K&L Gates

We are dedicated to keeping our clients informed about the policy changes and initiatives under President Trump and the new session of Congress. Our integrated team of lawyers analyze developments, providing valuable insights into enhanced immigration enforcement, changes to birthright citizenship, the national energy emergency, significant investments in artificial intelligence, shifts in social policy, and more. We are committed to being a trusted and authoritative source for understanding these changes and their potential impacts. Bookmark our series, Guiding Through Change: Understanding Policy Shifts in the Trump Administration and visit it frequently for timely insights: https://ow.ly/Qta950UTjC3 #TrumpAdministration #Congress

Our firm proudly came together across the globe to celebrate International Women’s Day, embracing the 2025 theme #AccelerateAction. Our offices hosted events celebrating the annual global theme worldwide, highlighting our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this meaningful initiative! #IWD2025 #KLGatesPledgesForWomen

The US Equal Opportunity Commission and Department of Justice released new guidance on what workplace DEI programs might be considered “discriminatory.” While DEI initiatives remain lawful, the documents clarify how existing rules apply. https://ow.ly/2A9V50Vmx6u

We recently advised European private equity firm Zetland Capital Partners in its acquisition of a qualified stake in The Grand Hotel Imperiale Resort & Spa in Como, Italy, through a complex corporate structure. Read more: https://ow.ly/eFaW50VnbKg. Arturo Meglio, Luca Nardello, Gaia Bacchi, Vittorio Salvadori di Wiesenhoff, Francesco Seri

We recently sponsored ICI's 2025 Investment Management Conference in San Diego to explore the industry’s most pressing issues. Highlights included insightful discussions on regulatory updates, market trends, operational efficiencies, and the evolving role of technology in investment management. Jacob Derr, Marguerite (Meg) Walker Laurent, Sasha Burstein, Ryan Carney, Stacy Fuller, Andrew Massey, Jon-Luc Dupuy, Abigail Hemnes, George Zornada, Lance C. Dial, Gayle Bowen, Ndenisarya Meekins, Clair Pagnano, Michael S. Caccese, Kelly Koltes

We recently served as co-counsel to multi-state bank holding company Wesbanco, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Premier Financial Corp. in a stock-for-stock merger pursuant to which Wesbanco issued approximately 28.8 million shares of its common stock as merger consideration. Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/FN8250VloKl

Upcoming Webinar | 24 March The SEC staff recently published two new (and highly anticipated) FAQs that permit investment advisers to show performance-related characteristics and extracted performance on a gross basis in advertisements, subject to various conditions. Join us in this upcoming webinar to discuss the new FAQs and what they mean for investment adviser advertisements. Register here: https://ow.ly/jmRt50VmkCn Jennifer Klass, Lance C. Dial, Pamela (McBurney) Grossetti

Upcoming Event | 23-26 March We are a proud sponsor of the SIFMA C&L 2025 Seminar, an annual gathering of compliance and legal professionals in financial services. Don’t miss our partner, Jennifer Klass, speaking as a co-panelist alongside Stephen Bard (Wells Fargo), Lisa Francomano (UBS), and Julie Richmond (Fidelity Investments) on the panel entitled “A Brave New World: Product Sales & Marketing Compliance in the Age of GenAI”. We hope to see you there! #SIFMACL #SIFMA #GenAI Lance C. Dial, Sarah Riddell, Rich Kerr, Derek Lacarrubba, Amy Greer, Stephen Topetzes, Stavroula Lambrakopoulos

We recently hosted over 150 clients, guests and friends of our Doha office to break the fast at a memorable Iftar dinner. It was a delight to reunite in person and share the spirit of togetherness during our annual Ramadan tradition. Thank you to everyone who attended – your presence made this evening truly special! #Iftar #Ramadan Amjad Hussain, Sidar Yaksan, Randa Shiblaq, Christopher Abraham, Danisa Naidoo, Reine Haidar, Mira Khalaf, Rhydian Wyn, Oon Jaime, Guillaume Hess, Burak Eryigit, Farah M. Al-Nabulsi, Jennifer Paterson, Jonathan Sutcliffe, Simon Chan, Matthew Walker, Pawel Piotrowski

On 19 March, the SEC staff issued FAQs relating to Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Our lawyers give an insight to the update and how it will affect the rule here: https://ow.ly/v0kz50VltR8