Reed Smith LLP

We are thrilled to be shortlisted in three categories for the Chambers Middle East Awards 2025! • UAE Construction Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year • UAE Non-Contentious Construction Law Firm of the Year • UAE Technology, Media & Telecoms Law Firm of the Year Our UAE-based construction team is led by regional office managing partner Sachin Kerur along with partners Michelle Nelson and James Willn reinforced by counsel Christopher Edwards and associates Alison Eslick, Laura Adams, Finlay Donaldson and Lauren Banner. Our entertainment and media team in the UAE is led by partner Jamie Ryder and strengthened by associates Alex Mackay and Sara Mohammed (Al-Ali). This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of both groups. We look forward to the awards ceremony on April 10, 2025. With offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, we’re a provider of top-tier legal services across the region. Read the full listing here: https://lnkd.in/ew6gRRV6 #ReedSmith #ConstructionLaw #TMTLaw

🎧Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eDSJ7y9X - Shannon Llenza, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft and Commander, U.S. Navy Reserve (retired), reflects with Reed Smith data coordinator Mark Butterfield, a member of RSVets, Reed Smith’s veterans business inclusion group, on how her military service has impacted her legal, governmental, and corporate career. #Veterans #InclusivityIncluded

We’re thrilled to announce the promotion of 24 lawyers to partner and 31 lawyers to counsel, effective January 1 - https://lnkd.in/gf2CTNSP - These promotions span 14 offices across the U.S. and EMEA, representing a dozen practice groups and all five of our core industry groups: financial services; life sciences and health care; energy and natural resources; entertainment and media; and transportation. With half of our new partner class identifying as diverse (including women), these promotions reflect our commitment to building an inclusive and representative partnership. Congratulations to our talented colleagues! We’re proud to celebrate their success and the impact they continue to make for our clients worldwide. #NewPartners #LegalNews #GlobalLawFirm #DEI

🎧Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eHK7f8Td - In its first leading judgment (decision of November 18, 2024, docket no.: VI ZR 10/24), the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) dealt with claims for non-material damages pursuant to Art. 82 GDPR following a scraping incident. According to the BGH, a proven loss of control or well-founded fear of misuse of the scraped data by third parties is sufficient to establish non-material damage. The BGH therefore bases its interpretation of the concept of damages on the case law of the CJEU, but does not provide a clear definition and leaves many questions unanswered. Our German data litigation lawyers, Andy Splittgerber, Dr. Hannah von Wickede and Johannes Berchtold, LL.M., discuss this judgment and offer insights for organizations and platforms on what to expect in the future. #TechLawTalks #GermanLaw #GDPR

🏢 Logistics properties: The backbone of modern commerce 🚛 As part of our informative series on global supply chains, Nick Harris explores how from sprawling warehouses to last-mile delivery hubs, logistics properties are driving the e-commerce boom while paving the way for a greener future. 📈 Why they matter 🌍 Strategic locations: Near highways, ports and cities for fast, cost-effective delivery. 🛒 E-Commerce growth: Meeting skyrocketing demand for next-day delivery. ♻️ Sustainability push: Energy-efficient HVAC, solar panels and repurposed buildings. 💼 Resilient investment: Stable returns, long leases and strong demand—even in uncertain times. 🌟 Future-focused As consumer habits evolve and environmental concerns grow, logistics properties are stepping up with innovation and adaptability. They’re not just a critical link in supply chains—they’re a dynamic investment opportunity. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eGZtT5ga What excites you most about the future of logistics properties? Let us know! 💬 #FromA2B #Logistics #Ecommerce #SustainableRealEstate #SupplyChain

Reed Smith is pleased to announce that we’ve again achieved top rankings from the Financial Times in its annual North America Innovative Lawyers Report 2024 - https://lnkd.in/exTQgGgV In its 2024 Report, the FT called our global Life Sciences and Health Care Industry Practice Group a “Stand-Out,” its highest tier, for advising on reproductive and maternal health care issues. We were “Highly Commended” in the AI Strategy category, highlighting the firm’s multifaceted explorations of generative AI and GenAI and Intelligence Augmentation systems. Our powerful due diligence tool for vetting global corporate vendors was “Highly Commended” in the Digital Legal Products category; while our automated, tailored, interactive Data Inventory Survey Tool was “Commended” in the Using Data category. Last but not least, we were a “Law Firm of the Year” finalist at this year’s FT Innovative Lawyer Awards for the second year in a row. #Innovation #LegalExcellence #AI

📢 We want to hear from you! 🌍📦 Help shape the future of global supply chains by sharing your insights in our quick, anonymous survey. 🕒 It only takes 5 minutes! 👉 Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/483NV4H Thank you for making your voice heard! 🙌 #DecodingTheGlobalSupplyChain

We are thrilled to announce that we’ve earned top rankings in the 2025 edition of Chambers Asia-Pacific, reflecting our dedication to providing top-tier legal services across the Asia-Pacific region- https://lnkd.in/g9ssXW6W Highlights include: 19 practice rankings across five national jurisdictions and regionwide; Band 1 practice rankings for Shipping, Dispute Resolution, and Corporate/M&A; and 12 individual lawyers earning recognition in 15 categories. Congratulations to Bryan Tan and Simon Spells for earning endorsements in multiple categories. Special congratulations to those who received the highest ranking, Band 1: Alex Andrews for Shipping: International Firms, South Korea; and Han Ming Ho, for Investment Funds: International, Singapore. We deeply appreciate our clients for sharing their feedback with Chambers. Thank you for choosing us as your partners – we are committed to exceeding your expectations. #ReedSmith #ChambersAsiaPacific #LegalExcellence #TopRankings #AsiaPacificLaw

🎧Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eQMrkG-R - Reed Smith alum Douglas Sayranian shares his journey from M&A senior associate in New York to his current role in-house as general counsel at cyber threat intelligence company Intel 471. #CyberIntelligence #CyberThreat #CareerFootprints

🎧Listen now: https://lnkd.in/enb6hXDN - Against the backdrop of a new administration, the introduction of new HSR rules in early 2025 will impose significant additional burdens and risks on deals subject to premerger notification in the United States. How will new DOJ and FTC leadership impact antitrust enforcement, can we expect the private equity industry to remain a key target under the new administration, and what can private equity firms do to prepare? In this episode of our Private Equity Spotlight series, private equity M&A partner Nick Gibson is joined by antitrust partners Michelle Mantine, Edward Schwartz and Christopher Brennan. #PrivateEquity #antitrust #DealmakerInsights