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Davis Polk to Launch EU Antitrust Practice in Brussels

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Davis Polk today announced that the firm is launching a European antitrust practice in Brussels.

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  • Davis Polk today announced that the firm is launching a European antitrust practice in Brussels.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Jürgen and Frances to Davis Polk.”
    The firm’s office in Brussels will open in 2023.
  • She will join Davis Polk as Special Adviser – EU Antitrust.
  • “Jürgen and Frances are exceptional lawyers with an outstanding reputation in Brussels, and we are thrilled to have them on board to help us launch our EU antitrust practice,” said Art Burke, head of Davis Polk’s Antitrust & Competition practice.

Kafene Announces Three Executive Hires as it Continues to Build Out its Management Team

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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Awan brings to bear a robust legal and financial services background along with experience in scaling early-stage fintech companies.

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  • Awan brings to bear a robust legal and financial services background along with experience in scaling early-stage fintech companies.
  • Awan previously held senior-level roles at various fintech companies and also worked in private practice where he focused on complex commercial matters.
  • "It's an exciting time at Kafene as we welcome several new members onto our executive leadership team whose experience and vision will each serve as a force multiplier for us," said Neal Desai, Chief Executive Officer, Kafene.
  • To learn more about Kafene please visit www.kafene.com , and to learn more about Kafene's commitment to customer experience and consumer protection, please visit here .

Amprius Technologies Appoints Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s Siyu Jiang to Vice President of Legal Affairs

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Amprius Technologies, Inc., ("Amprius"), (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in ultra-high energy density lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Nanowire Anode Platform, today announced the appointment of Siyu Jiang as its Vice President of Legal Affairs.

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  • Amprius Technologies, Inc., ("Amprius"), (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in ultra-high energy density lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Nanowire Anode Platform, today announced the appointment of Siyu Jiang as its Vice President of Legal Affairs.
  • Jiang will be a critical part of the executive team working on corporate governance, contracts, securities laws, and various legal affairs relevant to the company.
  • In her most recent role as Senior Corporate Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, Jiang was part of the team that advised Amprius over the last several years on corporate governance and transactional matters.
  • For seven years, she was an associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati, counseling both public and private companies on corporate and transactional legal proceedings.

LARRY E. THOMPSON RE-ELECTED VICE CHAIR OF THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF NEW YORK

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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Mr. Thompson currently serves as the vice chair of the Board, a position he has held since January 1, 2018.

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  • Mr. Thompson currently serves as the vice chair of the Board, a position he has held since January 1, 2018.
  • Mr. Thompson is the former vice chair of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation ("DTCC") and chair of the board of DTCC Deriv/SERV LLC.
  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is a Congressionally chartered, wholesale Bank.
  • It is part of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, a national wholesale banking network of 11 regional, stockholder-owned banks.

ACAMS Global Membership Exceeds 100,000 as Organization Adds to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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MIAMI, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACAMS, a leading membership organization dedicated to supporting anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals globally, is getting bigger and more diverse.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ACAMS, a leading membership organization dedicated to supporting anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals globally, is getting bigger and more diverse.
  • The membership milestone follows an expansion in recent years of the associations efforts to fight financial crime.
  • Were delighted by the expansion of our membership and the new additions to our global Advisory Board.
  • ACAMS is a leading international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally.

Reuben Jeffery III and Sylvestre Frezal Appointed to PartnerRe’s Board

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Joining the Board are Reuben Jeffery III, as an independent director, and Sylvestre Frezal, both effective immediately.

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  • Joining the Board are Reuben Jeffery III, as an independent director, and Sylvestre Frezal, both effective immediately.
  • Reuben Jeffery is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Rockefeller & Co.
  • Mr. Frezal joined Cova in 2018 and has held various positions in the Company and in the wider insurance industry.
  • Commenting on the appointment, PartnerRe Board Chairman Thierry Derez said, On behalf of the Board, Jacques Bonneau and I are pleased to welcome Reuben and Sylvestre.

Star Mountain Capital Adds T. J. Della Pietra, Former Global Head of Citi Holdings, as a Senior Advisor

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Star Mountain Senior Advisors / Operating Partners are aligned with Star Mountains full-time team and investors by investing their personal capital and sharing in the firms carried interest.

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  • Star Mountain Senior Advisors / Operating Partners are aligned with Star Mountains full-time team and investors by investing their personal capital and sharing in the firms carried interest.
  • As an aligned Senior Advisor, T. J. will assist with developing and implementing best practices across a wide range of activities to help maximize and protect value for all Star Mountain stakeholders.
  • Star Mountain brings large-market expertise, capital and capabilities to the lower middle-market, said T. J. Della Pietra.
  • Before that, Mr. Della Pietra served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Investment Officer for Citi in Japan.

Perfect Corp. and Provident Acquisition Corp. Announce Effectiveness of Registration Statement and Extraordinary General Meeting Date for Proposed Business Combination

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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Provident will hold an extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders (the EGM) at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 25, 2022 to approve, among other things, the Business Combination.

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  • Provident will hold an extraordinary general meeting of its shareholders (the EGM) at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 25, 2022 to approve, among other things, the Business Combination.
  • Founded in 2015, Perfect is a global leader in providing AR and AI SaaS solutions to beauty and fashion industries.
  • Affiliated with Provident Capital, Provident is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of entering into a combination with one or more businesses.
  • Perfect and its directors and executive officers may also be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of Provident in connection with the Business Combination.

Roger W. Ferguson Jr. Joins Incubation Firm, Red Cell Partners

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Red Cell Partners (Red Cell), an incubation firm building rapidly-scalable, technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in national security and healthcare, announced that Roger W. Ferguson, Jr. has joined as Chief Investment Officer, Chairman of the Investment Committee, Partner, and a member of the Board of Directors.

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  • Red Cell Partners (Red Cell), an incubation firm building rapidly-scalable, technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in national security and healthcare, announced that Roger W. Ferguson, Jr. has joined as Chief Investment Officer, Chairman of the Investment Committee, Partner, and a member of the Board of Directors.
  • Red Cell CEO and Founding Partner Grant Verstandig said, Ive known Roger for more than a decade, first as a mentor and investor and now, proudly, as a partner.
  • Having Roger, one of the leading economic minds of today, on the Red Cell team is an unparalleled strategic advantage.
  • Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building rapidly-scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in healthcare and national security.

EverVet Partners with Freeman Spogli & Co. to Accelerate Growth

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --EverVet Partners ("EverVet" or the "Company"), one of the fastest growing veterinary services platforms in the U.S., today announced its partnership with Freeman Spogli & Co. ("Freeman Spogli"), a leading private equity investor in the consumer and consumer services industries.

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  • CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --EverVet Partners ("EverVet" or the "Company"), one of the fastest growing veterinary services platforms in the U.S., today announced its partnership with Freeman Spogli & Co. ("Freeman Spogli"), a leading private equity investor in the consumer and consumer services industries.
  • Freeman Spogli's investment will help accelerate EverVet's growth through strategic partnerships with veterinarians and further enhance the Company's operational initiatives, veterinarian recruiting efforts and technology.
  • "We are excited to partner with Freeman Spogli as EverVet continues building a veterinarian and customer-focused organization," said Joe Luceri, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EverVet.
  • Freeman Spogli is currently making investments from FS Equity Partners VIII, L.P. and has offices in Los Angeles and New York.