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WilmerHale Advises Underwriters in Disc Medicine’s Upsized $450 Million Public Offering

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:01:00 Z

WilmerHale advised the underwriters in the public offering of 6,000,000 shares of common stock of Disc Medicine, Inc. (Disc) (Nasdaq: IRON).

WilmerHale Partners Honored in The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America List

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 Z

Four WilmerHale partners have been honored in the 2027 edition of The Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America. This list recognizes lawyers whose transactional work shapes industries and drives the global economy.

Antenna Research Associates and Empower RF Systems Announce Merger

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Empower RF, an established developer and manufacturer of high-power solid-state RF and microwave amplifiers, in its merger with Antenna Research Associates.

Air Space Intelligence Secures $325M Series C at $3B Valuation

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:10:00 Z

Air Space Intelligence, the frontier AI company orchestrating critical infrastructure and national security, announced a $325 million Series C financing round valuing the company at $3 billion.

WilmerHale Wins Three Honors at the 2026 DC Legal Awards

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 Z

WilmerHale won three honors at the 2026 DC Legal Awards, which celebrate excellence across the capital's legal profession. The winners were announced on October 20 at an awards dinner at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC.

WilmerHale Shortlisted in Three Categories for the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America 2026 Awards

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale has been shortlisted in three categories for the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America 2026 Awards, a program that recognizes innovative legal work and unique initiatives advancing the practice of law and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

Stephen Pollard Honored with GIR’s Outstanding Career Award

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:01:00 Z

Global Investigations Review (GIR) has named WilmerHale retired partner Stephen Pollard the recipient of its 2026 Outstanding Career Award, honoring four decades of work on high-profile white-collar crime cases, much of it defending senior executives in serious financial crime investigations.

WilmerHale Earns Distinction in Chambers UK 2027 Rankings

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:05:00 Z

WilmerHale is delighted to be ranked in the following categories in Chambers UK 2027.

Nasdaq Completes Acquisition of LeveL Markets

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised LeveL Markets, a leading off-exchange equity execution venue and operator of one of the largest Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) in the United States, in its acquisition by Nasdaq.

Firm Recognized Across Four Categories at the 2026 New England Legal Awards

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:39:00 Z

WilmerHale and its lawyers were named winners in four categories at the 2026 New England Legal Awards, held at a gala in Boston on October 8. The awards celebrate outstanding legal professionals and practices across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

WilmerHale Germany Recognized in 2027 Best Law Firms – Germany

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:30:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that its Germany practice has again been recognized across numerous practice areas in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms – Germany, published by Best Lawyers.

POLITICO Spotlights WilmerHale’s Guidance on Congressional Oversight in 2027

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:02:00 Z

POLITICO Influence features WilmerHale’s analysis of the congressional oversight risks companies could face in 2027 and the importance of preparing before an investigation begins.

WilmerHale Advises Museum of Science on its Bond Financing for New William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:56:00 Z

WilmerHale advised the Museum of Science on its up to $7,000,000 tax-exempt bond financing with the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency as issuer and Eastern Bank as bond owner.

Capitolis Announces $220 Million in Financing, Including $120 Million Series E at $1.9 Billion Valuation

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Capitolis on its $220 million financing, including a $120 million Series E round at a $1.9 billion valuation and related debt financing to support its acquisition of eSecLending.

Restructuring Lawyer Hugh Murtagh Joins WilmerHale in New York

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:30:00 Z

WilmerHale today announced that Hugh Murtagh has joined the firm as a partner and chair of its transactional Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Practice. Based in New York, Murtagh advises companies, creditors, sponsors, financing sources, purchasers and other stakeholders across the restructuring process, with particular experience assessing litigation exposure, managing risk and resolving disputes.

Former Massachusetts First Assistant AG Patrick Moore Joins WilmerHale in Boston

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:34:00 Z

WilmerHale is further deepening its Boston bench with the arrival of M. Patrick Moore Jr., adding a seasoned public-law and litigation leader with deep experience in government-facing litigation, state attorney general enforcement, crisis management, appellate advocacy, and Massachusetts-specific regulatory matters.

Q&A: Josh Geltzer on Navigating Election Season Risk

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:30:00 Z

In this Q&A, WilmerHale Partner Josh Geltzer explains why that evolving threat has become a business concern—from the disinformation employees encounter to the difficult choices it can create in the workplace—and why realistic tabletop exercises, backed by rigorous follow-through, are essential preparation.

Charlie Lightfoot Joins as Partner in the International Arbitration Practice

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:33:00 Z

Charlie Lightfoot has joined WilmerHale as a partner in the firm’s International Arbitration Practice in London, bringing more than 25 years of experience advising companies and governments in complex, high-value international disputes.

Jeremy Kosky Heads London Disputes Practice

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:32:00 Z

Industry-leading litigator Jeremy Kosky has joined WilmerHale as head of the firm’s Disputes Practice in London, deepening the firm's bench on complex cross-border disputes counsel.

WilmerHale Expands London Disputes Capabilities with Addition of Two Leading Partners

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:30:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that industry-leading litigator Jeremy Kosky and renowned international arbitrator Charlie Lightfoot have joined the firm as partners in London.

Former SEC Acting Director of Enforcement Sam Waldon Joins WilmerHale

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale welcomes former SEC senior enforcement official Sam Waldon to the firm as a partner in its industry leading Securities Litigation and Enforcement Group within its Securities and Financial Services Department.

Capitolis to Acquire eSecLending in $200 Million All-Cash Transaction

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:30:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Capitolis, the financial technology company, in an agreement to acquire eSecLending, a leading independent securities lending business, for $200 million in an all-cash transaction.

WilmerHale Lawyers and Practice Areas Recognized in The Legal 500 UK 2027

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:26:00 Z

Once again, WilmerHale has been recognized in six practice areas in The Legal 500 UK 2027. The guide names four London-based lawyers, including one on the “Leading Partners” list, two as “Next Generation Partners” and one on the “Leading Associates” list.

Jamie Gorelick Named to Washingtonian's 2026 Most Powerful Women in Washington List

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 Z

Jamie Gorelick has been named to Washingtonian's 2026 list of the Most Powerful Women in Washington, in the Legal Powers category. The list recognizes 300 of the most influential women in Washington who are shaping government, business, the arts, law, media, education and nonprofits.

Colorado Super Lawyers Recognizes Two WilmerHale Lawyers in Its 2027 List

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:32:00 Z

Super Lawyers has selected two WilmerHale partners for inclusion in its 2027 Colorado Super Lawyers list, which will be published in March 2027.

Seth Waxman Delivers Keynote at ABA Death Penalty Representation Project's 40th Anniversary Event

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:50:00 Z

Partner Seth Waxman delivered the keynote speech at the American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project's 2026 Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event, held September 17th in Washington, DC. The program marked the project's 40th anniversary.

WilmerHale Named a Law360 2026 Massachusetts Powerhouse

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:17:00 Z

WilmerHale has been named a Law360 2026 Massachusetts Powerhouse, a recognition honoring firms for the strength and impact of their work across the state.

PTC Completes Acquisition of ST-920 Fabry Disease Gene Therapy

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z

PTC Therapeutics, Inc. announced that it has completed the previously announced transaction with Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. to acquire ST-920, a BLA-stage, one-time administered AAV gene therapy product candidate for Fabry disease.

Cindy Vreeland Honored with BBA's Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:44:00 Z

The Boston Bar Association has recognized WilmerHale retired partner Cindy Vreeland with its 2026 Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award, honoring a career in which she paired a demanding intellectual property practice with sustained advocacy for human trafficking survivors.

Former CIA Deputy Director and Treasury Undersecretary David S. Cohen, Returns to WilmerHale

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:00:00 Z

David S. Cohen, who served as deputy director of the CIA from 2015 to 2017 and again from 2021 to 2025, as well as under secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the Department of the Treasury, has returned to WilmerHale as senior counsel.

Confluence Financial Partners Announces Strategic Partnership with Constellation Wealth Capital

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z

Confluence Financial Partners, an independent wealth management firm with approximately $7.6 billion in assets under management and additional 401(k) plan assets as of August 2026 that has experienced significant growth in recent years, announced a new strategic partnership with Constellation Wealth Capital.

Mayo Clinic and Thermo Fisher Scientific Launch Precure, LLC

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Thermo Fisher Scientific in the founding of its partnership with the Mayo Clinic to launch Precure, LLC, which aims to help transform how the life sciences community understands the biological changes that occur as people move from health toward disease.

Forbes Names Five WilmerHale Partners Among America's Top Lawyers

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 Z

Forbes has named five WilmerHale partners to its 2026 list of America's Top Lawyers, which highlights "the finest in the profession" — lawyers with impressive track records in their specialties and reputations for excellence among peers and clients.

WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, Four Named to Hall of Fame

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:30:00 Z

Lawdragon has selected 52 WilmerHale lawyers for inclusion in The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list.

Schrödinger Announces Licensing and Collaboration Agreement with Tectora Therapeutics

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z

Schrödinger, Inc. announced the formation of Tectora, a new biotechnology company it co-founded with New Enterprise Associates and RA Capital Management, focused on developing innovative therapies for immunology and inflammation.

Lexology Index Recognizes 13 WilmerHale Lawyers in its Thought Leaders – USA 2027 Guide

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z

Thirteen WilmerHale lawyers have been highlighted in this year's Lexology Index: Thought Leaders – USA guide.

Envestnet to Acquire Vestmark, Expanding WealthTech Capabilities

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Vestmark, a premier provider of portfolio management technology, institutional-grade trading, and outsourced investment management services for some of the industry's largest wealth firms, in its acquisition by Envestnet, a leading Adaptive WealthTech company.

WilmerHale Further Strengthens Transactional Capabilities with Tax Partner Jeffrey Tolin

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:21:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that leading tax lawyer Jeffrey Tolin has joined the firm as a partner in its Tax Practice, deepening the firm’s tax capabilities and further enhancing the strategic counsel it provides on complex transactions.

WilmerHale Honored for Outstanding Pro Bono Service by the DC Circuit Judicial Conference

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:04:00 Z

The Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services of the Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Circuit has honored WilmerHale for its outstanding pro bono legal service in 2025.

WilmerHale Team Recognized by Litigation Daily for Patent Trial Victory

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:30:00 Z

A WilmerHale trial team led by partners Bob Gunther, Omar Khan and Laura Macro received a shout-out in Litigation Daily's August 28, 2026, "Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs" column for securing a $56 million jury verdict on behalf of Beckman Coulter in a patent infringement dispute against Cytek Biosciences.

Former FTC Official and Consumer Protection Leader Rebecca Unruh Joins WilmerHale

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that former Federal Trade Commission official Rebecca M. Unruh has joined the firm as a partner as part of its industry-leading team that assists clients with a broad range of FTC and consumer-protection related issues.

WilmerHale Recognized in Eight Categories at the 2026 DC Legal Awards

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:40:00 Z

WilmerHale has been recognized in eight categories at the 2026 DC Legal Awards. Formerly known as The National Law Journal's awards, the DC Legal Awards celebrate excellence across the capital's legal profession, spotlighting the top litigation and appellate work of the past year.

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Announces Pricing of an Upsized $500 Million Underwritten Public Offering of Common Stock

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised the underwriters in the public offering of 16,203,500 shares of common stock of Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMLX), at a public offering price of $35.50 per share, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase an additional 2,113,500 shares of common stock.

Washington Post Highlights WilmerHale's Role in California Death Penalty Challenge

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:20:00 Z

A recent Washington Post article highlighted a lawsuit challenging California's death penalty statute based on allegations that its application results in significant racial disparities. The litigation was brought by a coalition represented by WilmerHale that includes the Legal Defense Fund, the ACLU Capital Punishment Project, the ACLU of Northern California and the California Office of the State Public Defender.

Ryan Chabot Named a 2026 Law360 Rising Star

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 Z

Partner Ryan Chabot has been recognized as a Law360 Rising Star in the Class Action category for 2026. The annual series honors attorneys under the age of 40 whose accomplishments distinguish them as emerging leaders in their fields.

WilmerHale Leads Law360 Pulse's 2026 Pro Bono Ranking

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:35:00 Z

WilmerHale ranked first in the nation on Law360 Pulse's 2026 Pro Bono ranking, placing first among the largest law firms (601 or more attorneys). The ranking is based on the percentage of attorneys spending the American Bar Association's yearly recommendation of 50 hours or more on pro bono cases.

WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2027 List

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:26:00 Z

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 179 attorneys from WilmerHale in its 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list. This accolade highlights attorneys whose noteworthy contributions are gaining significant attention within the legal community.

WilmerHale Lawyers Named Among the 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, Four Recognized as Lawyers of the Year

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized four WilmerHale partners with five 2027 Lawyer of the Year awards, and the publication recognized a total of 101 attorneys from the firm.

Taylor Gooch Named to the Daily Journal's 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers List

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:45:00 Z

The Daily Journal has named Partner Taylor Gooch to its 2026 Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers list, which recognizes California attorneys under the age of 40 for their achievements, leadership and contributions to the legal profession.

State Street Issues $500 Million of Series L Preferred Stock

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) in its public offering of 500,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its 6.350% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series L, with a liquidation preference of $100,000 per share.