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Blackstone and Vista Equity Capital’s acquisition of Smartsheet was announced on September 24th 2024; and the acquisition closed on January 22nd 2025, as Smartsheet was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Both PE firms own an equal equity stake in Smartsheet. The move to take Smartsheet private was an all cash transaction with a…
The relationship between a fictional probate lawsuit written in the mid 19th century, and the cutting edge of artificial intelligence is far from apparent, but it might be increasingly pertinent. The satirical case embodied Dickens’ disgust of the Victorian legal system and its shortcomings, specifically that of the Court of Chancery. The multi-generational dispute is…
An exploration of Clifford Chance’s early adoption of AI, specifically the legal AI platform Harvey. What will the potential implications of the early implementation of AI in the legal space?
An exploration of Kirkland & Ellis’ dominance in the private equity sector this year and the factors behind their success.
An account of the Ashurst and Perkins Coie merger, and an exploration of the future benefits and potential downsides.