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Three Dean Mead Attorneys Named Among Florida Trend's Legal Elite NOTABLE: Women Leaders in Law
ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 5 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Three Dean Mead Attorneys Named Among Florida Trend's Legal Elite NOTABLE: Women Leaders in Law
November 4, 2026
(Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is pleased to announce three of the firm's attorneys have been recognized in Florida Trend's Legal Elite NOTABLE: Women Leaders in Law, which recognizes women attorneys across Florida who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement, leadership, innovation, and commitment to their communities.
This year's honorees include Dana Apfelbaum, Estate Planning attorney
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ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 5 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Three Dean Mead Attorneys Named Among Florida Trend's Legal Elite NOTABLE: Women Leaders in Law
November 4, 2026
(Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is pleased to announce three of the firm's attorneys have been recognized in Florida Trend's Legal Elite NOTABLE: Women Leaders in Law, which recognizes women attorneys across Florida who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement, leadership, innovation, and commitment to their communities.
This year's honorees include Dana Apfelbaum, Estate Planning attorneyand Office Managing Shareholder of the firm's Vero Beach office; Nichole Mooney, Employment Law attorney in the firm's Orlando office; and Laura Minton Young, Real Estate attorney and Office Managing Shareholder of the firm's Space Coast office. Nichole and Laura are being recognized for the second time.
The Legal Elite NOTABLE: Women Leaders in Law recognition highlights women who are advancing Florida's legal profession through professional excellence, civic involvement, mentorship and leadership. Their accomplishments reflect the growing influence of women in the legal community, where women now represent approximately 41% of Florida's attorneys.
Dana works closely with clients to develop comprehensive estate and succession plans that reflect their values and protect their assets. As office managing shareholder of Dean Mead's Vero Beach office, she also maintains an active presence in the community, serving on the boards of multiple regional philanthropic organizations that support the Treasure Coast. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48wVMsj.
Nichole represents individuals and businesses of all sizes in business and employment litigation in state and federal courts. She also has substantial experience handling administrative proceedings before agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In addition to her litigation practice, she is widely recognized for her commitment to mentoring fellow attorneys and supporting their professional development. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48ySxR5.
Laura focuses her practice on multimillion-dollar commercial and residential real estate transactions and closings. As office managing shareholder of Dean Mead's Space Coast office, she provides leadership both within the firm and throughout the Space Coast community. A dedicated mentor to fellow attorneys, she is also actively involved in initiatives supporting regional economic development and educational opportunities for students across the Space Coast. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4Ag5Amz.
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About Florida Trend: https://www.floridatrend.com/about-us/.
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Ropes and Gray: Maria Gonzalez Calvet Named One of Latin America's Top 100 Female Lawyers by Latinvex
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 5 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Maria Gonzalez Calvet Named One of Latin America's Top 100 Female Lawyers by Latinvex
November 4, 2026
Litigation & enforcement partner Maria Gonzalez Calvet has been recognized as a leading attorney for FCPA & Fraud matters on Latinvex's list of Latin America's "Top 100 Female Lawyers." This is Maria's seventh consecutive year being recognized by the publication.
Maria serves as co-chair of Ropes & Gray's award-winning global anti-corruption and international risk practice as well as the firm's Latin
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 5 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Maria Gonzalez Calvet Named One of Latin America's Top 100 Female Lawyers by Latinvex
November 4, 2026
Litigation & enforcement partner Maria Gonzalez Calvet has been recognized as a leading attorney for FCPA & Fraud matters on Latinvex's list of Latin America's "Top 100 Female Lawyers." This is Maria's seventh consecutive year being recognized by the publication.
Maria serves as co-chair of Ropes & Gray's award-winning global anti-corruption and international risk practice as well as the firm's LatinAmerica practice.
She has significant experience in multijurisdictional investigative and compliance matters involving allegations of corruption, money laundering, financial fraud, health care fraud, tax fraud, environmental violations, and executive misconduct. Maria has also conducted internal and government investigations in more than 40 countries around the globe.
The annual "Top 100 Female Lawyers" list recognizes the top female lawyers specializing in Latin America-focused matters at international law firms. This year's list includes 100 attorneys from 61 firms based in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and France. The honorees work across 14 practice areas, including Arbitration & Litigation, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Energy, FCPA & Fraud, Project Finance, Aviation, Intellectual Property, Labor, Mining, Real Estate, Tax and Trade & Sanctions. Selections were based on recent track record on major deals and business, firm prominence in Latin America, and third-party recognition from sources such as Chambers and Partners, Legal 500 and LSEG, using both firm-submitted and public data.
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/rankings-and-awards/2026/11/maria-gonzalez-calvet-named-one-of-latin-americas-top-100-female-lawyers-by-latinvex
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Ropes & Gray Recognized as a Leading Firm in Legal 500 Latin America 2027
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 5 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Recognized as a Leading Firm in Legal 500 Latin America 2027
November 4, 2026
Ropes & Gray has once again been recognized as a leading firm for Compliance and Investigations in Latin America as part of the 2027 edition of the Legal 500 Latin America guide.
In addition to the firm's ranking, co-chair of the firm's global anti-corruption and international risk practice and Latin America practice, Maria Gonzalez Calvet has been named a Leading Partner for Compliance and Investigations.
Ropes
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 5 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Recognized as a Leading Firm in Legal 500 Latin America 2027
November 4, 2026
Ropes & Gray has once again been recognized as a leading firm for Compliance and Investigations in Latin America as part of the 2027 edition of the Legal 500 Latin America guide.
In addition to the firm's ranking, co-chair of the firm's global anti-corruption and international risk practice and Latin America practice, Maria Gonzalez Calvet has been named a Leading Partner for Compliance and Investigations.
Ropes& Gray was recognized for being actively involved in some of Latin America's largest investigations and deals; routinely conducts pre- and post-acquisition anti-corruption diligence for portfolio company targets; and serves as the primary anti-corruption counsel for several large, multinational corporations operating in the region.
Comprised of over 100 Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking lawyers, the firm's Latin America group spans practice groups and offices across the firm's global network. Ropes & Gray's anti-corruption and international risk team established the firm's roots in Latin America and developed a reputation for successfully guiding clients through an ever-changing enforcement landscape in the geographies that cause our clients the greatest concern.
Learn more about this ranking (https://www.legal500.com/rankings/ranking/c-latin-america-international-firms/compliance-and-investigations/50844-ropes-gray-llp).
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/11/ropes-gray-recognized-as-a-leading-firm-in-legal-500-latin-america-2027
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McGuireWoods Advises PE Firm Third Space Partners on Acquisition of Quest Events
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Advises PE Firm Third Space Partners on Acquisition of Quest Events
November 4, 2026
McGuireWoods advised Third Space Partners, a private equity firm focused on businesses powering the experience economy, on its investment vehicles' acquisition of Quest Events, the national leader in drape and modular scenic solutions for live events.
The partnership pairs Quest's national scale and reputation for execution with Third Space's experience and relationships across live entertainment,
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RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods Advises PE Firm Third Space Partners on Acquisition of Quest Events
November 4, 2026
McGuireWoods advised Third Space Partners, a private equity firm focused on businesses powering the experience economy, on its investment vehicles' acquisition of Quest Events, the national leader in drape and modular scenic solutions for live events.
The partnership pairs Quest's national scale and reputation for execution with Third Space's experience and relationships across live entertainment,sports and music. Quest's existing management team, led by founder and CEO Lee Dunlap, will continue to lead the business.
McGuireWoods counseled Third Space on the acquisition and debt finance aspects of the deals. Partners Jon W. Finger and Jason W. Griffith, along with associates Ashley S. Rogers and Hannah M. Lewis, led acquisition guidance. Partners Hillary P. Patterson and Casey J. Nelson led the debt finance team, along with associates Donald J. Kwasigroch, Andrew Flack and Emily Brooks.
"We are proud to partner with Third Space Partners and excited to work with Quest Events moving forward," said Finger, the leader of the McGuireWoods' Private Equity Industry Team. "We're honored to have the trust of such an impressive emerging manager, and we're looking forward to helping them grow."
McGuireWoods' private equity attorneys advise private equity firms, institutional investors, independent sponsors, emerging managers, family offices, investment advisers, management teams, lenders and portfolio companies. The firm's Fund Formation & Investment Management Practice Group assists clients in structuring and advising on investment vehicles, including buyout funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, credit funds and co-investment vehicles. The team counsels sponsors throughout the lifecycle of a fund, from initial planning and regulatory compliance to fundraising, investor negotiations and ongoing governance. The firm earned nationwide rankings for M&A and private equity deal work in the Chambers USA and the Legal 500 United States guides.
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URL: Third Space Partners
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Original text here: https://www.mcguirewoods.com/news/press-releases/2026/11/mcguirewoods-advises-pe-firm-third-space-partners-on-acquisition-of-quest-events/
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Dentons Lee's Kurt Gerstner Participates as Panel Speaker at GAR Live: Seoul 2026
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons Lee's Kurt Gerstner participates as panel speaker at GAR Live: Seoul 2026
November 4, 2026
Dentons Lee's Kurt Gerstner, Senior Foreign Attorney, participated as a panel speaker at GAR Live: Seoul 2026, held on 29 October 2026 in Seoul as part of the Seoul ADR Festival 2026.
Organized by Global Arbitration Review (GAR), the conference brought together leading international arbitration practitioners, arbitrators, in-house counsel and industry professionals to discuss key developments and challenges in international
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons Lee's Kurt Gerstner participates as panel speaker at GAR Live: Seoul 2026
November 4, 2026
Dentons Lee's Kurt Gerstner, Senior Foreign Attorney, participated as a panel speaker at GAR Live: Seoul 2026, held on 29 October 2026 in Seoul as part of the Seoul ADR Festival 2026.
Organized by Global Arbitration Review (GAR), the conference brought together leading international arbitration practitioners, arbitrators, in-house counsel and industry professionals to discuss key developments and challenges in internationalarbitration.
Kurt Gerstner joined the panel session titled "Battle of the Experts," alongside Shul Park (Kim & Chang), Doug Jones (Independent Arbitrator), Innhwa Kwon (HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering) and Alexis Mourre (MCL Arbitration).
The session explored the role and management of expert evidence in international arbitration, addressing differences between common law and civil law approaches, tribunal-led versus party-led management of experts, the use of expert evidence across various types of disputes, and the role of counsel in shaping expert evidence.
With more than 40 years of experience in litigation and international arbitration, Kurt Gerstner has extensive experience working with expert witnesses in complex disputes across a wide range of industries.
Dentons Lee was also pleased to sponsor GAR Live: Seoul 2026, reaffirming its commitment to engaging with the international arbitration community and contributing to discussions on important developments in cross-border dispute resolution.
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Original text here: https://www.dentonslee.com/en/about-dentons-lee/news/2026/november/dentons-lee-kurt-gerstner-participates-as-panel-speaker-at-gar-live
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Alfonso Garcia Chan to Moderate Technology Transfer Panel at IEEE MetroCon 2026
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Alfonso Garcia Chan to Moderate Technology Transfer Panel at IEEE MetroCon 2026
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Alfonso Garcia Chan will moderate a panel at IEEE MetroCon 2026 on November 5, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
IEEE MetroCon is a one-day event bringing together researchers, engineers, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss emerging technology trends, showcase industry solutions, and share insights on cutting-edge research. The panel is designed to showcase
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NEW YORK, Nov. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Alfonso Garcia Chan to Moderate Technology Transfer Panel at IEEE MetroCon 2026
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Alfonso Garcia Chan will moderate a panel at IEEE MetroCon 2026 on November 5, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
IEEE MetroCon is a one-day event bringing together researchers, engineers, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss emerging technology trends, showcase industry solutions, and share insights on cutting-edge research. The panel is designed to showcasetechnology transfer leaders to an audience of IEEE members attending MetroCon. It will include technology transfer leaders from the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of North Texas, Pegasus Park and other research institutions and organizations, who will discuss scaling innovation through technology transfer. Alfonso brings to the discussion his experience representing universities and their technology commercialization arms, including Arizona State University's Skysong Innovations, in protecting inventions in electrical and computer engineering.
Keynotes and expert panels will cover eight focus areas, including Power, Energy, and Electrification Systems; CHIPS: Circuits, Hardware, Integration, Processes, and Systems; Secure and Intelligent Systems; and Innovation, Ventures, and Emerging Tech.
The program will also include a student poster competition, lunch-and-learn sessions on targeted topics, and networking sessions with fellow attendees and exhibitors, providing opportunities for collaboration and the exchange of ideas.
To learn more and register, click here.
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Original text here: https://www.cahill.com/news/events/2026-11-05-alfonso-garcia-chan-to-moderate-technology-transfer-panel-at-ieee-metrocon-2026
A&O Shearman Advised Apax Funds on Exclusive Negotiations for the Sale of GamaLife to BPCE Assurances
LONDON, England, Nov. 5 -- A&O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news:
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A&O Shearman advised Apax Funds on exclusive negotiations for the sale of GamaLife to BPCE Assurances
Nov 4, 2026
A&O Shearman has advised Apax Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP on their entry into exclusive negotiations with BPCE Assurances for the sale of GamaLife, an established life insurance platform in Portugal and Italy.
The transaction is expected to close in H1 2027. Completion is subject to consultation with the relevant employee representative bodies and to the required regulatory approvals, including
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LONDON, England, Nov. 5 -- A&O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news:
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A&O Shearman advised Apax Funds on exclusive negotiations for the sale of GamaLife to BPCE Assurances
Nov 4, 2026
A&O Shearman has advised Apax Funds advised by Apax Partners LLP on their entry into exclusive negotiations with BPCE Assurances for the sale of GamaLife, an established life insurance platform in Portugal and Italy.
The transaction is expected to close in H1 2027. Completion is subject to consultation with the relevant employee representative bodies and to the required regulatory approvals, includingmerger control clearance and approval from the competent Portuguese insurance supervisory authority.
The A&O Shearman deal team was led by global co-head of capital solutions and private equity partner Paul Dunbar, senior associate Adarsh Chhabria, and associates Angela Chan and Piers Edinborough. The team was supported by associate Ine Deblaere and trainee Czara Awad.
Tax advice was provided by partner Tim Harrop and associate Maria Clezy. Partner David Weaver and associate Isabella Harris advised on regulatory matters.
The wider team was also supported on Luxembourg law matters by partner Pol Theisen, counsel Andreea Antonescu and associates Guillaume Flagollet and Jenny Kokkou, and on French law matters by partner Jules Lecoeur and senior associate Pauline Regnier.
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URL: Apax Funds
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Original text here: https://www.aoshearman.com/en/news/ao-shearman-advised-apax-funds-on-exclusive-negotiations-for-the-sale-of-gamalife-to-bpce-assurances
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