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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer promotes 25 to partnership The leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has announced the promotion of 25 new partners, marking its first global partner promotion round since the launch of HSF Kramer in June 2025. The promotions will take effect from 1 May 2026. The newly promoted partners span

Sheppard Mullin Strengthens Leadership with New Appointments Across Offices The global law firm, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP has announced several key leadership appointments across the firm, reinforcing its commitment to strong, collaborative management and continued growth. The changes reflect the firm’s strategic focus on strengthening leadership across practice groups, industry teams, and offices.

DLA Piper Advised Fluid Life Shareholders on Strategic Divestiture to Battery Ventures DLA Piper advised the shareholders of Fluid Life, a leading provider of fluid analysis and reliability solutions, in the strategic divestiture of all issued and outstanding company shares to Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm. DLA Piper’s cross-border corporate and mergers and

A&O Shearman advised ASML on its strategic partnership with Mistral AI A&O Shearman advised leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML Holding NV (ASML) on their strategic partnership with Mistral AI and their EUR1.3 billion investment in Mistral AI’s Series C funding round as lead investor. The A&O Shearman team was led by Anne-Caroline Payelle (Partner) and

Addleshaw Goddard appoints Shyamal Jeewoolall as Partner in Dubai The major international law firm, Addleshaw Goddard has appointed Shyamal Jeewoolall as Partner in its Dubai office, marking a key milestone in the firm’s continued expansion in the Middle East. His arrival also coincides with the launch of the firm’s Aviation Finance practice in the region.

No Urgent Relief, No Section 12A Exemption: Calcutta HC Upholds Revocation of Leave in Trademark Suit Introduction The Calcutta High Court has dismissed an appeal in a trademark infringement and passing off dispute between Unique Entrepreneurs and Finance Ltd. and Really Agritech Pvt. Ltd., upholding the revocation of leave granted under Section 12A of the

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Dhampur Bio Organics Limited on slump sale of its Meerganj Unit The leading law firm in India, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Dhampur Bio Organics Limited on the proposed slump sale of its Meerganj Unit, April 22, 2026, Mumbai. The transaction involves the transfer of its Meerganj Unit located in Uttar Pradesh

Former Desai & Diwanji Partner Aneesh Gupte appointed Partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co The leading law firm in India, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has announced the appointment of Aneesh Gupte as Partner in its Mumbai office. He joins the firm’s Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions practice, where he will advise on

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Trilegal advised Agrow Allied Ventures on INR 186 crore fundraising from ICICI Ventures The leading law firm in India, Trilegal advised Agrow Allied Ventures Private Limited, along with its promoters and existing shareholders, on its first external fundraising round amounting to INR 186 crore. The investment was made by India Advantage Fund S5 I, a