Sectors

Telles Expands Leadership Team with Four Strategic New Partners in Key Legal Sectors

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Lisbon, Portugal — Telles has elevated four attorneys to partner status, enhancing its leadership team in critical areas of legal practice. The new partners, Guilherme Seabra Galante, José Pedroso de Melo, Nuno Marques, and Pedro Matias Pereira, expand the firm’s roster to 27 partners among 150 attorneys. Guilherme Seabra Galante and Nuno Marques will focus on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. Galante brings 15 years of legal experience, particularly in privatisation, corporate restructuring, and commercial contracts. His expertise has been valuable to listed companies and major groups, especially within the tourism and … Read more

"Judge Richard Leon’s Stinging Rebuke of Trump’s Executive Order Highlights Legal Sector’s Battle for Independence"

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Washington, D.C. — A recent ruling by Judge Richard Leon has sparked significant discussion regarding the implications for the legal landscape as his decision emphatically rebuffed the Trump administration’s attempt to undermine a prominent law firm associated with former FBI Director Robert Mueller. This ruling not only favored WilmerHale but also raised questions about broader impacts on the legal system in the United States. The case revolves around executive orders issued by President Trump targeting law firms that have engaged in work deemed unfavorable by the administration, particularly related to immigrant rights and electoral reforms. … Read more

Gramercy Triumphs with Strong Returns from Law Firm’s Loan Refinancing Amid Legal Sector’s Downturn

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Stamford, Connecticut – In a notable financial maneuver, Gramercy, an investment management firm, has successfully achieved a substantial return on investment by refinancing a loan extended to the mass tort law firm, Rueb Stoller Daniel. This move not only underscores Gramercy’s strategic acumen but also illuminates a ray of hope in an industry that has recently seen a downturn in returns from mass tort proceedings. Interestingly, the successful refinancing of the $85 million loan was buoyed by the law firm’s ability to settle cases which covered more than the outstanding loan amount. Specifically, the settled … Read more

Epiq Strengthens Class Action and Fraud Prevention Sectors with Tom Davis as New Chief of Staff

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NEW YORK — Epiq, a global leader in legal services and technology, announced the appointment of Tom Davis as Chief of Staff for its Class Action, Remediation, and Mass Tort business unit, confirmed on Tuesday. Davis brings a wealth of experience in operations and fraud prevention to a role critical for overseeing the intricate dynamics of class action suits and large-scale legal remedies. Previously, Davis held the position of vice president of operations and fraud prevention at Garden City Group (GCG), known for its robust administration of class actions before its acquisition by Epiq in … Read more