Two more global law firms disclose data breaches. Cybercriminals are intensifying their focus on law firms, with Holland & Knight and Squire Patton Boggs becoming the latest global practices to disclose breaches involving sensitive personal information. Two major international law firms, Holland & Knight and Squire Patton Boggs, have disclosed separate data-security breaches affecting sensitive information held by the firms. Holland & Knight, which has about 2,200 lawyers, and Squire Patton Boggs, with about 2,600 attorneys, notified regulators that Social Security numbers were exposed in the incidents. Holland & Knight said a threat actor used social-engineering techniques to gain remote access to a firm computer. Squire Patton Boggs said an unauthorised third party obtained a limited set of information. A third firm, Nelson Mullins, is also facing a proposed class action after a separate cyber incident involving private information. The disclosures underline a growing professional-risk issue: law firms routinely hold privileged communications, financial records, litigation strategy and personal data, making them especially attractive targets for cybercriminals. For regulators and practitioners, the legal issue extends beyond IT security to professional negligence, confidentiality, data-protection obligations and client trust. LegalLinkz Trainings Car swap & flip Treasury bills & money market Mortgage Pension Armed escort And more Office: Suite A8, Kenuj O2 Mall, behind Games Village, Abuja 5A, CGH, Games Village, Abuja

Capital markets and M&A partner Jake Farquharson joins Holland & Knight. NEW YORK (October 1, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its nationally recognized Corporate, M&A and Securities Section with the addition of Jake Farquharson as a partner in the Firm's New York office. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Mr. Farquharson was a partner at Clifford Chance. Mr. Farquharson focuses on domestic and international capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, strategic joint ventures, platform formations, and other corporate finance and general corporate transactions. He represents sponsors, issuers and investment banks in their public and private capital raising activities. Mr. Farquharson advises clients across a range of industries, including real estate and real estate investment trusts (REITs), Fideicomiso de Infraestructura en Bienes Raíces (FIBRAs), energy and infrastructure, hospitality and gaming, healthcare real estate and specialty finance involving mortgages, online consumer loans, corporate middle-market loans and other private credit assets. Mr. Farquharson has participated in more than $15 billion in equity capital raising transactions, including initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on equity and debt offerings, pre-IPO financings, 144A and Regulation S offerings, and other private placements. He also acts as regular outside counsel to many of his clients, advising on securities compliance, corporate governance and other advisory matters. "We're excited to welcome Jake as he brings a sophisticated capital markets practice, with deep experience guiding clients through transformative transactions. His high-quality training and exposure to complex institutional work reflect the caliber of technical skills and experience we look for to enhance our existing capabilities," said Amy Leder, executive partner of Holland & Knight's New York office and co-chair of the Firm's Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group in the Northeast region. "Jake's practice complements the Firm's existing corporate and capital markets capabilities, particularly in enhancing offerings to institutional clients and continuing to build out our equity capital markets bench, and his REIT and real estate-focused experience aligns well with the Firm's core strengths in those sectors." "The depth and breadth of Holland & Knight's platform in the U.S. and across the globe, as well as its innovative culture, provide the ideal environment for me to continue supporting clients in achieving their goals," Mr. Farquharson said. "The Firm also has core strengths in real estate and REITs and a strong presence in Latin America, which are a natural fit for my practice. I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to deliver results for clients." Mr. Farquharson earned a J.D. degree from Northeastern University School of Law, an MBA degree from Northeastern University School of Business Administration and a B.A. degree from Tufts University. Mr. Farquharson is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York. Recently recognized as the Private Equity Law Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and M&A Law Firm of the Year by M&A Advisor, Holland & Knight regularly ranks among the leading M&A and private equity law firms in reputable, benchmarking league tables published by Bloomberg, LSEG, Mergermarket, PitchBook and The Deal. Through the HK Deal Flow(SM) program, Holland & Knight facilitates deal leads for clients and prospective clients by matching acquisition or capital raising opportunities with buyers and investors. Related professional. Related practices. Related industries. Related office. Media Contacts Efrain Avila-Martinez

The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 guide recognizes Holland & Knight among top law firms in transportation. LONDON (September 30, 2026) - Holland & Knight has earned top rankings in the 2027 edition of The Legal 500 United Kingdom guide. The Firm is recommended in two practice categories, and four individual lawyers in its London office and one U.S.-based lawyer are recognized in the guide, some in more than one category. Additionally, two attorneys are named "Leading Partners." * Finance: Transport Finance and Leasing * Transport: Aviation The following attorneys are recognized as Leading Partners: * Debra Erni - Finance: Transport Finance and Leasing * Victoria Koob - Transport: Aviation The following Holland & Knight lawyers are recommended in the guide in the Finance: Transport Finance and Leasing practice category: * Michael Holt * Victoria Koob * Richard Sharman The following Holland & Knight lawyers are recommended in the guide in the Transport: Aviation practice category: * Phillip Durham * Richard Sharman Related professionals. Related practices. Related industries. Related office. Media Contacts Sagine Philitas