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1. Sue Nieto joins White & Case as a partner in Washington, DC

Sue Nieto joins White & Case as a partner in Washington, DC - International - 1 min read Sue Nieto joins White & Case as a partner in Washington, DC Global law firm White & Case LLP is continuing to e

Sue Nieto joins White & Case as a partner in Washington, DC

Sue Nieto joins White & Case as a partner in Washington, DC - International - 1 min read Sue Nieto joins White & Case as a partner in Washington, DC Global law firm White & Case LLP is continuing to expand its Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice with the addition of Sue Nieto as a partner in Washington, DC. "US M&A activity is picking up in both sponsor and strategic deals," said the Firm's Chair Heather McDevitt. "At White & Case, we are strengthening our bench with talented additions like Sue so we can help clients execute with confidence in a complex dealmaking environment." Sue advises on mergers and acquisitions involving public and private companies, private equity funds, SPACs and joint ventures across a variety of sectors. She joins White & Case from Reed Smith, where she was a partner. Sue’s prior experience includes serving as in-house counsel at a quantitative trading firm. More than 25 lateral partners have joined the firm globally over the past year. Recent US-based additions include partners Andrea Basham, Jennifer Cheng, Paul Tiger, Airi Hammalov and Stephen Fraidin in New York; Gabriel Salinas, Josh Teahen, Ian Goldberg and Alex Miron in Houston; and Nicole Daley in Boston.

2. PwC names Alison Statham Global General Counsel

PwC names Alison Statham Global General Counsel - International - 2 min read PwC names Alison Statham Global General Counsel PwC announces a significant leadership change. Alison Statham will become t

PwC names Alison Statham Global General Counsel

PwC names Alison Statham Global General Counsel - International - 2 min read PwC names Alison Statham Global General Counsel PwC announces a significant leadership change. Alison Statham will become the Global General Counsel for the PwC network starting April 1, 2026. Statham brings extensive experience from her roles at PwC UK. This transition ensures continued strong leadership for PwC's global legal functions. PwC has completed a planned leadership transition, with Alison Statham assuming the role of Global General Counsel of the PwC network, effective 1 April, 2026. She succeeds Diana Weiss, who will retire from the firm on 30 June in line with PwC’s partner retirement framework. The transition follows a structured succession process and includes a handover period to ensure continuity in the leadership of the global legal function. The Global General Counsel leads international teams supporting the PwC network across a wide range of areas, including ethics, compliance, regulatory matters, litigation, investigations, governance, corporate and technology transactions, data, intellectual property and commercial contracting.

3. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader to launch on July 1 after partners approve combination

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader to launch on July 1 after partners approve combination - International - 2 min read Hogan Lovells Cadwalader to launch on July 1 after partners approve combination The propose

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader to launch on July 1 after partners approve combination

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader to launch on July 1 after partners approve combination - International - 2 min read Hogan Lovells Cadwalader to launch on July 1 after partners approve combination The proposed combination to form Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has been approved by partner vote, and the new firm is all set to be launched on July 1. The combination is set to bring together Hogan Lovells with Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft's market-leading finance, structured products, and capital markets capabilities. The proposed combination to form Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has been approved by partner vote, and the new firm is all set to be launched on July 1. The combination aims to create "a scaled global finance platform with deep, globally integrated regulatory and disputes capabilities serving key G20 markets, including New York and London," Hogan Lovells Cadwalader said in their statement. The combination is set to bring together Hogan Lovells with Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft's market-leading finance, structured products, and capital markets capabilities. With approximately 3,100 lawyers across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader will be among the top firms globally by revenue and size. The firm will have one of the largest offices of any major law firm in the rapidly growing financial capital of Charlotte, North Carolina. “We are creating a firm like no other, with the expertise to advise clients on their most complex work across the G20,” said Hogan Lovells CEO Miguel Zaldivar, who will serve as CEO of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. “We have been on the road over the past few months speaking with clients, partners, associates, and business teams—and these conversations have emphatically affirmed the strategic thinking that inspired this combination. We see strong opportunities for growth, and clients have expressed enthusiasm and excitement…

4. Nesco asserts compliance with safety norms amid ongoing probe

Nesco asserts compliance with safety norms amid ongoing probe - Corporate & Business - 2 min read Nesco asserts compliance with safety norms amid ongoing probe Nesco Limited has stated there was no la

Nesco asserts compliance with safety norms amid ongoing probe

Nesco asserts compliance with safety norms amid ongoing probe - Corporate & Business - 2 min read Nesco asserts compliance with safety norms amid ongoing probe Nesco Limited has stated there was no lapse on its part or by its employees regarding a recent incident at its venue, offering full cooperation with ongoing investigations. The company emphasized its commitment to visitor safety and compliance with all regulations, expressing condolences to the victims and hope for the injured's recovery. Nesco Limited on Wednesday said there was no lapse or negligence on its part or by its employees in connection with the recent incident at its exhibition and events venue, even as authorities continue to investigate the matter. "We are extending our full cooperation to the investigating authorities and are providing all necessary assistance to support a comprehensive and timely inquiry," they said in their exchange filing. In a disclosure to stock exchanges, the company said it is fully cooperating with the investigating agencies and extending all necessary assistance to support a comprehensive and timely inquiry. Nesco added that the safety and well-being of visitors to its premises remain of paramount importance. “Our heartfelt condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives, and we sincerely hope for the recovery of the individual currently undergoing treatment,” the company said. Nesco said it has, at all times, complied with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and prescribed protocols governing events hosted at its venue. Adequate safety and security arrangements were put in place for the event in line with such requirements, it added.

5. Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, 15 others convicted for murder of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda

Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, 15 others convicted for murder of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda A special court in Bengaluru on Wednesday convicted Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and 15 others in the 2016 murder

Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, 15 others convicted for murder of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda

Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, 15 others convicted for murder of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda A special court in Bengaluru on Wednesday convicted Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and 15 others in the 2016 murder case of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda from Dharwad. The judgment was delivered by special court judge Santosh Gajanan Bhat. Yogesh Gowda, a BJP leader and former member of the Dharwad Zila Panchayat, was brutally killed at his gym in Dharwad on June 15, 2016. Following the murder, a first information report (FIR) was registered at the Dharwad Suburban Police Station. The CBI investigated the case and filed a chargesheet for offences of criminal conspiracy, murder, public servant disobeying law to shield an accused, destruction of evidence, unlawful assembly and rioting with deadly weapons, illegal possession and trafficking of arms and public servant's misconduct for undue gain. Kulkarni was arrested by the CBI on November 5, 2020. On August 11, 2021, the Supreme Court granted him conditional bail. However, on June 7, 2025, the Supreme Court cancelled his bail, observing that there was credible evidence of him attempting to contact or influence witnesses during the trial.

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