations across a broad range of industries."
As director of White House Information Governance, Ms. Parrish-Dixon oversaw functions including digital forensics, records management, information assurance, and eDiscovery for the Executive Office of the President. She also served as assistant director of the Federal Trade Commission's Division of Litigation Technology and Analysis and held information governance and eDiscovery positions with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In addition, she has held senior legal and operational leadership roles in the private sector with technology and risk management companies, including positions as general counsel, chief operating officer, and director of information governance.
"Organizations today are navigating increasingly complex legal, regulatory, cybersecurity, and information governance challenges that often overlap with litigation and crisis response," said Ms. Parrish-Dixon. "Baker Donelson's national platform and multidisciplinary approach create opportunities to help clients address those issues in a practical and coordinated way. I look forward to working with my colleagues across the Firm to serve clients facing these evolving risks."
Ms. Parrish-Dixon, who is admitted in Virginia and the District of Columbia, earned her J.D. from the College of William and Mary School of Law and her B.A. from Norfolk State University. She serves on the Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists Global Advisory Board and has held advisory leadership roles with Women, Influence & Power in Law and the Association of Corporate Counsel Data Steward Program. Her honors include two Federal Trade Commission Janet D. Steiger Awards, the U.S. Vice President's Award for Special Projects, and the Relativity Innovation Awards' Stellar Women in eDiscovery Award.
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Original text here: https://www.bakerdonelson.com/former-white-house-information-governance-director-kenya-parrish-dixon-joins-baker-donelsons-commercial-litigation-group
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Dentons Receives Four Awards at the Legal 500 Central and Eastern Europe Awards 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons receives four awards at the Legal 500 Central and Eastern Europe Awards 2026
October 20, 2026
Warsaw and Bratislava--Global law firm Dentons was recognized in four categories in the Legal 500 Central and Eastern Europe Awards 2026, which took place at the Westin Warsaw on October 15, 2026.
Dentons' Bratislava office was named "Slovakia Firm of the Year" in recognition of the Firm's leading market position in the Slovak market, the strong reputation of its lawyers, and the quality of its legal advice.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons receives four awards at the Legal 500 Central and Eastern Europe Awards 2026
October 20, 2026
Warsaw and Bratislava--Global law firm Dentons was recognized in four categories in the Legal 500 Central and Eastern Europe Awards 2026, which took place at the Westin Warsaw on October 15, 2026.
Dentons' Bratislava office was named "Slovakia Firm of the Year" in recognition of the Firm's leading market position in the Slovak market, the strong reputation of its lawyers, and the quality of its legal advice.
PeterKubina, Slovakia Managing Partner, commented, "We are grateful to the Legal 500 for this award and to our clients for trusting us with their strategic legal matters. Over the past year, our team has worked on many of the most important transactions in Slovakia and across CEE. We have also represented clients in numerous high-profile litigations, including matters before the Supreme Court. I am very proud of our whole team in Bratislava and congratulate them on this success."
Dentons' Real Estate team in Warsaw was named "Real Estate and Construction Firm of the Year". The award recognizes the team's recent work on landmark real estate deals such as Hungarian Shopper Park Plus' acquisition and leaseback of a portfolio of eight retail properties in Poland, Apsys' acquisition of the 3 Stawy shopping center and sale of its stake in the Posnania shopping center, the acquisition of the Jantar shopping center by Star Capital Finance, Dekada's sale of a portfolio of 11 retail properties, Transitions Europe's acquisition of the Brain Park A and Nestle House office buildings, and many others. The award also recognizes the firm's work on real estate financing transactions, such as the refinancing of the V Tower office building in Warsaw and the EMKA shopping center in Koszalin, as well as advising Van der Vorm on the ING-financed facility for its residential and short-stay portfolio in Krakow and Warsaw.
The Tax team in Warsaw was named "Tax Firm of the Year" in recognition of their work advising clients on tax structuring of major transactions, tax strategy and compliance, as well as representation in disputes with tax authorities. This latest accolade follows close on the heels of the team's recent award as "Poland Indirect Tax Law Firm of the Year" at the ITR Awards 2026.
In addition, Warsaw-based partner Piotr Ciolkowski was awarded "Energy Lawyer of the Year". As Co-head of the Energy and Natural Resources practice, Piotr Ciolkowski advises clients on regulatory issues in the energy and climate change sectors, oil, gas and energy sales, as well as M&A and financing transactions in the sector.
Jakub Celinski, Poland Co-Managing Partner at Dentons, commented, "Being awarded in two major practice areas - Real Estate and Tax - is a testament to the exceptional talent of our teams and our ability to advise on the most complex, strategic matters in the Polish market. Thanks to our clients, teams and peers for this recognition."
Pawel Grabowski, Poland Co-Managing Partner at Dentons, added, "Congratulations to Piotr Ciolkowski on this well-deserved award. His extensive experience in energy projects has earned him recognition as a leading lawyer in his field across Central and Eastern Europe. As Poland accelerates its energy transition, energy remains a strategic priority for our firm and Piotr's contribution helps strengthen our team's position as a top practice in Poland and the region."
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Original text here: https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2026/october/dentons-receives-four-awards-at-the-legal500-central-and-eastern-europe-awards-2026
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Cooley Secures $80+ Million Damages Award for Inovio Pharmaceuticals in Contract Dispute
PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 21 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Cooley Secures $80+ Million Damages Award for Inovio Pharmaceuticals in Contract Dispute
Washington, DC October 20, 2026
Cooley secured a significant damages award for Inovio Pharmaceuticals in a commercial litigation matter against VGXI/GeneOne in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Following a September 9, 2026, ruling against the defendants on their counterclaims, the court awarded Inovio $61,750,789 in compensatory damages, along with $18,665,312 in attorneys' fees and
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PALO ALTO, California, Oct. 21 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Cooley Secures $80+ Million Damages Award for Inovio Pharmaceuticals in Contract Dispute
Washington, DC October 20, 2026
Cooley secured a significant damages award for Inovio Pharmaceuticals in a commercial litigation matter against VGXI/GeneOne in the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Following a September 9, 2026, ruling against the defendants on their counterclaims, the court awarded Inovio $61,750,789 in compensatory damages, along with $18,665,312 in attorneys' fees andcosts, bringing the total judgment to $80,416,101, plus post-judgment interest.
The dispute arose in June 2020, at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, when Inovio was developing a COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Inovio alleged that its exclusive vaccine manufacturer, VGXI/GeneOne, breached the parties' supply agreement by refusing to transfer its manufacturing technology necessary to enable a third party to manufacture the vaccine. VGXI/GeneOne subsequently asserted counterclaims for breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation and unjust enrichment.
The matter is Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. GeneOne Life Science Inc. and VGXI, Inc.
The Cooley team was led by Mike Klisch and included Joshua Siegel, Dee Bansal, Natalie Pike, Marjory Marquardt, Rebecca Ferrari, Deepika Singh, Courtney Fisher, Hilarie Laing and Erin Combs.
Read Inovio's press release (https://ir.inovio.com/news/news-details/2026/INOVIO-Announces-Favorable-Judgment-in-Litigation-with-VGXI-Inc--and-GeneOne-Life-Science/default.aspx)
Read the order (https://www.cooley.com/-/media/cooley/pages/docket-14306858-0.pdf)
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About Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
Cooley has nearly 1,400 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe, and a total workforce of more than 3,000 people.
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Original text here: https://www.cooley.com/news/coverage/2026/2026-10-20-cooley-secures-80-million-damages-award-for-inovio-pharmaceuticals-in-contract-dispute
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Best Lawyers Names Morgan Lewis Among the Best Law Firms in France
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Best Lawyers Names Morgan Lewis Among the Best Law Firms in France
PARIS, October 20, 2026: Morgan Lewis has earned 25 national and regional practice rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms - France, including a national Tier One ranking in Banking and Finance. This year's edition recognizes the firm in areas including corporate, capital markets, litigation, and structured finance.
The publication identifies leading law firms across France in various fields of law. Firms are evaluated
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Best Lawyers Names Morgan Lewis Among the Best Law Firms in France
PARIS, October 20, 2026: Morgan Lewis has earned 25 national and regional practice rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms - France, including a national Tier One ranking in Banking and Finance. This year's edition recognizes the firm in areas including corporate, capital markets, litigation, and structured finance.
The publication identifies leading law firms across France in various fields of law. Firms are evaluatedbased on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of their practices.
National Rankings
Tier 1
* Banking and Finance Law
Tier 2
* Capital Markets Law
* Corporate Law
* Litigation
* Structured Finance Law
Tier 3
* Arbitration and Mediation
* Real Estate Law
* Regulatory Practice
REGIONAL RANKINGS
Tier 1
* Arbitration and Mediation
* Banking and Finance Law
* Capital Markets Law
* Corporate Law
* Financial Institutions
* Litigation
* Real Estate Law
* Regulatory Practice
* Structured Finance Law
Tier 2
* Construction Law
* Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Product Liability Litigation
Tier 3
* Insolvency and Reorganization Law
* Intellectual Property Law
* Labor and Employment Law
* Leveraged Buyouts
* Private Equity Law
Access the complete 2027 Best Law Firms - France rankings (https://www.bestlawfirms.com/search?cc=FR&client-id=1979715699.1760991697)
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/10/best-lawyers-names-morgan-lewis-among-the-best-law-firms-in-france
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