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Ropes & Gray Advised Martignetti Companies in Acquisition of Control State Brokerage Business From Republic National Distributing Company and Certain Affiliates
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advised Martignetti Companies in Acquisition of Control State Brokerage Business from Republic National Distributing Company and Certain Affiliates
November 3, 2026
Ropes & Gray advised Martignetti Companies, a New England based wine and spirits wholesaler and distributor and a longstanding Ropes & Gray client, on its acquisition of the "control state" brokerage business of Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) and certain of its affiliates.
The transaction was structured as a
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advised Martignetti Companies in Acquisition of Control State Brokerage Business from Republic National Distributing Company and Certain Affiliates
November 3, 2026
Ropes & Gray advised Martignetti Companies, a New England based wine and spirits wholesaler and distributor and a longstanding Ropes & Gray client, on its acquisition of the "control state" brokerage business of Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) and certain of its affiliates.
The transaction was structured as ahybrid 363 court-approved asset sale and a sale of assets outside of bankruptcy of certain affiliates of the bankrupt debtors. Definitive documentation was signed on September 4, 2026, and the transaction closed on September 30, 2026.
The acquired business brokers the distribution of wine and spirits brands for suppliers in 17 control states: Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. The acquisition significantly expands Martignetti's footprint beyond New England.
The Ropes & Gray team was led by real estate investments and transactions partner Walter McCabe, mergers and acquisitions partner Stephanie Lapidus, and business restructuring partner Andrew Mordkoff.
The team also included tax partner Scott Pinarchick, finance partner Milap Patel, mergers and acquisitions associates Florencio Madariaga and Kelley Murphy, business restructuring associates Amanda Fang and Cameron Cavalier, and finance associate Daniele Durkin.
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URL: Martignetti Companies
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/11/ropes-gray-advised-martignetti-companies-in-acquisition-of-control-state-brokerage-business
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Risk Advisory strengthens global financial crime offering with two new partners
SEATTLE, Washington, Nov. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Risk Advisory strengthens global financial crime offering with two new partners
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Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie announces the appointment of Lisa Dobbin and Josh Black as Sydney-based partners in Risk Advisory, the firm's consulting business.
Lisa will lead Risk Advisory's Financial Crime offering, with Josh expanding its data and technology capability. The appointments come as increased regulatory enforcement and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
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SEATTLE, Washington, Nov. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ashurst Perkins Coie, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Risk Advisory strengthens global financial crime offering with two new partners
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Global law firm Ashurst Perkins Coie announces the appointment of Lisa Dobbin and Josh Black as Sydney-based partners in Risk Advisory, the firm's consulting business.
Lisa will lead Risk Advisory's Financial Crime offering, with Josh expanding its data and technology capability. The appointments come as increased regulatory enforcement and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing(AML/CTF) reforms in Australia and overseas place growing demands on organisations. The new partners bring significant experience advising Australian and international clients across financial services, gaming, insurance and technology.
Risk Advisory continues to see client demand for its combined legal and consulting services. Lisa and Josh are the latest of seven partners to join the Risk Advisory Asia Pacific practice in the past year, including three in Singapore.
Lisa Dobbin
Lisa has more than 24 years of consulting experience in financial crime, particularly AML/CTF, advising some of the largest organisations globally. She has led major engagements in response to regulatory and supervisory action, including civil penalty proceedings and enforceable undertakings.
Her work spans multi-year financial crime transformation programs, independent forensic reviews, strategy and target operating models, risk assessment, program design, remediation programs and financial crime operational efficiency advisory.
As the Risk Advisory Financial Crime lead, she will work closely with the firm's legal teams to support clients in meeting financial crime obligations, responding to regulatory action and developing effective anti-financial crime programs. She spent 16 years at Deloitte, including 12 as a partner, and most recently led its Australia and Asia Pacific Financial Crime practice.
Josh Black
Josh has deep experience in financial crime data, analytics and AI from onboarding and detection through to incident response and enforcement. He focuses on helping banks, payments providers and other financial institutions as they seek to solve data-intensive and technically complex challenges.
He is best known for supporting clients as they work to enhance transaction monitoring coverage and detection models, improve the completeness and accuracy of regulatory reporting, and resolve large-scale KYC and customer data issues, often across datasets that run to billions of records. Josh also joins from Deloitte, where he built and led the Australian Financial Crime Data & AI team, following earlier roles in Singapore advising clients across South East Asia.
Hilary Goodier, Global Chair of Ashurst Perkins Coie's NewLaw & Consulting division, said:
"These appointments mark an important step in expanding the firm's financial crime capability. Lisa brings extensive experience advising on financial crime and has built and grown a substantial regional practice, while Josh brings a strong grasp of how data and AI can be applied to financial crime risk. Working closely with the firm's Financial Regulatory, Disputes and Corporate Transactions lawyers, they will strengthen our ability to support clients on complex financial crime challenges, including cross-border mandates for multinational clients, bringing commercial and technical perspectives alongside trusted legal advice."
Lisa commented:
"Joining Ashurst Perkins Coie Risk Advisory's global platform gives me a strong foundation to continue my work with clients to harden our institutions and the system against financial crime. International reforms to AML/CTF regulation, technological advances and geopolitical uncertainty are driving major transformation needs and regulators remain focused on enforcement to lift standards. Businesses will need to navigate these dynamics carefully to stay aligned with regulatory and societal expectations. I'm excited to build on Risk Advisory's significant momentum with Josh and the wider team."
Josh added:
"Financial crime is increasingly a technology problem, and clients need advisory and data skills working hand in hand. Institutions are under pressure to uplift their monitoring and controls, and I am attracted by Ashurst Perkins Coie's commitment to innovation. I look forward to helping clients in financial services and beyond use data and technology to improve their compliance outcomes."
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Morgan Lewis Partner Lincoln Bisbee Recognized as a 2026 Law360 MVP
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Partner Lincoln Bisbee Recognized as a 2026 Law360 MVP
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, November 3, 2026: Law360 has recognized Morgan Lewis partner Lincoln Bisbee among its 2026 MVPs in the Employment category.
Law360's annual MVP awards highlight lawyers who stand out for significant achievements in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters, and record-setting transactions. Editors reviewed nearly 1,000 submissions for the 2026 awards, selecting more than 170 lawyers across more
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Partner Lincoln Bisbee Recognized as a 2026 Law360 MVP
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, November 3, 2026: Law360 has recognized Morgan Lewis partner Lincoln Bisbee among its 2026 MVPs in the Employment category.
Law360's annual MVP awards highlight lawyers who stand out for significant achievements in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters, and record-setting transactions. Editors reviewed nearly 1,000 submissions for the 2026 awards, selecting more than 170 lawyers across morethan 35 categories.
A seasoned first-chair litigator, Lincoln represents clients in high-stakes labor and employment matters, including whistleblower and discrimination cases, wage-and-hour and other employment-related class actions, trade secret and noncompete litigation, and other significant disputes. He co-leads Morgan Lewis's whistleblower practice and has litigated more than 90 class and collective actions across the United States.
Lincoln also advises clients on sensitive employment matters involving crisis management, including issues arising at the C-suite and board levels.
Read the full list of 2026 Law360 MVPs (https://www.law360.com/employment-authority/labor/articles/2536861/law360-mvp-awards-go-to-top-attorneys-from-89-firms-)
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/11/morgan-lewis-partner-lincoln-bisbee-recognized-as-a-2026-law360-mvp
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Hughes Hubbard Earns New Rankings in 2026 Benchmark Litigation Guide
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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November 02, 2026
Hughes Hubbard Earns New Rankings in 2026 Benchmark Litigation Guide
New York dispute resolution practice recommended, with eight lawyers recognized across key litigation practices.
Highlights
* New York litigation practice recommended in Dispute Resolution.
* Eight Hughes Hubbard lawyers recognized in national and regional rankings.
* Lawyers honored as Litigation Stars, National Practice Area Stars, Future Stars and 40 & Under leaders.
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Hughes Hubbard's Dispute Resolution practice
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NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news:
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November 02, 2026
Hughes Hubbard Earns New Rankings in 2026 Benchmark Litigation Guide
New York dispute resolution practice recommended, with eight lawyers recognized across key litigation practices.
Highlights
* New York litigation practice recommended in Dispute Resolution.
* Eight Hughes Hubbard lawyers recognized in national and regional rankings.
* Lawyers honored as Litigation Stars, National Practice Area Stars, Future Stars and 40 & Under leaders.
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Hughes Hubbard's Dispute Resolution practicein New York earned a new ranking of Recommended in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation, with eight lawyers also receiving national and regional recognition.
Robb Patryk maintained his ranking as a Litigation Star and National Practice Area Star for Product Liability and Recall, while John Townsend maintained his recognition as a Litigation Star and National Practice Area Star for International Arbitration and Securities. William Kolasky maintained his recognition as a Litigation Star for Competition/Antitrust nationally and in Washington, D.C., and Jim Fitzpatrick maintained his recognition as a Litigation Star for Product Liability in New York, while Marc Weinstein earned a new ranking as a Litigation Star in New York for White Collar Crime, Securities and Commercial Litigation.
In addition, both Neil Oxford and Jeremy Schulman earned a new ranking of Future Star in New York and Washington, D.C., respectively, while Malik Havalic was named to Benchmark Litigation's 40 & Under List for International Arbitration.
The rankings follow several significant litigation and arbitration victories for the firm, including an $11.5 million award for Aeroport Belbek against Russia, confirmation of a nearly $132 million arbitral award for Deutsche Telekom against India and the Second Circuit's affirmance of a more than $476 million judgment for Denmark's tax authority, SKAT.
Benchmark Litigation identifies leading litigation firms and lawyers through research that includes examination of recent casework and interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists and clients.
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Original text here: https://www.hugheshubbard.com/news-insights/news/hughes-hubbard-earns-new-rankings-in-2026-benchmark-litigation-guide
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Holland & Hart Attorneys Named Among 2026 Alaska Business Legal Elite
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 4 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news:
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November 2, 2026
Holland & Hart Attorneys Named Among 2026 Alaska Business Legal Elite
Holland & Hart is pleased to announce that four of the firm's Anchorage-based attorneys have been named to the 2026 Alaska Business Legal Elite.
The annual Alaska Business Legal Elite recognizes notable practicing lawyers across Alaska through a peer-nomination process. The honorees are selected by fellow legal professionals who are "intimately knowledgeable about what it takes to excel in the field."
The following
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DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 4 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news:
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November 2, 2026
Holland & Hart Attorneys Named Among 2026 Alaska Business Legal Elite
Holland & Hart is pleased to announce that four of the firm's Anchorage-based attorneys have been named to the 2026 Alaska Business Legal Elite.
The annual Alaska Business Legal Elite recognizes notable practicing lawyers across Alaska through a peer-nomination process. The honorees are selected by fellow legal professionals who are "intimately knowledgeable about what it takes to excel in the field."
The followingHolland & Hart attorneys were recognized in the 2026 Alaska Business Legal Elite:
* Christian Carpeneti - Government and Administrative
* Will Crowther - New Lawyers
* Michael Geraghty - Real Estate Law
* Jon Katchen - Environmental, Natural Resources
See the full list of honorees: https://digital.akbizmag.com/issue/september-2026/legal-elite/
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Original text here: https://www.hollandhart.com/holland-hart-attorneys-named-among-2026-alaska-business-legal-elite
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Dean Mead: Joseph Percopo Elected as Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 4 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Joseph Percopo Elected as Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
(Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is pleased to announce that attorney Joseph Percopo, Shareholder and Estate Planning attorney, has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), a prestigious professional organization recognizing attorneys who demonstrate exceptional skill, experience, and contributions to the field of trusts and estates.
Joe was among 55 individuals elected to Fellowship
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ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 4 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Joseph Percopo Elected as Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
(Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is pleased to announce that attorney Joseph Percopo, Shareholder and Estate Planning attorney, has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), a prestigious professional organization recognizing attorneys who demonstrate exceptional skill, experience, and contributions to the field of trusts and estates.
Joe was among 55 individuals elected to Fellowshipduring ACTEC's 2026 Fall Meeting. The newly elected class includes 48 private practice Fellows, two Academic Fellows, two International Fellows and three Fiduciary Counsel Fellows. Joe represents one of only five ACTEC fellows added in Florida.
"I am honored to be elected as a Fellow of ACTEC and to join an organization of attorneys and professionals who are dedicated to advancing the trusts and estates profession," shared Joe. "I look forward to collaborating with fellow members to support the continued development of trust and estate law."
ACTEC is a national organization of peer-elected trust and estate attorneys and law professors dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of the profession.
Through education, scholarship and collaboration, its Fellows work to improve the practice of trust and estate law and promote the effective administration of trusts and estates. Learn more: https://www.actec.org/about/.
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Original text here: https://www.deanmead.com/joseph-percopo-elected-as-fellow-of-the-american-college-of-trust-and-estate-counsel/
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Akin Expands Middle East Capabilities With Addition of Musab Aljammaz in Riyadh to Lead Saudi Regulatory and Public Policy Offering
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Expands Middle East Capabilities with Addition of Musab Aljammaz in Riyadh to Lead Saudi Regulatory and Public Policy Offering
November 2, 2026
(Riyadh) - Akin announced today that Musab Aljammaz has joined the firm as a regulatory partner in Riyadh. His addition strengthens Akin's market-leading regulatory practice and adds extensive regulatory and public policy experience to the firm's expanding Middle East platform.
Musab served for over six years at the Saudi Ministry of Justice, where he played
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Expands Middle East Capabilities with Addition of Musab Aljammaz in Riyadh to Lead Saudi Regulatory and Public Policy Offering
November 2, 2026
(Riyadh) - Akin announced today that Musab Aljammaz has joined the firm as a regulatory partner in Riyadh. His addition strengthens Akin's market-leading regulatory practice and adds extensive regulatory and public policy experience to the firm's expanding Middle East platform.
Musab served for over six years at the Saudi Ministry of Justice, where he playeda central role in advancing the Kingdom's legal transformation agenda under Vision 2030. He established and led the Legislations Office, directing and contributing to the development and implementation of more than 50 major laws and regulations, including the Civil Transactions Law, the Enforcement Law, Rules of Professional Conduct for Lawyers and the regulatory framework for licensing foreign law firms to practice in Saudi Arabia. He was also appointed by the Saudi Council of Ministers to serve as an independent member of the Bankruptcy Commission.
Since transitioning to private practice, he has advised government and state-owned entities, and leading Saudi and international businesses on a broad range of complex Saudi regulatory and legislative matters, including policy making and legislative drafting, transformation initiatives advisory support, regulatory advocacy and government engagement, regulatory compliance and assessment, contracts governed by Saudi law and the regulatory aspects of complex commercial and transactional matters. His practice spans a range of sectors, with particular experience in technology, energy, sports, legal services and the nonprofit sector.
"Musab is widely recognized for his deep understanding of Saudi Arabia's regulatory framework and his significant role in the Kingdom's legal transformation," said Akin co-chair Abid Qureshi. "He brings a valuable combination of public sector leadership and private practice experience that adds further depth to our international regulatory platform and our ability to guide clients through an evolving regulatory environment. His arrival marks another important step in the continued growth of our Riyadh office and our long-term investment in the Middle East."
"Musab is an outstanding addition to our global regulatory practice and Middle East offering," said Ibrahim Siddiki, co-partner in charge of Akin's Riyadh office. "Clients increasingly need advisors who bring both technical excellence and practical insight to complex regulatory challenges. Musab's first-hand legislative experience, together with his private practice background and deep knowledge of the Saudi market, make him exceptionally well positioned to help clients with their most significant matters and pursue opportunities across the Kingdom."
"Akin's commitment to the Middle East, coupled with its market-leading global regulatory and public policy capabilities, creates a compelling platform for building a leading practice, deeply rooted in the Saudi market and fully integrated with Akin's global network to advise clients on their most significant regulatory matters." said Musab. "I am excited to join the firm and look forward to collaborating with colleagues across its global network to support clients in the Middle East and beyond."
Musab is joined at Akin by associates, Leen Almoaiqel and Ali AlAraifi, and regulatory specialist Abdullah Alotaibi, adding further depth to the firm's Middle East regulatory practice.
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About Akin's Regulatory Practice
Akin's regulatory practice offers wide-ranging experience for clients operating in heavily regulated industries, such as health care and life sciences, energy and infrastructure, and technology. Our practice is distinctive, in terms of the number of regulatory lawyers and the scope of practice areas in which we advise clients. Our diverse team, based in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, help global clients understand complex regulatory frameworks and leverage regulations to maximize business outcomes.
Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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Original text here: https://www.akingump.com/en/insights/press-releases/akin-expands-middle-east-capabilities-with-addition-of-musab-aljammaz-in-riyadh-to-lead-saudi-regulatory-and-public-policy-offering
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