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Quarles Recognized by Mergers & Acquisitions "Mid-Market Deals of the Year" for Multi-Million-Dollar Portfolio Company Sale
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 22 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Quarles Recognized by Mergers & Acquisitions "Mid-Market Deals of the Year" for Multi-Million-Dollar Portfolio Company Sale
The Quarles & Brady Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team received an honorable mention recognition in the Food & Beverage category in the annual Mergers & Acquisitions "Mid-Market Deals of the Year for 2026" for the sale of a private equity firm's portfolio company.
Team members on the project were John Barry, Mike Chargo, Ryan Haas, Dan Kersey, Liz Lacey and Tessa Patterson.
The
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MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 22 -- Quarles and Brady, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Quarles Recognized by Mergers & Acquisitions "Mid-Market Deals of the Year" for Multi-Million-Dollar Portfolio Company Sale
The Quarles & Brady Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team received an honorable mention recognition in the Food & Beverage category in the annual Mergers & Acquisitions "Mid-Market Deals of the Year for 2026" for the sale of a private equity firm's portfolio company.
Team members on the project were John Barry, Mike Chargo, Ryan Haas, Dan Kersey, Liz Lacey and Tessa Patterson.
Thehonorable mention cited a deal in which the firm represented a portfolio company (along with its subsidiaries) of a large private equity firm specializing in middle-market investments across manufacturing, service and distribution sectors in the sale, conducted through a competitive auction process to a Boston-based private equity firm.
The deal marked a significant milestone for the client, allowing them to exit their portfolio company's business with a profitable return for the fund.
Mergers & Acquisitions is the oldest trade brand for the dealmaker community, serving private equity professionals, strategic acquirers and advisors, including investment bankers, lawyers and consultants.
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Original text here: https://www.quarles.com/newsroom/news/quarles-recognized-by-mergers-acquisitions-mid-market-deals-of-the-year-for-multi-million-dollar-portfolio-company-sale
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Pillsbury Ranked Among Top 30 Firms Worldwide in The Deal's 2026 Q1 Bankruptcy League Tables
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Ranked Among Top 30 Firms Worldwide in The Deal's 2026 Q1 Bankruptcy League Tables
Pillsbury earned the #27 spot in The Deal's 2026 Q1 Bankruptcy League Tables ranking of the Top 100 Bankruptcy Law Firms worldwide, climbing 23 places from the previous quarter.
The rankings are based on advisory assignments involving business bankruptcy petitions filed in U.S. courts with liabilities of at least $25 million over a rolling 12-month period.
Click here (https://pipeline.thedeal.com/leaguetables/bankruptcy)
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NEW YORK, May 22 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Pillsbury Ranked Among Top 30 Firms Worldwide in The Deal's 2026 Q1 Bankruptcy League Tables
Pillsbury earned the #27 spot in The Deal's 2026 Q1 Bankruptcy League Tables ranking of the Top 100 Bankruptcy Law Firms worldwide, climbing 23 places from the previous quarter.
The rankings are based on advisory assignments involving business bankruptcy petitions filed in U.S. courts with liabilities of at least $25 million over a rolling 12-month period.
Click here (https://pipeline.thedeal.com/leaguetables/bankruptcy)to read more.
Pillsbury's Insolvency & Restructuring practice is recognized for innovative representation of financially distressed entities, creditors' rights work for financial institutions and strategic advice to stakeholders dealing with troubled projects.
The team devises cutting-edge solutions for banks and other financial institutions, secured and unsecured creditors, debtors and borrowers, indenture trustees, distressed investors and other interested parties. The practice also has extensive experience in handling chapter 11 cases, pre-arranged and pre-packaged bankruptcies, out-of-court restructurings, distressed M&As, capital raising and refinancings, recapitalizations and asset sales.
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Original text here: https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/news-and-insights/pillsbury-among-top-firms-the-deal-2026-q1-bankruptcy-league-tables.html
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Mayer Brown Lawyers Named to Lawdragons 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers List
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown lawyers named to Lawdragons 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list
Mayer Brown partners Morgan Bailey, Maximillian Del Rey, and Grace Shie, and senior counsel Elizabeth (Liz) Espin Stern in the firm's Washington DC office have been named to Lawdragon's 2026 "100 Leading Immigration Lawyers" list, a prestigious recognition honoring leading practitioners in immigration and global mobility as part of the publication's broader series of rankings across practices and industries.
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CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown lawyers named to Lawdragons 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list
Mayer Brown partners Morgan Bailey, Maximillian Del Rey, and Grace Shie, and senior counsel Elizabeth (Liz) Espin Stern in the firm's Washington DC office have been named to Lawdragon's 2026 "100 Leading Immigration Lawyers" list, a prestigious recognition honoring leading practitioners in immigration and global mobility as part of the publication's broader series of rankings across practices and industries.
Thehighly selective list honors leading immigration lawyers for their exceptional contributions to a field that is increasingly central to global business, talent strategy, and cross-border movement.
Lawdragon describes those selected as "the best minds in the immigration and migration world collectively addressing a vital global issue for business, for people, for us all."
The distinction underscores the strength of Mayer Brown's Global Mobility & Migration practice, which advises leading multinational companies and employers on business immigration programs, strategic visa and work authorization solutions, and the complex regulatory requirements that shape global workforce mobility.
View the full list here (https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2026-05-15-the-2026-lawdragon-100-leading-immigration-lawyers).
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Original text here: https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/news/2026/05/mayer-brown-lawyers-named-to-lawdragons--100-leading-immigration-lawyers-list
Legally Israel 100 Recognizes Pillsbury's Israel Practice and Attorneys With Top 10 Israel Desks League Table Rankings
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Legally Israel 100 Recognizes Pillsbury's Israel Practice and Attorneys with Top 10 Israel Desks League Table Rankings
Pillsbury's Israel practice once again earned multiple Top 10 rankings in the 8th annual Legally Israel 100 Israel Desks League Tables. The rankings recognize international law firms that are leading choices for Israeli clients and underscore deep experience handling Israel-related matters.
Ari Berman, who leads Pillsbury's Israel practice and serves as co-head of the firm's Securities Litigation
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NEW YORK, May 22 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Legally Israel 100 Recognizes Pillsbury's Israel Practice and Attorneys with Top 10 Israel Desks League Table Rankings
Pillsbury's Israel practice once again earned multiple Top 10 rankings in the 8th annual Legally Israel 100 Israel Desks League Tables. The rankings recognize international law firms that are leading choices for Israeli clients and underscore deep experience handling Israel-related matters.
Ari Berman, who leads Pillsbury's Israel practice and serves as co-head of the firm's Securities Litigationgroup, was named a Prominent practitioner for his active, strategic and hands-on work with Israeli clients. The distinction places Berman among the foremost leaders of Israel-focused practices at both AmLaw and international law firms.
Additionally, Intellectual Property special counsel Nathan Renov received a Notable practitioner ranking, highlighting his significant involvement in the Israeli market. His consistent work on Israel-related matters and strong relationships with local firms demonstrate his continued engagement and visibility in the region.
The full list of Pillsbury Israel Desks league table rankings include:
* #2 for Patents and Trademarks
* #3 for Intellectual Property
* #4 for Hi-Tech
* #5 for Energy & Infrastructure
* #6 for Litigation
* #8 for Banking & Finance
* #8 for Employment
To learn more, click here (https://globallegalmedia.com/legallyisrael100/).
Pillsbury's Israel practice offers comprehensive legal support to U.S. and Israeli clients across key industries, including high-tech, national defense, fintech, and energy. Recognized for its strong performance in Litigation and High-Tech, and ranked Elite in Patents and Trademarks, the practice advises on patent prosecution, trademark protection, complex disputes and regulatory compliance. The team also regularly counsels clients on cross-border transactions and emerging technologies, including cybersecurity and AI.
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Original text here: https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/news-and-insights/legally-israel-100-pillsbury-israel-top-10-israel-desks-league-table-rankings.html
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Kirkland Advises Apax-Backed Authority Brands on $461 Million Whole Business Securitization
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Apax-Backed Authority Brands on $461 Million Whole Business Securitization
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Kirkland & Ellis represented Apax-sponsored Authority Brands, a franchisor of home services, on its third whole business securitization issuance. The issuance is comprised of $286 million of Class A-2 term notes and Class A-1 variable funding notes with commitments of up to $175 million on a revolving basis to provide working and growth capital. The Class A-2 Notes received
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CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Apax-Backed Authority Brands on $461 Million Whole Business Securitization
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Kirkland & Ellis represented Apax-sponsored Authority Brands, a franchisor of home services, on its third whole business securitization issuance. The issuance is comprised of $286 million of Class A-2 term notes and Class A-1 variable funding notes with commitments of up to $175 million on a revolving basis to provide working and growth capital. The Class A-2 Notes receivedinvestment grade ratings of BBB from both KBRA and DBRS. The notes are secured by substantially all of the existing revenue-generating assets of 12 of Authority Brands' national service brands in the United States, including The Junkluggers, The Cleaning Authority, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, Mosquito Squad, and Mister Sparky.
The Kirkland team included structured finance lawyers Evan Berman, Kelly Mellecker, Brandon Karas, Brooke Brimo and Alissa Carbonara; debt finance lawyers Zachary Burgess and Katie Schneller; tax lawyers Jon Nelsen and Jon Herlin; and technology & IP transactions lawyers Shellie Freedman, Matthew Lovell and Camilo Mesa.
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Original text here: https://www.kirkland.com/news/press-release/2026/05/kirkland-advises-apax-backed-authority-brands-on-$461-million-whole-business-securitization
Fredrikson Attorneys Named 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 22 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fredrikson Attorneys Named 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers named 10 Fredrikson attorneys to the list of 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and included six Fredrikson attorneys on the list of 2026 Great Plains Rising Stars.
2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers
Iowa
* Philip S. Bubb - Construction Litigation
* Krystle L. Campa - Real Estate
* Bret A. Dublinske - Energy & Resources
* Bridget R. Penick - Employment & Labor
* Emily S. Pontius - Employment & Labor
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 22 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Fredrikson Attorneys Named 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Super Lawyers named 10 Fredrikson attorneys to the list of 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers and included six Fredrikson attorneys on the list of 2026 Great Plains Rising Stars.
2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers
Iowa
* Philip S. Bubb - Construction Litigation
* Krystle L. Campa - Real Estate
* Bret A. Dublinske - Energy & Resources
* Bridget R. Penick - Employment & Labor
* Emily S. Pontius - Employment & Labor
*Brett F. Roberts - Mergers & Acquisitions
* Sean D. Solberg - Intellectual Property
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North Dakota
* Kristy L. Albrecht - Employment & Labor
* Lawrence Bender - Energy & Resources
* Todd E. Zimmerman - Business Litigation
2026 Great Plains Rising Stars
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Iowa
* Cara S. Donels - Intellectual Property Litigation
* Austin L. Goodnight - Mergers & Acquisitions
* Grace Manzione - Mergers & Acquisitions
* Olivia N. Norwood - Employment Litigation: Defense
* Thomas M. Patton - Intellectual Property Litigation
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North Dakota
* Abigale R. Griffin - Business Litigation
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process, including nominations, independent research and peer evaluations. The Great Plains Super Lawyers list is made up of lawyers in Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
The Rising Stars designation honors leading attorneys who are either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. While up to five percent of the lawyers in a state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than two and a half percent are named to Rising Stars.
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Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.
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Original text here: https://www.fredlaw.com/news-fredrikson-attorneys-named-2026-great-plains-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars
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Dentons Announces 2026 Partner and Counsel Promotions for Europe and Central Asia
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons announces 2026 partner and counsel promotions for Europe and Central Asia
Global law firm Dentons has promoted 13 new partners, six new Senior Counsel, six new Managing Counsel, and 30 new Counsel in Europe and Central Asia as part of the 2026 promotion round.
This diverse group of lawyers represents 19 different offices and all practice groups active in the region, and reflects equitable gender representation, with women lawyers making up 46% of the partner promotions and 48% of counsel promotions.
"Congratulations
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WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dentons announces 2026 partner and counsel promotions for Europe and Central Asia
Global law firm Dentons has promoted 13 new partners, six new Senior Counsel, six new Managing Counsel, and 30 new Counsel in Europe and Central Asia as part of the 2026 promotion round.
This diverse group of lawyers represents 19 different offices and all practice groups active in the region, and reflects equitable gender representation, with women lawyers making up 46% of the partner promotions and 48% of counsel promotions.
"Congratulationsto our rising stars on reaching the next milestone in their career journey," said Wendela Raas, Europe Chief Executive Officer. "The promotions reflect not only the incredible talent within our Firm, but also Dentons' ongoing commitment to professional development and providing a positive working environment where people can grow their career."
The partner promotions are as follows:
Belgium
* Igor Danilov, Competition, Antitrust and Trade, Brussels
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France
* Amelie de Baudry d'Asson, Real Estate, Paris
* Laura Godard, Corporate and M&A, Paris
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Germany
* Jakob Pickartz, Restructuring, Berlin
* Andreas Schuler, Public Law and Regulatory/TMT, Dusseldorf
* Michael Singer, Corporate and M&A, Munich
* Josef Tahmaz, Employment and Labor, Dusseldorf
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Luxembourg
* Olivier Lesage, Banking and Finance, Luxembourg
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Romania
* Maria Tomescu, Banking and Finance, Bucharest
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Spain
* Jorge Carmona, Corporate and M&A, Madrid
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Turkiye
(Balcioglu Selcuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership, the Turkish law firm with which Dentons works in relation to Turkish law matters.)
* Cisem Altundemir, Corporate and M&A, Istanbul
* Gozde Manav Kilicbeyli, Employment and Labor, Istanbul
* Ceren Su, Banking and Finance, Istanbul
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The full list of promoted Senior Counsel, Managing Counsel and Counsel promotions is as follows:
Czech Republic
* Tomas Kvapil, Managing Counsel, Real Estate, Prague
* Jan Gerych, Counsel, Corporate and M&A, Prague
* Michael Mracek, Counsel, Employment and Labor, Prague
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France
* Emmanuelle De Schepper, Senior Counsel, Corporate and M&A, Paris
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Germany
* Bernadette Baas, Counsel, Employment and Labor, Berlin
* Matthias Friemelt, Counsel, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Dusseldorf
* Anara Karagulova-Glantz, Counsel, Competition and Antitrust/Trade, Berlin
* Elisa Kluge, Counsel, Real Estate, Munich
* Eva Kraft, Counsel, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Frankfurt
* Nikolaj Muhlenkamp, Counsel, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Dusseldorf
* Johannes Schickl-Beckmann, Counsel, Corporate and M&A, Berlin
* Tobias Schroter, Counsel, Restructuring, Dusseldorf
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Hungary
* Sebastian Ishiguro, Counsel, Corporate and M&A, Budapest
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International
* Anna Booth, Counsel, Banking and Finance
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Italy
* Antida Cutuli, Senior Counsel, Banking and Finance, Milan
* Marilina Di Lauro, Senior Counsel, Corporate and M&A, Milan
* Riccardo Narducci, Senior Counsel, Banking and Finance, Rome
* Carlotta Soli, Senior Counsel, Real Estate, Milan
* Andrea Trabucco, Senior Counsel, Restructuring, Milan
* Elena Cossutta, Counsel, Real Estate, Milan
* Giuseppe Gagliardo, Counsel, Public Law and Regulatory, Milan
* Giulia Giordano, Counsel, Competition and Antitrust/Trade, Rome
* Marco Martinelli, Counsel, Corporate and M&A, Milan
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Kazakhstan
* Darya Vologodskaya, Counsel, Tax, Almaty
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Luxembourg
* David Paiva, Managing Counsel, Corporate and M&A, Luxembourg
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Netherlands
* Gerard Koster, Managing Counsel, Banking and Finance, Amsterdam
* Femke de Wolf, Counsel, Real Estate, Amsterdam
* Mehdi el Manouzi, Counsel, Tax, Amsterdam
* Sanne Jeurissen, Counsel, Public Law and Regulatory, Amsterdam
* Bas Legger, Counsel, Real Estate, Amsterdam
* Marije Ozinga, Counsel, Employment and Labor, Amsterdam
* Joep Schreijer, Counsel, Corporate and M&A, Amsterdam
* Shivaughn Tets, Counsel, Banking and Finance, Amsterdam
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Poland
* Dagmara Cisowska, Managing Counsel, Tax, Warsaw
* Aleksander Haleniuk, Managing Counsel, Banking and Finance, Warsaw
* Maciej Ziolkowski, Managing Counsel, Energy, Warsaw
* Damian Bugaj, Counsel, Tax, Warsaw
* Agata Sokolowska-Banicka, Counsel, Corporate and M&A, Warsaw
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Romania
* Angelica Pintilie, Counsel, Public Law and Regulatory, Bucharest
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Spain
* Ignacio Fernandez, Counsel, Banking and Finance, Madrid
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Ukraine
* Valeria Tarasenko, Counsel, Tax, Kyiv
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Uzbekistan
* Sanjar Narzullaev, Counsel, Banking and Finance, Tashkent
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About Dentons
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Original text here: https://www.dentons.com/en/about-dentons/news-events-and-awards/news/2026/may/dentons-announces-2026-partner-and-counsel-promotions-for-europe-and-central-asia
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