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WilmerHale Counsel Britany Riley‑Swanbeck Named a 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyer Under 40

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:38:00 Z

WilmerHale counsel Britany Riley‑Swanbeck has been named one of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s 2026 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40.

Mountaingate Capital Completes Investment in UpSwell Marketing to Accelerate Performance Driven Growth

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale represented Mountaingate, a Denver based private equity firm focused on building market leading growth companies, in its investment in UpSwell Marketing, a vertically focused, technology enabled direct response marketing platform.

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr’s International Arbitration Practice Advances Again in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:42:00 Z

WilmerHale’s International Arbitration Practice has moved up to sixth globally in Global Arbitration Review’s 2026 GAR 30, reaffirming its position among the world’s elite international arbitration practices.

Judith Hasko and Peggy Otum Named a San Francisco Business Times 2026 Most Influential Woman in Business

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:58:00 Z

Partners Judith Hasko and Peggy Otum have been named to the San Francisco Business Times’ 2026 Most Influential Women in Business.

Biogen to Acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals for $5.6 Billion, Expanding Its Immunology and Rare Disease Portfolio

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:12:00 Z

Biogen Inc. and Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Biogen has agreed to acquire all outstanding shares of Apellis for $41.00 per share in cash at closing, or approximately $5.6 billion.

Striveworks Secures Growth Capital to Expand AI Operations Work in US and Allied Defense Communities

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Striveworks, a leader in AI operations for defense and national security missions, in its strategic Series B funding round led by Washington Harbour Partners.

WilmerHale Recognized as a Winner at the 2026 Antitrust Writing Awards

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:18:00 Z

A WilmerHale‑authored article on private enforcement of EU competition law has been named a winner in the 2026 Antitrust Writing Awards following a rigorous international review process.

WilmerHale Practices, Lawyers Recognized in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:00 Z

WilmerHale has once again been recognized in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026, earning nine firm rankings and three individual lawyer rankings across key jurisdictions and practice areas.

WilmerHale’s Joshua L. Mogil Nominated for DC Bar President‑Elect

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:00 Z

WilmerHale attorney Joshua L. Mogil has been nominated for president elect of the DC Bar. Josh brings deep experience in bar leadership and a longstanding commitment to the legal profession, including advancing the rule of law, continuing legal education and pro bono service.

WilmerHale Secures Landmark Win for Seanergy Maritime Holdings at Marshall Islands Supreme Court

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:56:00 Z

WilmerHale has achieved a significant victory for Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. and its directors, following a recent decision by the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

The Passing of Retired Partner Robert S. Mueller, III

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:31:00 Z

It is with great sadness that we report the death of our retired partner Bob Mueller.

Chambers Europe Guide 2026 Ranking: WilmerHale, Lawyers Recommended

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:11:00 Z

WilmerHale is once again recognized in the Chambers Europe Guide 2026, with multiple lawyers recommended for their work in International Arbitration and Competition and EU Law, including a first‑time individual recognition in Brussels.

WilmerHale Partners Named in The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers Guide

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:00 Z

Lawdragon has named two WilmerHale partners to its 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers guide, which recognizes top lawyers worldwide for their work in bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency matters.

WilmerHale Named a 2025 Transportation Practice Group of the Year by Law360

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:23:00 Z

Law360 has named WilmerHale a 2025 Transportation Practice Group of the Year, recognizing the firm’s interdisciplinary work on complex transportation matters involving overlapping regulatory and litigation issues.

WilmerHale Recognized in Benchmark Litigation's 2026 US Awards

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 Z

WilmerHale earned two wins at Benchmark Litigation’s 2026 US Awards, including the Impact Case Award for Klein et al. v. Meta Platforms, Inc. The firm and several lawyers were also shortlisted across key litigation categories.

WilmerHale Partners Named in The 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors Guide

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:15:00 Z

Lawdragon has named three WilmerHale partners to its 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisors guide.

WilmerHale’s Matt Martens Calls on New ACTL Fellows to Match Excellence With Courage and Service

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:30:00 Z

WilmerHale Partner Matt Martens delivered remarks on behalf of his 2025 class of newly inducted Fellows during the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Annual Meeting, held October 9–12.

OneSpan Completes Acquisition of Build38

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 Z

OneSpan Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Build38, a Europe-based leader in next generation mobile application protection solutions.

WilmerHale Shortlisted for Life Sciences IP Litigation Firm of the Year at the 2026 LSPN Awards

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:34:00 Z

WilmerHale has been shortlisted for Life Sciences IP Litigation Firm of the Year in the LSPN Awards USA 2026.

WilmerHale Named a 2025 Appellate Practice Group of the Year by Law360

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:14:00 Z

WilmerHale is a 2025 Law360 Appellate Practice Group of the Year, in recognition of the firm’s impressive string of decisive appellate victories in some of the most complex, high‑stakes and precedent‑setting matters before the US Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals and state supreme courts.

Solid Biosciences Announces Oversubscribed $240 Million Private Placement

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:37:00 Z

Solid Biosciences Inc. announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with a select group of institutional accredited investors for an approximately $240 million private placement subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Citizens Financial Group Adds to Advisory Capabilities with Acquisition of Matrix Capital Markets Group

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 Z

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. announced a definitive agreement to purchase substantially all the assets of Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. with additional expertise and proven success in the automotive aftermarket and outdoor recreation and marine sectors.

WilmerHale Stands Out in 2026 Managing IP Americas Awards Shortlist

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:35:00 Z

WilmerHale and two partners have been shortlisted in seven categories in the 2026 Managing IP Americas Awards.

Franklin Street Properties Corp. Closes $320 Million Secured Credit Facility Refinancing

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:19:00 Z

Franklin Street Properties Corp. announced that it has closed a $320 million secured credit facility with an affiliate of TPG Credit.

WilmerHale Lawyers Selected for 2026 LCLD Fellows and Pathfinders Programs

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:57:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that four firm lawyers have been selected to participate in the 2026 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows and Pathfinders programs.

Former Virginia Solicitor General Kevin Gallagher Rejoins WilmerHale as a Partner

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:29:00 Z

Kevin Gallagher returns to WilmerHale, drawing on his government and appellate experience to advise clients on state AG matters and complex litigation.

WilmerHale Secures Second Circuit Victory Affirming Dismissal of Norfolk Southern Securities Litigation

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:30:00 Z

WilmerHale achieved a significant appellate victory for Norfolk Southern Corporation and a number of its current and former officers and directors when the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a class action arising from the February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Maury Riggan Rejoins WilmerHale as a Cybersecurity and Privacy Partner

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:39:00 Z

WilmerHale welcomes Maury Riggan back to the firm as a partner in its Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice, bringing senior White House experience advising on complex investigations and cyber matters.

WilmerHale Honored as a 2025 Trials Practice Group of the Year by Law360

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:28:00 Z

WilmerHale has been named a 2025 Law360 Trials Practice Group of the Year, recognizing the firm’s courtroom excellence in high‑stakes, industry‑shaping matters with national impact.

Beam Therapeutics Announces $500 Million Strategic Financing Facility with Sixth Street

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:42:00 Z

Beam Therapeutics Inc. announced that it has entered into a strategic financing agreement with Sixth Street Lending Partners as agent, which provides for a senior secured term loan facility of up to $500 million, consisting of an initial draw of $100 million and potential additional draws of $400 million upon meeting certain requirements.

WilmerHale Recognized in Chambers Germany 2026 Guide

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:04:00 Z

WilmerHale is once again featured in the newly released Chambers Germany 2026 guide, with several practice areas and lawyers earning recognition for their continued strength in the German market.

WilmerHale Completes Independent Review for Alaska of $75 Million Investment Decision

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:22:00 Z

On January 14, 2026, Alaska Governor Michael Dunleavy released the results of an independent review conducted by WilmerHale examining the Alaska Department of Revenue’s decision‑making process surrounding an investment agreement with DigitalBridge III GP, LLC.

WilmerHale Partners Named in The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers Guide

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:15:00 Z

WilmerHale is proud to share that four partners have been named to the inaugural 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers guide, recognizing their leadership on high‑stakes matters shaping the global sports, gaming and media industries.

WilmerHale Named a 2025 Compliance Practice Group of the Year by Law360

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:57:00 Z

WilmerHale was named a 2025 Law360 Compliance Practice Group of the Year, recognizing the firm’s success in guiding clients through complex, high‑stakes compliance matters.

Hal Leibowitz Named a 2026 Go To Business Transactions Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:37:00 Z

WilmerHale Partner Hal Leibowitz, the senior member of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions practice and former chair of the group, has been selected as a 2026 “Go To Business Transactions Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Closes $3.8 Billion Offering of USD-Denominated Senior Notes

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. on its offering of $3.8 billion aggregate principal amount of USD denominated senior notes.

McCormick & Company Announces $500 Million Notes Offering

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised McCormick & Company on the successful issuance and sale of $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.150% Notes due 2029.

WilmerHale Named a 2025 Intellectual Property Practice Group of the Year by Law360

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:35:00 Z

WilmerHale has been named a 2025 Law360 Intellectual Property Practice Group of the Year, recognizing the firm’s success in achieving decisive victories in some of the most complex, high‑stakes intellectual property matters companies face.

WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized as Finalists in 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:31:00 Z

WilmerHale lawyers have been named finalists in five categories in the 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards.

PAQ Therapeutics Announces Series B Extension, Bringing Total Series B Financing to $77 Million

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:16:00 Z

PAQ Therapeutics, a clinical-stage oncology company developing novel targeted protein degradation therapies for KRAS-driven cancers, announced the closing of a Series B extension, bringing the company’s total Series B financing to $77 million.

WilmerHale Named a 2025 Class Action Practice Group of the Year by Law360

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:38:00 Z

WilmerHale has again been named a Law360 Class Action Group of the Year, reflecting the firm’s continued success in defending clients in complex, high‑stakes, and precedent‑setting class actions.

WilmerHale Lawyers, Practices Recognized in 2026 Edition of Chambers Global

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:13:00 Z

Chambers Global has named 33 WilmerHale lawyers among “The Leading Global Lawyers for Business” and ranked the firm in 30 practice areas across seven regions.

WilmerHale Once Again Highly Ranked in the 2026 Edition of The Legal 500 Germany

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:09:00 Z

In the recently published 2026 edition of The Legal 500 Germany, WilmerHale has once again confirmed its strong position in the market.

Louis Tompros Analyzes Trademark Ruling Affecting the Oakland Athletics

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:30:00 Z

Louis Tompros, a partner in the firm’s Intellectual PropertyLitigation Practice Groupand the Hieken Lecturer in Patent Law at Harvard Law School, was interviewed in Harvard Law Today’s article, “Las Vegas Athletics Were Denied Trademarks, but Counterfeiters Beware.”

WilmerHale Shortlisted for 2026 Halsbury Rule of Law Award for Pro Bono Work Supporting The Vavengers

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:30:00 Z

WilmerHale is proud to share that a pro bono team in the firm’s London office, led by Partner Marleen Krueger and Senior Associate Milosz Palej, has been shortlisted for the Halsbury Rule of Law Award at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2026.

Industry-Leading Technology M&A Attorneys Bill Choe and Eric Levine Join WilmerHale

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:30:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that Bill Choe and Eric Levine, highly respected technology M&A dealmakers, have joined the firm as partners in the Palo Alto office.

WilmerHale Partner Joe Mueller Featured in Boston College Law School Magazine for His Innovative Trial Advocacy

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 Z

WilmerHale partner Joe Mueller, co-chair of the firm’s Trial Practice, is the cover feature of the latest issue of Boston College Law School Magazine, which highlights his distinctive courtroom style, remarkable trial record and deep commitment to mentorship and teaching.

WilmerHale Represented MKS Inc. in its Private Offering of €1 Billion of 4.250% Senior Notes and Refinancing of Credit Facilities

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:00:00 Z

WilmerHale represented MKS Inc. in its offering of €1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.250% senior notes due 2034.

WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Stand-out Lawyers by Thomson Reuters

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:25:00 Z

Thomson Reuters has named 16 WilmerHale attorneys as 2026 Stand-Out Lawyers.

WilmerHale Shortlisted in the Global Competition Review 2026 Awards

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:07:00 Z

WilmerHale has been named a finalist in five categories of the Global Competition Review (GCR) 2026 Awards.