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WilmerHale’s International Arbitration Group Recognized with Latin Lawyer Dispute of the Year Award

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:22:00 Z

WilmerHale’s International Arbitration Group has been honored by Latin Lawyer with its 2026 “Dispute of the Year” award for its role in the high-profile Eldorado dispute, reflecting the team’s strength in complex, cross-border arbitration matters in Brazil and across Latin America.

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

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:07:00 Z

WilmerHale has been named Life Sciences IP Litigation Firm of the Year at the 2026 Life Sciences Patent Network Awards, recognizing the firm’s market‑leading work representing life sciences companies in complex, high‑stakes patent disputes worldwide.

WilmerHale Partners Named in The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers Guide

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:36:00 Z

Lawdragon has named fifteen WilmerHale partners to its 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers guide, recognizing lawyers worldwide who advise on the most complex and high‑stakes cyber, data privacy, incident response and regulatory matters.

Viridian Therapeutics Prices Upsized $350 Million Concurrent Public Offerings of Convertible Notes and Common Stock

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:35:00 Z

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. announced the pricing of its upsized underwritten public offering of $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.75% convertible senior notes due 2032 and its upsized underwritten public offering of 7,352,942 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $17.00 per share.

WilmerHale Team Earns Litigation Daily “Litigators of the Week” Runner‑Up Recognition for Cisco Jury Verdict

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:39:00 Z

A WilmerHale team was recognized on May 1, 2026 as a "Litigators of the Week" runner‑up in Litigation Daily for securing a defense jury verdict on behalf of Cisco Systems Inc. in the first trial in a wave of patent cases brought by EireOg related to the process for managing computer chip components.

WilmerHale Announces New Community Partnerships with Fenway High School and Colorado LiftED Foundation

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:59:00 Z

WilmerHale has announced new multi‑year partnerships with Fenway High School in Boston and the Colorado LiftED Foundation in Denver, expanding the firm’s innovative, community‑focused philanthropy model.

National Bar Association Names Rebecca Scaife a Top 40 Under 40: Nation’s Best Advocates for 2026

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:21:00 Z

Rebecca Scaife has been named to the National Bar Association’s Top 40 Under 40, recognizing emerging leaders for excellence in advocacy, leadership and service to the profession and community.

WilmerHale Counsel Marissa Wenzel Receives 2026 President’s Pro Bono Service Award

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:40:00 Z

WilmerHale counsel Marissa Wenzel has received the 2026 President’s Pro Bono Service Award from the New York State Bar Association, recognizing her extraordinary commitment to pro bono service and access to justice.

WilmerHale Advises Danaher Corporation on €3.0 Billion Offering of Senior Notes

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Danaher Corporation in connection with the total €3 billion senior notes offering, with the offering priced on April 22, 2026, and closing on April 29, 2026.

Brown Advisory and RockCreek Agree to Join Forces

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:15:00 Z

Brown Advisory announced that it made a strategic investment in RockCreek, a leading investment firm specializing in multi asset and outsourced chief investment officer solutions.

Hemab Therapeutics Announces Closing of Upsized Initial Public Offering

Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Hemab Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies that reimagine the treatment of blood coagulation disorders to sustain life and human resilience, in its upsized initial public offering.

Former SEC Deputy Director Jason Burt Joins WilmerHale’s Securities and Financial Services Practice in Denver

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale today is pleased to announce the addition of Jason Burt, former Deputy Director of the Enforcement Division at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as Partner in the Securities and Financial Services (SFS) Department and a member of the Securities Litigation and Enforcement practice group.

Climb Bio, Inc. Announces $110.0 Million Private Placement

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:38:00 Z

Climb Bio, Inc. on April 28, 2026 announced that it entered into a securities purchase agreement for an approximate $110 million private placement.

State Street Corporation Completes $1.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, on its public offering of $1.5 billion in Senior Notes.

WilmerHale Attorneys Named to 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:55:00 Z

WilmerHale is proud to celebrate our attorneys named to the District of Columbia Courts’ 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, including 125 lawyers recognized with High Honors for completing more than 100 hours of pro bono service.

WilmerHale, Lawyers Shortlisted in the 2026 California Legal Awards

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:00 Z

WilmerHale and several California-based lawyers have been shortlisted in seven categories at the 2026 California Legal Awards, recognizing leadership, innovation and excellence across the state’s legal community.

Trevi Therapeutics Announces Closing of $173 Million Underwritten Offering

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:10:00 Z

Trevi Therapeutics, Inc. announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of 13,340,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $13.00 per share.

WilmerHale London Lawyers Recognized on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:22:00 Z

Congratulations to the London-based WilmerHale lawyers who have been included on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List. The list recognizes solicitors, barristers, chartered legal executives, trademark attorneys, patent attorneys, and registered foreign and European lawyers across England and Wales.

WilmerHale Launches Inaugural AI March Madness Innovation Initiative

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:04:00 Z

WilmerHale recently concluded its inaugural AI March Madness, a firmwide initiative designed to encourage creative, practical thinking about how artificial intelligence can enhance legal work, firm operations, and client service.

WilmerHale Team Earns Shoutout in Litigation Daily’s “Litigators of the Week” Shout‑Out for Second Circuit Antitrust Victory

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:30:00 Z

A WilmerHale team including partners Seth Waxman, David Gringer and Alan Schoenfeld, was recognized in AmLaw Litigation Daily’s May 9, 2026 “Litigator of the Week Runners‑Up and Shout‑Outs” column for securing a decisive Second Circuit victory on behalf of Ivy League universities in a high‑profile antitrust challenge.

WilmerHale Shortlisted for 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Awards

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:32:00 Z

WilmerHale has been named a finalist for Financial Crime & Investigations Team of the Year in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth Awards, recognizing the firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice.

WilmerHale Honored for Patent Disputes Excellence at Managing IP’s 21st Annual Americas Awards

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:56:00 Z

WilmerHale was recognized at the 2026 Managing IP Americas Awards, with the firm named Patent Disputes Firm of the Year (Northeast) and Partner Joseph Mueller honored as Patent Litigator of the Year (Massachusetts).

Preotle, Lane & Associates Announces Sale at River’s Edge Mixed Use Development

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale represented Preotle, Lane & Associates, a Medford, Massachusetts based real estate development firm, in the multi-million-dollar sale of a development parcel within the River’s Edge mixed use development to an affiliate of Criterion Development Partners.

WilmerHale Secures Complete Defense Verdict for Netflix in Patent Infringement Trial

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:40:00 Z

WilmerHale secured a complete victory for Netflix, Inc. following a seven-day jury trial in a long running patent infringement action brought by DivX, LLC in the US District Court for the Central District of California.

Celldex Therapeutics Announces Closing of Public Offering and Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:24:00 Z

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 11,896,750 shares of its common stock.

WilmerHale Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:30:00 Z

Three WilmerHale attorneys have been selected as members of Law360’s 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards. Jessica Lewis will serve on the California Editorial Board, Brett Jackson will serve on the Massachusetts Editorial Board and Matthew Kulkin will serve on the Securities Editorial Board.

WilmerHale Adds Leading FDA and Life Sciences Regulatory Partner George O’Brien

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:50:00 Z

George O’Brien brings nearly two decades of experience advising life sciences companies on FDA approval, commercialization, regulatory strategy, and complex transactional and enforcement matters.

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.