Litera Acquires Office & Dragons to Revolutionize Legal Document Handling with AI-Driven Automation

Litera, a leading legal technology group, has announced the acquisition of Office & Dragons, a company known for its innovative mass drafting and editing software that incorporates intuitive automation and generative AI to facilitate document workflows for legal professionals. Samuel Smolkin, the founder and CEO of Office & Dragons, expressed his enthusiasm about joining forces with Litera. He mentioned that the entire team from Office & Dragons would be integrated into the new structure, hopeful for the growth opportunities that Litera’s vast resources and complementary products could offer. Office & Dragons has been recognized for … Read more

Kulumbegashvili’s ‘April’ Wins Over North America: Metrograph Pictures Acquires Dramatic Tale of Georgia Obstetrician Ahead of NY Film Festival Premiere

New York, NY – Metrograph Pictures has secured the North American distribution rights to “April,” a film by Dea Kulumbegashvili, which garnered the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. The announcement comes ahead of the film’s US debut set for October 7 at the New York Film Festival. “April” is Kulumbegashvili’s ambitious follow-up to her debut film, involving key collaborators from her previous project. The narrative centers on Nina, a proficient obstetrician working in a maternity hospital in Eastern Georgia. She faces intense scrutiny following a distressing incident, which brings her clandestine side … Read more

Family Legacy Cemented: Mano Family Acquires Full Ownership of Key Textile Firms to Bolster European Market Presence

BARCELOS, Portugal – In a strategic move to consolidate their holdings and enhance their influence in the European textile industry, the family of the late entrepreneur Mário Mano has successfully acquired the remaining shares to own 100% of ATB – Acabamentos Têxteis de Barcelos Lda. and ETEVIMOL – Empresa Textil de Vilardo Monte Lda., companies that he co-founded. RSN Advogados facilitated this major transaction, underpinning the family’s commitment to perpetuating Mano’s pioneering legacy and vision for the textile sector. As a result of the acquisition, Mário Mano’s sons, Ricardo Mano and Tiago Mano, will spearhead … Read more

Portuguese Fund Vallis Capital Partners Acquires Leading Document Management Firm Docout from EMC-B

MADRID, SPAIN – The EMC-B fund, managed by consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal, has announced the sale of technology consulting firm Docout to Portuguese fund Vallis Capital Partners. Docout is a leading company in the document management and business process outsourcing sector, with an annual turnover of approximately 20 million euros. Vallis Capital Partners, founded in 2010, is a venture capital fund based in Portugal with assets exceeding 200 million euros. The acquisition of Docout allows Vallis Capital Partners to expand its portfolio and strengthen its presence in the technology consulting industry. The deal was … Read more