Practice

Seyfarth Shaw LLP Achieves Top Tier Rankings in Best Law Firms List: Recognized for Excellence in 15 Practice Areas Nationally

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Salt Lake City, Utah – Seyfarth Shaw LLP, a leading law firm, has been acknowledged as a Tier 1 Firm at the national level in multiple practice areas by Best Law Firms. The firm’s expertise has been recognized in a total of 15 different practice areas including Commercial Litigation, Construction, Employee Benefits, Employment-Management, Health Care, Immigration, Labor-Management, Real Estate, Trusts and Estates, and Litigation in six areas: Antitrust, Construction, ERISA, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, and Securities. In addition to their national recognition, Seyfarth Shaw LLP has also been ranked in Tier 2 nationally for … Read more

Fieldfisher Expands Madrid Office with Addition of International Arbitration Practice and New Partner, Pedro Claros

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Madrid, Spain – Fieldfisher, a law firm based in Madrid, has announced the appointment of Pedro Claros as partner and Head of Practice of the International Arbitration practice. This marks the first time that the firm will incorporate this practice area in its Spanish office. Joining Claros in his team will be Antonio Delgado, who will serve as international arbitration of counsel. Pedro Claros is a lawyer, arbitrator, and jurist with extensive experience in international litigation and arbitration since 1997. He possesses a Master’s degree in International and Comparative Law from Georgetown University Law Center, … Read more

Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Case: Supreme Court to Decide on Nondebtor Releases, Shaping Future of Chapter 11 Practice

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Indianapolis, Indiana: The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in December in a case involving Purdue Pharma, the pharmaceutical company accused of contributing to the opioid epidemic. The central issue at stake is whether the Bankruptcy Code permits a Chapter 11 plan to provide releases to nondebtor third parties without their consent. This case has garnered significant attention from the public and bankruptcy professionals alike, as it has the potential to bring about significant changes in Chapter 11 bankruptcy practice. Purdue Pharma and its affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Bankruptcy … Read more

Abreu Advogados Strengthens Public Law and Environment Practice with Three New Lawyers

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Lisbon, Portugal – Abreu Advogados, a leading law firm in Portugal, has expanded its urban planning and land use, public works, and environment practice by adding three new lawyers to its team. This move highlights the firm’s commitment to providing diverse services and reinforcing the expertise of its team. The new members joining Abreu Advogados are Ana Rodrigues de Almeida, who will be a professional partner, and Laëtitia Ferro Rodrigues and Tiago Salgueiro Mendes, who will both join as associates. Inês Sequeira Mendes, the managing partner of Abreu Advogados, expressed the firm’s investment and dedication … Read more