In a continuation of one of the largest “Big Law” lateral acquisitions in at least the past year, Barnes & Thornburg welcomes partners Megan McCarthy in Minneapolis and Benjamin Vernon in Los Angeles, as well as counsel Donna Brady in Los Angeles and associate Garrett Shaikh in the firm’s newly opened Phoenix office.

Simon®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, announced today that its majority-owned operating partnership subsidiary, Simon Property Group, L.P. (the "Operating Partnership"), has amended, restated and extended its $5.0 billion multi-currency unsecured revolving credit facility.

DWS today announced the appointment of Barbara Richter as Head of Asset Based Finance, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities across private credit and asset based investment strategies. Barbara brings extensive experience across asset based finance, structured credit and private investments, with a strong track record in building and scaling asset backed platforms across Europe and globally.

Polsinelli is pleased to announce that Jonathan D. Salm has joined the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office as a shareholder in its Health Care Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. His addition reflects the continued growth of the firm’s Corporate & Transactional Practices from coast to coast, following the recent arrivals of Jonathan K. Kitchen and Daniel E. Cohen in New York, and the continued deepening of its health care bench.

Haynes Boone advised Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP), a publicly traded developer of autonomous security technologies and AI-driven software platforms, in its acquisition of Event Risk LLC, a nationwide provider of licensed security guarding services and executive protection.

Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that it has relocated its Miami office, moving to the 17thand 18thfloors at 200 S. Biscayne Boulevard. The office expansion and redesign reflect the firm’s ongoing global commitment to investing in its clients, its people, and the communities in which it operates.

AlbaCore Capital Group (“AlbaCore”), MUFG Bank, Ltd. (“MUFG Bank”) and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (the “Trust Bank”) are pleased to announce the formation of a new strategic partnership aimed at providing global investors with scalable and sustainable access to UK and European infrastructure debt.

Abacus Finance Group, LLC – a leading provider of cash flow-based, senior debt for sponsor-led investments in lower middle-market companies – today announced that it served as Senior Secured Credit Facilities Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger to support LongueVue Capital’s partnership with Saelens, a differentiated precision manufacturing platform specializing in machining services and strategic sourcing for OEM customers across diverse industrial end markets.

Top California Lender, a nationwide private lender specializing in commercial real estate financing, announces the successful closing of a $6 million loan supporting the acquisition and repositioning of a 92-unit senior living community in Scottsdale, Arizona, within the rapidly growing Phoenix metropolitan area.

The American Bankers Association’s Economic Advisory Committee expects the U.S. economy to continue expanding through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. The committee's latest forecast also expects inflation to remain above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target due in part to geopolitical events, including trade policy and the ongoing military action in the Middle East.

B. Riley Securities, Inc., a leading full-service investment bank, served as exclusive financial advisor to Silent House, an award-winning production studio and creative agency, in its acquisition by TAIT, a pioneer in concert staging and global leader of live experiences.

Sound Point Capital Management, LP (“Sound Point”), a global alternative credit manager, today announced the final close of Strategic Capital Fund III (“SCF III” or the “Fund”) with $1.5 billion in total capital commitments, reaching the Fund’s hard cap after being substantially oversubscribed.

Attain Finance (“Attain” or the “Company”), a leading consumer finance company, today announced it entered into a new C$250 million credit facility that will refinance its prior Canadian SPV II facility. The new credit facility, LendDirect Trust, Series 2026-2, reflects confidence in our strategic plan to responsibly grow our business over time.

Spellbook, the AI copilot for contracts used by nearly 4,000 law firms and legal teams globally, today announced it has secured $40 million USD in debt financing from RBCx, the technology and innovation banking arm of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). This strategic capital comes just two months after the company's $50 million USD Series B funding round which valued the company at $350 million post-money and will fuel prospective acquisitions as the legal AI market experiences rapid consolidation.

The Cosine Group, a division of Armory Securities, is pleased to announce that Ocean Crest Advisory, an advisory firm specializing in buy-side and corporate development services, has joined the firm. This addition strengthens The Cosine Group’s ability to serve technology companies, investors and acquirors with a variety of bespoke investment banking and financial advisory services.

King & Spalding announced today that J. Emmett Murphy has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Business Litigation practice group. He is based in the New York office.

In addition to the $50 million in inventory already on sale, Tiger Group, GA Group and SB360 Capital Partners are delivering $22 million in new items to the boutique-inspired stores and outlets. Discounts range from 30 to 60 percent off.

The Hedaya Capital Group recently provided a $350,000 factoring facility to a children’s accessories, toys and activewear company to support a renewed importing focus. The Company sells to specialty beach stores as well as major off-price retailers such as Burlington and TJ Maxx.

First Business Bank's Asset-Based Lending team announces a recently closed and funded $5 million credit facility, with the potential to expand to $24 million, to finance the growth of a healthcare services company in Wisconsin.

Prestige Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of David B. Culotta as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Culotta will oversee operational strategy, enhance credit and risk management frameworks, and support the firm’s continued growth within the invoice factoring sector. ​