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Tech Giants Prepare to Challenge State AI Regulations
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Tech Giants Prepare to Challenge State AI Regulations
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White & Case Artificial Intelligence, Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity partner Hope Anderson spoke with Bloomberg about the challenges of fast-moving and lucrative artificial intelligence businesses being regulated at a state-level across the United States, amid no current federal moratorium on state AI regulation.
Commenting on the growth and challenges facing the sector, Anderson stated: "The speed of technological change
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NEW YORK, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Tech Giants Prepare to Challenge State AI Regulations
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White & Case Artificial Intelligence, Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity partner Hope Anderson spoke with Bloomberg about the challenges of fast-moving and lucrative artificial intelligence businesses being regulated at a state-level across the United States, amid no current federal moratorium on state AI regulation.
Commenting on the growth and challenges facing the sector, Anderson stated: "The speed of technological changemakes it 'tricky' for the law to keep up, and more so if states enact a 'patchwork' of differing regulations."
Read the full article here (paywalled).
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Original text here: https://www.whitecase.com/news/media/tech-giants-prepare-challenge-state-ai-regulations
Reed Smith earns top Latinvex ranking for Latin America arbitration work
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Reed Smith earns top Latinvex ranking for Latin America arbitration work
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The firm's international arbitration practice in Latin America is led by a distinguished team of attorneys, including Alex Andrews, Felipe Berer, Francisco Rivero, Francisco Rodriguez, Ed Mullins, Julia Arbisman, William Russell, Jose Astigarraga, and Arturo Munoz, supported by a strong bench. Together, they bring deep experience and a proven track record in complex commercial and investor state-disputes
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PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Reed Smith earns top Latinvex ranking for Latin America arbitration work
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The firm's international arbitration practice in Latin America is led by a distinguished team of attorneys, including Alex Andrews, Felipe Berer, Francisco Rivero, Francisco Rodriguez, Ed Mullins, Julia Arbisman, William Russell, Jose Astigarraga, and Arturo Munoz, supported by a strong bench. Together, they bring deep experience and a proven track record in complex commercial and investor state-disputesthroughout the region.
Reed Smith's Latin America business team advises on a broad range of transactions, projects, disputes, and other legal matters, offering tailored counsel through native Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking lawyers. With offices in key global hubs--including Houston, London, Miami, New York, Paris, and Washington, D.C.--the firm is strategically positioned to deliver seamless cross-border support to clients with interests in Latin America.
About the Latinvex rankings
Latinvex, established over a decade ago, is recognized for its in-depth coverage of Latin America's legal, energy, and technology sectors. Its annual rankings evaluate international law firms across 17 subcategories, including Arbitration. The rankings are based on a combination of factors such as the value and prominence of work, scope of services, and feedback from clients and peers, gathered through an exclusive survey conducted by Latinvex 's research staff.
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Original text here: https://www.reedsmith.com/en/news/2025/08/reed-smith-regarded-by-latinvex-as-among-top-firms
Morgan Lewis Lawyers Named as 2025 BTI Client Service All-Stars
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Lawyers Named as 2025 BTI Client Service All-Stars
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NEW YORK, August 21, 2025: BTI Consulting Group has recognized four Morgan Lewis lawyers in its 2025 BTI Client Service All-Stars list, which recognizes client service leaders identified by corporate counsel across the United States. The annual list names 300 US lawyers each year who stand out for their knowledge, complex problem solving, and responsiveness to clients.
The following lawyers were
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Lawyers Named as 2025 BTI Client Service All-Stars
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NEW YORK, August 21, 2025: BTI Consulting Group has recognized four Morgan Lewis lawyers in its 2025 BTI Client Service All-Stars list, which recognizes client service leaders identified by corporate counsel across the United States. The annual list names 300 US lawyers each year who stand out for their knowledge, complex problem solving, and responsiveness to clients.
The following lawyers wererecognized:
* Todd Liao, Partner, Corporate; Investigations; Regulatory Compliance (Shanghai)
* Barbara J. Miller, Partner, Complex Employment Litigation (Orange County)
* Daniel S. Savrin, Partner, Antitrust Litigation (Boston)
* Caitlin Zeytoonian, Associate, Antitrust; Consumer Protection (Boston)
Barbara was previously selected as an All-Star in 2024, giving her distinction as a BTI All-Star MVP.
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2025/08/morgan-lewis-lawyers-named-as-2025-bti-client-service-all-stars
Melissa Sachs Named to BTI Client Service All-Stars 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Melissa Sachs Named to BTI Client Service All-Stars 2025
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Constangy is pleased to announce partner Melissa Sachs has been named to BTI Consulting Group's 2025 Client Service All-Stars list, one of the legal industry's most prestigious recognitions for client service excellence.
Widely regarded as a gold standard in client service recognition across the legal profession, the BTI Client Service All-Stars are selected exclusively by in-house counsel
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Melissa Sachs Named to BTI Client Service All-Stars 2025
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Constangy is pleased to announce partner Melissa Sachs has been named to BTI Consulting Group's 2025 Client Service All-Stars list, one of the legal industry's most prestigious recognitions for client service excellence.
Widely regarded as a gold standard in client service recognition across the legal profession, the BTI Client Service All-Stars are selected exclusively by in-house counseland top legal decision makers at leading companies. Attorneys are named to the list only when clients identify them--without prompt or suggestion--as delivering truly superior service. Fewer than 300 attorneys nationwide receive this honor each year, and only those who truly outperform all others are selected.
To access a full list of the Client Service All-Stars, click here.
Melissa Sachs, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, is a partner in Constangy's Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice based in Philadelphia. She counsels clients on all aspects of data privacy and cybersecurity, including regulatory compliance, proactive risk mitigation, and incident response. Melissa has guided organizations through hundreds of data security incidents--from ransomware attacks to business email compromises--coordinating digital forensics, crisis communication, and regulatory reporting. She also helps businesses develop privacy and security programs aligned with evolving legal frameworks, advising on federal and state laws such as HIPAA, GLBA, CIRCIA, and emerging state privacy statutes. A recognized thought leader in privacy law, Melissa brings both legal and operational insight to organizations of all sizes and across industries.
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Original text here: https://www.constangy.com/pressroom-1253
Goodwin Guides SpectrumAi in Acquisition by CentralReach
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin Guides SpectrumAi in Acquisition by CentralReach
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The Digital Health team is delighted to have advised SpectrumAi on its acquisition by CentralReach.
SpectrumAi is transforming autism therapy by turning subjective care into measurable, outcome-driven data. With video capture and advanced analytics, SpectrumAi enables employers and health plans to improve access to high-quality care while aligning reimbursement with results. The impact: faster access, smarter benefits,
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Goodwin Guides SpectrumAi in Acquisition by CentralReach
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The Digital Health team is delighted to have advised SpectrumAi on its acquisition by CentralReach.
SpectrumAi is transforming autism therapy by turning subjective care into measurable, outcome-driven data. With video capture and advanced analytics, SpectrumAi enables employers and health plans to improve access to high-quality care while aligning reimbursement with results. The impact: faster access, smarter benefits,and better outcomes for families.
The Goodwin team was led by Jared Fine, Brian Mulhall, David Mansberg, Andrew Antoun, Naman Gupta, Kyle Pine, Alicia Wi, Andy Barton, Jacquelyn Watson, Joel Lehrer, Thomas Serino, Timothy Holahan, Austin Jones, Omer Tene, Jacob Lee, Roger Cohen, Rebecca Kennedy, Ai Tajima, Scott Zilora, and Kees van der Kooij, with invaluable support from Megan Meyer.
For more information on the deal, please read the press release.
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Original text here: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/en/news-and-events/news/2025/08/announcements-technology-goodwin-guides-spectrum-ai-in-acquisition
Best Lawyers in the USA 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Best Lawyers in the USA 2026
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International law firm BCLP has been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers in America guide, a well-regarded publication that honors the top legal talent across the United States. This year, the firm achieved placements for 170 lawyers across eight offices, and 42 lawyers were recognized in the "Ones to Watch" category. Thirteen individuals were distinguished with the "Lawyer of the Year" award, a recognition given to
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Best Lawyers in the USA 2026
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International law firm BCLP has been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers in America guide, a well-regarded publication that honors the top legal talent across the United States. This year, the firm achieved placements for 170 lawyers across eight offices, and 42 lawyers were recognized in the "Ones to Watch" category. Thirteen individuals were distinguished with the "Lawyer of the Year" award, a recognition given topractitioners with the highest overall peer feedback in a specific practice area and geographic region.
"Lawyers of the Year"
Kansas City-MO
* Gino R. Serra - Nonprofit / Charities Law
* Shannon K. Barks - Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Phoenix
* George C. Chen - Patent Law
Miami
* C. Ryan Reetz - International Arbitration - Governmental
St. Louis
* Dale A. Guariglia - Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental
* Dan H. Ball - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
* Douglas J. Stanley - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
* Keith J. Kehrer - Nonprofit / Charities Law
* Kristin M. Yemm - Corporate Law
* Peter D. Van Cleve - Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Philip B. Wright - Tax Law
* Rebecca A.D. Nelson - Antitrust Law
* Steven M. Baumer - Securities / Capital Markets Law
"Best Lawyers"
Atlanta, GA
* Richard L. Arenburg - Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
* John R. Bielema - Litigation - Securities
* Terrence Allen Childers - Corporate Law
* Paul F. Concannon - Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
* Frank A. Crisafi - Tax Law
* William V. Custer - Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation
* Jennifer B. Dempsey - Commercial Litigation
* Marilyn M. Fish - Litigation - Labor and Employment
* Christopher Paul Galanek - Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Trade Secrets Law
* C. Scott Greene - Commercial Litigation
* Jeffrey K. Haidet - Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Luke A. Lantta - Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates
* Johnny D. Latzak Jr. - Real Estate Law
* Robert C. Lewinson - Banking and Finance Law
* James J. McAlpin Jr. - Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Financial Services Regulation Law
* Richard H. Miller (Rick Miller) - Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Eliot W. Robinson - Corporate Governance Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law
* Curtis Romig - Litigation - Construction
* Steven G. Schaffer - Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
* Eric P. Schroeder - First Amendment Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property
* Louis C. Spelios - Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Gretchen E. Von Dwingelo - Banking and Finance Law
* G. Patrick Watson - Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Antitrust
* Damon J. Whitaker - Litigation - Intellectual Property
* Amy Taylor Wilson - Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Gregory H. Worthy - Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law
Boulder, CO
* Jason D. Haislmaier - Copyright Law and Information Technology Law
* Paul E. Smith - Tax Law
Charlotte, NC
* Paul S. Donohue - Banking and Finance Law
* Jarret P. Hitchings - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Chicago, IL
* Thor W. Ketzback - Environmental Law
* Bryan E. Keyt - Environmental Law
* Mary Margaret Moore - Employment Law - Management
* Brian A. Sher - Litigation - First Amendment
Colorado Springs, CO
* Jill J. Chalmers - Copyright Law
* Brent E. Rychener - Commercial Litigation
* Steven B. Smith - Sports Law
* Richard R. Young - Commercial Litigation
Denver, CO
* Robert H. Bach - Real Estate Law
* Timothy R. Beyer - Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust and Securities / Capital Markets Law
* Heather J. Boelens - Real Estate Law
* Phillip R. Clark - Energy Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law
* Tal Diamant - Real Estate Law
* L. Anthony George - Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management
* Sarah Hartley - Commercial Litigation
* Lynn P. Hendrix - Copyright Law, Energy Law, Information Technology Law, Native American Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law
* Michael J. Hofmann - Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar
* William C. Holland - Banking and Finance Law
* Henry W. Ipsen - Litigation - Environmental
* Bruce L. Likoff - Real Estate Law
* Charles D. Maguire, Jr. - Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Sean R. Odendahl - Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Steven B. Richardson - Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law
Irvine, CA
* H. Mark Mersel - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy
* Steven H. Sunshine - Real Estate Law
* Martin W. Taylor - Real Estate Law
Kansas City-MO
* Shannon K. Barks - Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates
* Robert M. Barnes - Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Steven B. Becker - Construction Law
* Wesley O. Fields - Corporate Law and Public Finance Law
* Christopher J. Fisher - Banking and Finance Law
* Laurence M. Frazen - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy
* Robert J. Hoffman - Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Real Estate
* Michael R. Humphrey - Real Estate Law
* Elaine D. Koch - Litigation - Labor and Employment
* James D. Lawrence - Commercial Litigation
* Daniel C. Nester - Real Estate Law
* Craig S. O'Dear - Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
* James P. Pryde - Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* B. John Readey III - Tax Law and Trusts and Estates
* Michael J. Royle - Banking and Finance Law
* Gino R. Serra - Nonprofit / Charities Law
* Stephen S. Sparks - Public Finance Law
* Robert M. Thompson - Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation
Miami, FL
* Pedro J. Martinez-Fraga Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration - Commercial and International Arbitration - Governmental
* C. Ryan Reetz - Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration - Commercial and International Arbitration - Governmental
* Justin R. Steinmark - Real Estate Law
New York, NY
* William Campbell - Real Estate Law
* Ronald B. Emanuel - Real Estate Law
* Philip E. Karmel - Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental
* Kwon Lee - Energy Law
* Joseph J. Richetti - Litigation - Intellectual Property
* Steven M. Stimell - Leisure and Hospitality Law
* Noah M. Weissman - Litigation - Real Estate
Phoenix, AZ
* Meridyth M. Andresen - Commercial Litigation
* George C. Chen - Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation \- Patent, Patent Law and Trademark Law
* Kyle S. Hirsch - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
* Sean K. McElenney - Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Bankruptcy and Litigation - Real Estate
San Francisco
* Kenneth Lee Marshall - Appellate Practice
* Rachel E. Matteo Boehm - First Amendment Law and Litigation - First Amendment
* Roger R. Myers - First Amendment Law and Litigation - First Amendment
Santa Monica, CA
* Jean-Claude Andre - Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation
* Kenneth R. Costello - Franchise Law
* Keith D. Klein - Franchise Law
* Anthony J. Marks - Franchise Law
* Glenn Plattner - Franchise Law
* Jonathan C. Solish - Franchise Law
* Vanessa A. Sunshine - Real Estate Law
* Sharon Z. Weiss - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Seattle, WA
* Jennifer L. Campbell - Commercial Litigation
* Jenny A. Durkan - Criminal Defense: White-Collar
* Timothy G. Leyh - Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities
* Chelsey Mam - Commercial Litigation
* Randall T. Thomsen - Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
St. Louis, MO
* Ketrina G. Bakewell - Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
* Dan H. Ball - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
* Frederick W. Bartelsmeyer - Corporate Law, International Trade and Finance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Steven M. Baumer - Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law
* Cathryn R. Benedict - Tax Law
* Elizabeth Blackwell - Food and Beverage Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
* Louis F. Bonacorsi - Commercial Litigation
* Erin L. Brooks - Environmental Law
* James G. Buell - Real Estate Law
* Michael P. Burke - Employment Law - Management
* Richard P. Cassetta - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
* J. Bennett Clark - Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation \- Patent, Patent Law and Trademark Law
* John Michael Clear - Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Securities"
* Daniel A. Crowe - Litigation - Intellectual Property
* Ryan S. Davis - Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Mark S. Deiermann - Commercial Litigation
* Jessica J. Edwards - Tax Law
* Robert J. Endicott - Corporate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation
* Karen W. Fries - Banking and Finance Law
* Herbert R. Giorgio Jr. - Commercial Litigation
* Victoria I. Goldson - Real Estate Law
* Dale A. Guariglia - Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental
* John W. Hoffman- Real Estate Law
* Stephanie M. Hosler - Corporate Law
* Jerry M. Hunter - Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management
* Todd M. Kaye - Securities / Capital Markets Law
* Keith J. Kehrer - Nonprofit / Charities Law
* John R. Kindschuh - Environmental Law
* Joel N. Lander - Corporate Law
* Mark B. Leadlove - Commercial Litigation
* Don G. Lents - Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, International Mergers and Acquisitions, International Trade and Finance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law
* Darci F. Madden - Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
* Kenneth J. Mallin - Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
* Michael B. McKinnis - Commercial Litigation
* Walter L. Metcalfe J - Corporate Law
* Jeanne Mattingly Miller - Trusts and Estates
* Matthew G. Minder - Copyright Law and Trademark Law
* George E. Murray - Real Estate Law
* Rebecca A.D. Nelson - Advertising Law, Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust
* Michael N. Newmark -Tax Law
* Robert L. Newmark - Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* James L. Nouss Jr. - Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securities Regulation and Venture Capital Law
* David A. Roodman - Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation \- Patent, Patent Law and Trademark Law
* Jeffrey S. Russell - Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
* John D. Schaperkotter - Trusts and Estates
* Christopher J. Schmidt - Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
* William F. Seabaugh - Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law
* Kathleen R. Sherby - Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates
* Randy J. Soriano - Litigation - Patent
* Douglas J. Stanley - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates
* Stephen G. Strauss - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
* Vyas Suresh - Real Estate Law
* David M. Unseth - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
* Peter D. Van Cleve - Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Lisa A. Van Fleet - Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
* Bart D. Wall - Banking and Finance Law
* R. Randall Wang - Corporate Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation
* John M. Welge - Corporate Law
* Nick E. Williamson - Litigation - Intellectual Property
* Stefani L. Wittenauer - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
* Frank P. Wolff, Jr. - Nonprofit / Charities Law
* Philip B. Wright - Tax Law
* Kristin M. Yemm - Corporate Law
Washington, DC
* Mark A. Srere - Criminal Defense: White-Collar
* Andrew Tauber - Railroad Law
"Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America"
Atlanta, GA
* Nicholas A. Bedo - Commercial Litigation and Entertainment and Sports Law
* Christian J. Bromley - Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Litigation
* Brian M. Underwood - Commercial Litigation, Communications Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property
Boulder, CO
* Andrea E. Rastelli - Privacy and Data Security Law
Charlotte, NC
* Matt Sides - Energy Law and Project Finance Law
* Meredith L. Silliman - Corporate Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law
Chicago, IL
* Lauren J. Caisman - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
* Christopher A. Girouard - Tax Law
* Alejandro J. Montenegro - Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Braden D. Shaw - Banking and Finance Law
* Steven G. Trubac - Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property
Denver, CO
* Rachel M. Hirshberg - Corporate Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates
* Benjamin J. Hogan - Appellate Practice, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
* Matthew E. Johnson - Securities / Capital Markets Law
* Leif Olson - Litigation - Patent and Patent Law
* Kaley Rickert - Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
* Brenna L. Wolcott - Litigation - Labor and Employment
Irvine, CA
* Sue Chang - Real Estate Law
* Pushkal Mishra - Litigation - Patent
Kansas City-MO
* Alexandra L. Liebetrau - Real Estate Law
* Mollie Harmon Moylan - Real Estate Law
* Jay E. Wheeler - Banking and Finance Law
Miami, FL
* Margot J. Wainger - Real Estate Law
New York, NY
* Frank M. Fabiani - Intellectual Property Law
* Evan Kaufman - Real Estate Law
* Bret H. Ruber - Commercial Litigation
* Kurt Steinhouse - Land Use and Zoning Law
* Rebecca Zarett - Real Estate Law
Phoenix, AZ
* Matthew J. Stanford - Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
San Francisco, CA
* Abigail M. Cotton - Intellectual Property Law
* Helen C. Goodman - Commercial Litigation
* Caitlin M. Hartsell - Corporate Law
* Goli Mahdavi - Commercial Litigation
* Joseph J. Poppen - Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation
Santa Monica, CA
* Puanani E. Norwood - Energy Law and Real Estate Law
St. Louis, MO
* Peter W. Bay - Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
* David J. Chambers - Corporate Law
* Elizabeth A. Greenman - Commercial Litigation
* Thea R. Hromadka - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Real Estate Law
* Lana Hompluem Lane - Tax Law and Trusts and Estates
The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America (r) marks 45 years of the organization's research into the top legal practitioners in the country. Since our founding in 1981, our mission has remained the same: to showcase the most distinguished attorneys across various practice areas in the United States.
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Original text here: https://www.bclplaw.com/en-US/events-insights-news/best-lawyers-in-the-usa-2026.html
BCLP advises Federated Hermes Property Unit Trust on PS4.7bn merger with L&G's Managed Property Fund
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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BCLP advises Federated Hermes Property Unit Trust on PS4.7bn merger with L&G's Managed Property Fund
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International law firm BCLP advised Federated Hermes on the merger of its Federated Hermes Property Unit Trust fund (FHPUT) with L&G's Managed Property Fund (MPF), to create a combined portfolio valued at PS4.7 billion.
FHPUT was established in 1967 and is one of the longest established pooled property funds. BCLP has advised the trust on governance and its extensive
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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BCLP advises Federated Hermes Property Unit Trust on PS4.7bn merger with L&G's Managed Property Fund
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International law firm BCLP advised Federated Hermes on the merger of its Federated Hermes Property Unit Trust fund (FHPUT) with L&G's Managed Property Fund (MPF), to create a combined portfolio valued at PS4.7 billion.
FHPUT was established in 1967 and is one of the longest established pooled property funds. BCLP has advised the trust on governance and its extensiveproperty portfolio over the past 15 years. This transaction marks the first time an unauthorised exempt property unit trust has merged into a product structured in the form of MPF.
A large multi-disciplinary team advised on the transaction led by Antony Grossman (Corporate Real Estate) who was supported by partners Richard Werner (Corporate) Samant Narula (Real Estate), Matthew Baker (Regulatory) and Andy West (Tax) with assistance from amongst others Paul Spence and Isabella Oughtred (Corporate), Samantha Blackburn (Real Estate) and Paul Williams (Tax).
Macfarlanes acted for L&G.
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Original text here: https://www.bclplaw.com/en-US/events-insights-news/bclp-advises-federated-hermes-property-unit-trust-on-pound47bn-merger-with-landgs-managed-property-fund.html
