Lawyers

PRA Welcomes Six New Lawyers, Including Three Partners, Boosting Lisbon Office Expertise in Key Legal Sectors

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Lisbon, Portugal — PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados has announced a significant expansion, integrating six lawyers from PVA Legal, including three partners. This move is aimed at bolstering its expertise in key areas such as real estate, tax, litigation, and employment, according to officials at the firm. Filipe Pimenta has joined PRA as a partner overseeing the real estate division in Lisbon. He brings over two decades of legal experience, having held prominent roles including president of the Cascais Delegation of the Portuguese Bar Association and vice-president of the General Council of the … Read more

Mayer Brown Shines at FT Innovative Lawyers Awards, Leading the Charge in Sustainability and Legal Innovation

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London, England – Mayer Brown has been recognized for its innovative contributions to sustainability in the legal sector, earning the title of Most Innovative in Sustainability at the recent Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards. The firm was also highlighted in the Financial Times’ 2025 Innovative Lawyers: Europe Report, further solidifying its reputation as a key player in the European legal landscape. The award for Most Innovative in Sustainability stems from Mayer Brown’s role in advising Standard Chartered Bank on a groundbreaking $3 billion clean energy infrastructure collateralized loan obligation (CLO) platform in collaboration with Apollo. … Read more

Mark Yohalem Recognized as a Leading Legal Talent in Daily Journal’s 2025 ‘Top 100 Lawyers’

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San Francisco, Calif. — Mark Yohalem, a distinguished attorney at the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers” by the Daily Journal for 2025. This accolade highlights his significant contributions to the legal field, particularly in technology and corporate law. With over 15 years of experience, Yohalem has established a reputation for his adept handling of complex litigation and advisory matters. His expertise lies in navigating the intricate landscape of intellectual property, technology transactions, and corporate governance. His clients, which range from startups to established … Read more

Democratic Senators Express Alarm Over Pentagon’s Plan to Deploy Military Lawyers as Immigration Judges

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WASHINGTON — A group of Democratic senators has expressed significant concerns regarding a recent Pentagon initiative allowing military lawyers to temporarily serve as immigration judges. They argue that this move could breach longstanding prohibitions against utilizing military personnel for law enforcement duties, potentially undermining the military’s judicial framework. The letter to military service branches, shared with the press, was dispatched shortly after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sanctioned the deployment of up to 600 military attorneys to the Justice Department. This initiative aligns with broader immigration enforcement strategies pursued by the Trump administration, which has seen … Read more