Industrial services, healthcare, AI infrastructure, defense, and fast-casual dining – the sectors driving PE activity in 2026 – have two things in common: recurring revenue and limited macro exposure. Meanwhile, SaaS businesses vulnerable to AI disruption are seeing significant valuation declines. Learn where the smart capital is flowing in our Q&A with Chris Sheaffer, global vice chair of Reed Smith's Private Equity Group - https://lnkd.in/gqMeeHaJ
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This week, Learning & Development were delighted to welcome 26 first-year associates from Hong Kong, London, and Paris to our London office for the Associate Advantage EMEA Foundation In-Person Learning Event. The event was designed to celebrate the associates’ first year in practice, while developing key practice skills and building connections with peers and firm leaders. Highlights included practical hands-on sessions focusing on AI tools, negotiation, and insights into client service from firm alumni. Thanks to our partner and senior staff faculty, and to the London office for hosting us at One Blossom Yard!
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Reed Smith just launched Private Equity Behind the Scenes, a global article series in which our lawyers examine the forces, challenges, and opportunities shaping today’s private equity market. The series covers the issues that matter most to sponsors, investors, and portfolio companies. As private equity funds adapt to a market that demands heightened scrutiny and longer horizons, dealmakers are creating value through operational discipline, sector selectivity, and increasingly sophisticated deal structures. Our Chris Sheaffer, David Hayes, Panos Katsambas, and Tom Whelan share perspectives in this video introduction. Explore the series: https://lnkd.in/em8KwM-q
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Reed Smith 2026 Partner Retreat – “Level Up” We recently hosted our annual partner retreat in San Diego. Wonderful to bring over 600 partners together in California, which is home to five Reed Smith offices, to collaborate and hear firsthand about the impactful work being done for our clients around the world. Following a record 2025 for revenue and profitability, our conference theme, “Level Up,” reinforced our focus on delivering the highest level of service, deepening relationships across practices and regions, and bringing the full strength of technology and AI to best serve our clients. We were honored to welcome former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as our keynote speaker for a dynamic Q&A with partners and client guests. An energizing retreat, all focused on ensuring we continue to meet and exceed our clients’ evolving needs. Reed Smith is firing on all cylinders.
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This week, 64 senior associates from across Reed Smith’s U.S. offices gathered in Houston for an immersive three-day development program focused on leadership, client service, firm strategy, and the evolving role of AI in legal practice. The program brought together lawyers, firm leaders, and alumni now serving in in-house roles to explore how we can continue delivering exceptional value to clients in a rapidly evolving landscape. Thank you to all of our faculty, panelists, and alumni contributors for investing time and insight in the next generation of firm leadership.
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Our team had the opportunity to connect with leaders across the digital asset industry and discuss what’s ahead for the market at Bitcoin 2026 recently. With experience advising on early digital asset treasury transactions, our team continues to support clients across M&A, capital markets, corporate governance, and regulatory matters. Thank you to The Bitcoin Conference and NAKAMOTO for the collaboration and conversations throughout the week. We’re excited to continue helping clients navigate the next phase of growth in the industry. Our team at Bitcoin 2026: Constantine Karides Katherine E. Geddes Anne Peetz Jonathan Ammons Jennifer Riso Dylan T.F. Ross Annie McCool
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Reed Smith recently represented EquiLend, a Welsh Carson portfolio company, in connection with its acquisition of Finadium, a research and consultancy firm serving the securities finance, repo, collateral, prime brokerage, and capital markets infrastructure industries - https://lnkd.in/g9EVfaT5 The acquisition expands EquiLend's access to market intelligence, data products, and consultancy capabilities, and EquiLend will invest in broadening and expanding Finadium's consultancy services. The Reed Smith private equity team was led by Chris Sheaffer, Anatoliy Rozental, Lowell Bourgeois, Michael Meyers, and Adam Fink.
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We are excited to partner with 4ATX Foundation to empower the next generation of leaders. We’re looking forward to creating real impact to help fuel the future ahead!
Fueling the future of 4ATX. 💚🖤 We’re proud to welcome Reed Smith LLP as a new partner, supporting Verde Leaders and creating more access, more opportunities, and a stronger future for our community! 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eDphA7Xw
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Reed Smith partners Ben Fliegel and Michael Salimbene, Pharm.D. have been published in Risk Management Magazine, exploring the insurance coverage implications arising from recent social media addiction rulings. As courts continue to grapple with claims linking social media platforms to youth mental health harms, the insurance landscape is shifting in meaningful ways. In this article, our team examines the coverage fallout from these landmark decisions, including how insurers and policyholders should be thinking about risk allocation, policy interpretation, and the evolving duty to defend. This is a rapidly developing area at the intersection of technology, public health, and insurance law, and we are proud to be leading the dialogue on these critical issues. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gHeZZh5v
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Join us on Thursday, May 28, for Reed Smith’s Virtual Mental Health Summit. This annual event is dedicated to promoting mental wellness and inclusion in the workplace. This year’s summit features keynote speaker Malcolm E Nowlin, who will share insights on looking ahead with purpose and optimism. The summit will also explore: • Leveraging technology to enhance focus, connection, and balance • The power of peer support in strengthening well-being • Building resilience through intentional practice (CLE session) We look forward to welcoming you to the summit and continuing the conversation around mental wellness in the workplace. To register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gvbXYyqk
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