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Bloomberg Law Highlights WilmerHale’s Growing Transactional Practice

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:09:00 Z

Bloomberg Law recently highlighted WilmerHale’s growing transactional practice and the Firm’s strategy of drawing on its regulatory strengths to advise clients on sophisticated transactions, particularly in highly regulated industries. The article notes that the Firm has closed 27 M&A deals totaling more than $20 billion so far this year.

WilmerHale Secures Series of Victories for Los Angeles County in Federal Election Litigation

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:31:00 Z

WilmerHale secured a series of significant victories on behalf of Los Angeles County in closely watched federal litigation concerning the processing and counting of mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Leading Complex Commercial Litigators Join WilmerHale in California

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:00:00 Z

WilmerHale is pleased to announce that David Singh and Morgan MacBride will be joining the firm as partners in its Commercial Litigation Practice Group, based in the Palo Alto office.

The American Lawyer Profiles Ambassador Robert Kimmitt’s Career in Public Service and Private Practice

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:10:00 Z

The American Lawyer recently profiled WilmerHale Senior International Counsel Ambassador Robert M. Kimmitt, a 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, reflecting on the experiences and opportunities that have shaped his decades-long career across government, law, business and the military.

WilmerHale Advises PyrAmes in Series B Financing

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:42:00 Z

WilmerHale advised PyrAmes in the initial close of its Series B financing round, led by a strategic investor.

Level AI to Be Acquired by Five9

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Level AI, an AI native platform for the customer journey, in its acquisition by Five9, Inc., marking an important milestone in Level AI’s continued growth.

Litigation Daily Names WilmerHale Team “Litigators of the Week” Runners-Up for North Fork Rancheria Victory

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:30:00 Z

Litigation Daily has recognized a WilmerHale team led by Christopher Babbitt as a runner-up for Litigator of the Week following the Firm’s major victory on behalf of the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians in litigation concerning the tribe’s long-planned $700 million casino in Madera County, California.

Former Treasury Under Secretary Jonathan McKernan Returns to WilmerHale

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:30:00 Z

WilmerHale announced the return of Jonathan McKernan, most recently the Treasury Department’s Under Secretary for Domestic Finance and a former member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors, as a partner in the firm’s Financial Institutions Group.

Peter Neiman Inducted as Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:44:00 Z

In a ceremony held on October 23, WilmerHale Partner Peter Neiman was formally inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), joining an elite group recognized for exceptional trial advocacy and dedication to the highest standards of the legal profession.

Ambassador Robert Kimmitt Honored With The American Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:51:00 Z

WilmerHale Senior International Counsel Ambassador Robert M. Kimmitt has been named a 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by The American Lawyer, recognizing his distinguished career and longstanding contributions to the legal profession, public service and the global business community.

WilmerHale Recognized in 2027 Edition of Best Law Firms®

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 Z

WilmerHale earned 22 national Tier 1 rankings in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®. The firm also earned 68 metropolitan Tier 1 rankings across seven markets. Best Law Firms has ranked WilmerHale for 17 consecutive years.

WilmerHale Advises GE HealthCare as Lead Investor in Laza Medical's $160 Million Series B Financing

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:30:00 Z

WilmerHale represented GE HealthCare in its funding of Laza Medical, Inc.'s $160 million Series B structured financing, which will support Laza's mission to transform the cardiac catheterization laboratory through intelligent imaging technology.

WilmerHale Recognized as a Top Women-Led Business in Massachusetts for Thirteenth Year

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:00 Z

WilmerHale has once again been recognized as a Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts by The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe Magazine, marking the thirteenth consecutive year the firm has earned the recognition. The 2026 list recognizes women-led organizations across Massachusetts.

WilmerHale Partners Discuss Congressional Investigations with The Washington Post

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:00:00 Z

In an article published November 3, 2026, WilmerHale partners Green and DaCunha told The Washington Post how the midterm elections could shape the congressional investigations landscape, advising businesses on how best to position themselves and what to watch for.

Neros Signs $450M Conditional Loan Commitment with the Office of Strategic Capital to Establish America's Drone Industrial Base

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 Z

WilmerHale advised Neros Technologies on its $450M conditional loan commitment from the Office of Strategic Capital to accelerate vertically integrated manufacturing of multiple drone platforms and the critical components that go into them.

WilmerHale Recognized Across Practices in the JUVE Handbook 2026/2027

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:05:00 Z

WilmerHale has been recognized in the latest edition of the JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms 2026/2027 for its work across several areas of the German legal market.

Forbes Names Sonal N. Mehta to Its Inaugural List of America's Top Lawyers for AI

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:52:00 Z

As artificial intelligence reshapes how companies innovate and compete, Forbes has named WilmerHale partner Sonal N. Mehta to its inaugural list of America's Top Lawyers for AI, which recognizes what the publication calls "the top artificial intelligence practitioners in the country."

Lawdragon Names Lloyd Firth to Its Inaugural List of 100 Leading Lawyers in London

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:12:00 Z

WilmerHale Partner Lloyd Firth has earned a place in the inaugural 2027 Lawdragon 100 Leading Lawyers in London list.

WilmerHale Secures Major Victory for North Fork Rancheria in Long-Running Casino Dispute

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:15:00 Z

On October 29, 2026, WilmerHale secured a significant victory for the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians in litigation concerning the tribe’s opening of a long-planned $700 million casino in Madera County, California.

Anjan Sahni Receives 2027 Burton Award for Law Firm Leadership

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:53:00 Z

The Burton Awards has named WilmerHale Managing Partner Anjan Sahni the recipient of its 2027 Law Firm Leadership Award, which recognizes exceptional leadership and contributions to the legal profession.

New York Super Lawyers Recognizes 21 WilmerHale Lawyers in Its 2026 Lists

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:27:00 Z

Super Lawyers has selected 21 WilmerHale lawyers for inclusion in its 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers and New York Metro Rising Stars lists.

WilmerHale Secures First Circuit Victory for 1Globe Capital

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:30:00 Z

The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has affirmed in full the dismissal of securities litigation against WilmerHale client 1Globe Capital, leaving the Plaintiff, French investment firm MW Gestion, with no remaining claims.

Eight WilmerHale Lawyers Recognized in 2027 IAM Global Leaders Guide

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:28:00 Z

IAM Global Leaders, an annual guide to the world’s leading private practice patent experts, has recognized eight WilmerHale lawyers in its 2027 edition.

Erin Meyer Receives City Bar Justice Center Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:20:00 Z

WilmerHale Pro Bono Counsel Erin Meyer has been selected to receive a 2026 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award from the City Bar Justice Center in recognition of her exemplary work with its Veterans Assistance Project. The award recognizes Meyer’s commitment to providing pro bono legal services to veterans and supporting the project’s mission.

A Voice Restored: How a Landmark Voting Rights Victory Changed One Virginian’s Life

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:00 Z

This November, King will cast a ballot for the first time in his adult life following a landmark voting rights victory secured by WilmerHale, Protect Democracy, and the ACLU of Virginia. The litigation successfully challenged Virginia’s longstanding felony disenfranchisement regime, opening the door for hundreds of thousands of Virginians to regain access to the ballot box.

WilmerHale Hosts Nonprofit Legal Clinic with Visa and JDC

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:17:00 Z

On October 22, 2026, WilmerHale hosted a virtual legal clinic in collaboration with the Community Organization Representation Project of the Justice & Diversity Center of The Bar Association of San Francisco, in partnership with Visa.

Q&A: Brittany Amadi on Expanding Access to the Ballot Box

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 Z

With Election Day approaching, voting rights are again at the center of national conversations about democracy and civic participation. For WilmerHale Partner Brittany Amadi, a recent pro bono victory in Virginia underscores how creative lawyering and a commitment to public service can help expand access to the ballot box.

WilmerHale Advises State Street Corporation on $750 Million Registered Notes Offering and State Street Bank and Trust Company on $1.25 Billion Notes Offering

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:09:00 Z

On October 20, State Street Corporation, one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors including investment servicing, investment management and investment research and trading, announced that it issued $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2037.

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.