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Our global corporate practice is a full service group of 300 lawyers in more than 30 offices around the globe. We offer not just high quality, current legal advice, but also a pragmatic, future-focused approach that places each of your transactions in the larger context of your business objectives. Whether for M&A, capital markets or private equity transactions, or any type of commercial matter, we combine vast experience from working with some of the world’s most successful and sophisticated businesses with a wealth of knowledge of local law and business practice. We help you manage the now and anticipate the next.
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Reed Smith nominated for Fund Formation Law Firm in The Drawdown Awards 2026 The Drawdown Awards celebrate excellence and innovation within private fund operations. The winners will be selected by a panel of leading private capital fund COOs, CFOs, CCOs, GCs and CTOs. The judging panel will now review all shortlisted entries before selecting the winners, who will be announced at the ceremony on Tuesday 23 June. Brendan Gallen, partner in Reed Smith’s Global Corporate Group, said: "Being recognised once again as a finalist for Fund Formation Law Firm in The Drawdown Awards 2026 alongside some great teams is a further testament to the continuing growth and development of our private funds practice and our commitment to delivering innovative, tailored solutions for fund sponsors and institutional investors. We are proud to support our clients in structuring investment vehicles and achieving their investment objectives in what continues to be an increasingly complex market." Reed Smith’s fund formation and counseling lawyers are adept at advising fund sponsors and major institutional investors on the formation, structuring and negotiation of various private investment funds, including private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, hedge, continuation and alternative investment funds. This experience extends to advising on the full spectrum of securities, tax and regulatory issues associated with these vehicles. In addition, the firm has a leading practice advising on fund and co-investment financing, and can also handle GP led transactions and other secondary transactions, including the acquisition of minority stakes in fund GP management vehicles. The firm’s industry-specific knowledge in sectors such as shipping, aviation, transportation, energy and natural resources, renewables, entertainment and media, healthcare, technology, financial services, consumer and real estate also enables the firm to add value to clients investing in these sectors. The finalists can be viewed on The Drawdown’s website: https://lnkd.in/gaf7m9k3 Reed Smith contacts: Brendan Gallen, Panos Katsambas, Matt Evans and Andrew A. Panayides
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Last week, our Private Equity team hosted a networking reception at the prestigious Harvard Club of Boston ahead of the 2026 ACG Boston Tech Dealmakers Event, which Reed Smith was proud to sponsor. It was a pleasure connecting with so many leading industry participants, including private equity firms such as Bain Capital, Bloom Equity Partners, Clearhaven Partners, Cohere Capital, Goanna Capital Management, Trivest Partners, and Varen Capital Partners, among others. The event marked a fantastic way to celebrate the opening of our Boston office and hit the ground running.
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Save the Date: #TexFed 2026 is officially June 3–5, 2026. 📅 We’re returning to the beautiful La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio for the 42nd Annual Texas Federal Tax Institute. It’s more than a conference; it’s the one event where you can sharpen your tax edge and master your TexFed Two-step with the best in the business! Registration opens April 8. Visit texfedtax.org for updates. See you in San Antonio! 🤠🌵 2026 TexFed Sponsors: Holland & Knight LLP; BDO USA; Elliott, Thomason & Gibson, LLP; Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc (IPX1031); Kemp Smith LLP; King & Spalding; Kirkland & Ellis; KPMG; Latham & Watkins; Miller & Chevalier Chartered; Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Weaver; Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP; Baker Botts; Bracewell LLP; Calvetti Ferguson; Chamberlain Hrdlicka; CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Deloitte; EY; Foley & Lardner LLP; Gibson Dunn; Gray Reed; Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Jackson Walker LLP; JRBT; Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman LLP; Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C.; Norton Rose Fulbright; O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Reed Smith LLP; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates; Vinson & Elkins; Vistra Corp.; Winstead PC; Winston & Strawn LLP; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Moore Tax Law Group LLC; Alliant Insurance Services; PwC
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Excited to share that we are sponsoring the 7th Power & Gas Forum organised by energypress.gr at Zeus Wyndham Grand Athens on 6th and 7th of April. Our team Dimitris Assimakis, Minas - Christos Kitsilis, Georgia Koui and Eleni Alexiou looks forward to engaging discussions, exchanging insights, and connecting with clients, friends and industry peers. If you’re attending as well, feel free to reach out — we would be happy to connect!
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We are delighted to welcome Mohammed (I) AlAmmar and Anmar Al-Gharifi as partners in our Riyadh office, following their move from AlAmmar Law. This strategic hire significantly enhances our corporate capabilities in Saudi Arabia and reflects our continued investment in the Kingdom and the wider Middle East - https://lnkd.in/dHV2vTkH Anders Nilsson, Managing Partner of Reed Smith’s Middle East offices, said: "Mohammed and Anmar are among the most accomplished corporate lawyers in the Saudi market. Their experience advising on complex, high-value transactions and their strong relationships across the Kingdom significantly deepen our capabilities on the ground in Riyadh and position us to support clients navigating Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving business landscape." Together, the team brings unmatched local expertise combined with Reed Smith’s global platform to support clients across sectors and borders.
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We are delighted that our UK team has been ranked for Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market in the Chambers Europe 2026 guide. Congratulations to the following corporate lawyers for their individual rankings: Dimitris Assimakis, Greece, Energy Minas - Christos Kitsilis, Greece, Energy Brendan Gallen, UK, Investment Funds: Private Equity Philip Taylor, UK, Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market Michael Young, UK, Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market.
We’re pleased to share that Reed Smith has been recognized in Chambers Europe 2026, earning four practice rankings and 12 individual lawyer recognitions across Belgium, Greece, and the United Kingdom. Athens-based partner Dimitris Assimakis earned a prestigious Band 1 ranking for Greece, Energy – a testament to his exceptional client service. These rankings reflect the depth of our capabilities across EU law, energy, shipping, life sciences, M&A, private equity, litigation, and corporate law. We are grateful to our clients, whose trust and collaboration make this recognition possible. 🏆 Read the full listing: https://lnkd.in/e8vjr6pG
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Congratulations to our corporate lawyers Dimitris Assimakis, Adela Mues and Minas - Christos Kitsilis for their recognition in Legal 500 EMEA 2026. We are also thrilled to have been ranked in the following countries and practices: France Private Equity: Venture/Growth Capital UAE Corporate and M&A Investment Fund Formation and Management.
We are pleased to announce that we have been recognised for excellence across 29 practice areas in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide. This included Tier 1 rankings for our shipping practice in France, for energy in Greece, and for construction in the UAE, reflecting our market-leading reputation in these areas - https://lnkd.in/eRrGuJaM Seventeen of our lawyers earned individual accolades in the guide, including partner Dimitris Assimakis, who was ranked in two categories. He received a prestigious Hall of Fame ranking for Greece: Energy and was named a Leading Partner for Greece: Projects and Privatisation. The Hall of Fame honors lawyers who are “widely regarded as being at the very top of the profession.”
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We are pleased to announce that we have been recognised for excellence across 29 practice areas in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide. This included Tier 1 rankings for our shipping practice in France, for energy in Greece, and for construction in the UAE, reflecting our market-leading reputation in these areas - https://lnkd.in/eRrGuJaM Seventeen of our lawyers earned individual accolades in the guide, including partner Dimitris Assimakis, who was ranked in two categories. He received a prestigious Hall of Fame ranking for Greece: Energy and was named a Leading Partner for Greece: Projects and Privatisation. The Hall of Fame honors lawyers who are “widely regarded as being at the very top of the profession.”
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Article Alert: The AI M&A Playbook: Contracting for the Unknown As AI dealmaking accelerates, traditional M&A frameworks are falling short. This piece by Craig Lilly and Bryan Sykes breaks down how buyers and boards can navigate risk-covering AI-specific diligence, tailored reps & warranties, and evolving governance models. Link to article: https://lnkd.in/etmBXJ-n
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