Partner Rachel Alpert to Speak on Sanctions and Export Controls Panel at ABA White Collar Crime Institute

The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice (NJISJ) presented Jenner with its Courage in Law Award at its Fighting & Building Gala on October 20 in Newark, New Jersey. The event recognized leaders and organizations that exemplify the courage and vision required to fight for justice and build stronger communities.

Partner Rachel Alpert joined The Lawfare Podcast to discuss President Trump’s recent announcement lifting US sanctions on Russian diesel fuel and signaling support for US imports.

Jenner is representing Silgan Holdings Inc. (Silgan) in the contribution of its metal containers segment and food and beverage flat cap closures businesses (Silgan MCC) to Silgan Metal Packaging LLC (MetalCo), a newly formed company, and in the $1.025 billion cash contribution by an American Industrial Partners investment vehicle (A-VL Holdco) to MetalCo. Silgan will receive 60% of the equity of MetalCo and a cash distribution to Silgan of $2.263 billion, and A-VL Holdco will receive 40% of the

Jenner & Block was honored at The Unity Forum’s “A Chicago #BetterTogether Gathering” on October 11 – a signature community forum and civic initiative dedicated to restoring the historic alliance between Chicago’s African American and Jewish communities.

Jenner & Block was named Law Firm of the Year and announced as a winner in two additional categories by The National Law Journal at its 2026 DC Legal Awards, held in Washington, DC, on October 20.

Partner Ashley Callen was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article about how Trump administration officials, from cabinet secretaries to midlevel staffers, are seeking legal counsel ahead of possible congressional investigations if Democrats win one or both chambers of Congress in the November midterm elections.

Throughout the midterm campaign season, and in minority-led investigations this Congress, Democratic ranking members at key oversight committees in the House have been clear about their intention to vigorously investigate allegations of “corruption” should they win the majority in November. For instance, if Democrats control the House come January 2027, Rep. Jamie Raskin has said the Judiciary Committee’s “number one” priority will be “looking at systems of bribery, kickback and financial corrup

Partner Lucy Blake was quoted in CityAM on the UK government’s consultation to let the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) financially reward whistleblowers who report economic crime.

Jenner & Block’s London office has once again earned a ranking in Corporate Crime & Investigations in the newly published Chambers UK 2027. The annual guide ranks leading law firms and lawyers across the United Kingdom, drawing on in-depth research and client feedback.

On October 13, 2026, Cook County Circuit Court Judge James E. Hanlon, Jr. ruled in favor of Jenner & Block client Chancelor J. Bennett, known as Chance the Rapper, on his breach of fiduciary duty claim against former manager Patrick Corcoran, finding that Corcoran breached his fiduciary duties in multiple instances. The ruling closes a nearly six-year dispute.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 14, 2026 – Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that Helen Gilbert, a former federal prosecutor and trial lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in its San Francisco office. Drawing on more than 10 years in the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California, including as Chief of the National Security, Cyber, and Special Prosecutions Section, Helen will guide clients through government investigations, white-collar matters, and corporate crises, with a

A Jenner & Block team was honored by The Legal Aid Society as a recipient of its 2026 Pro Bono Publico Award at an awards ceremony in New York on October 7.

Partner Lucy Blake shared her insights with Forward Law Review on how pressure on companies over business and human rights issues is shifting from regulatory enforcement to litigation and reputational risk.

Partner Lucy Blake was quoted in International Employment Lawyer on what financial firms can learn about independent governance from the Upper Tribunal's decision to uphold the FCA's lifetime ban on hedge fund manager Crispin Odey.

On October 8, Washington, DC Office Managing Partner Lindsay Harrison will moderate a panel at the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference in Copenhagen.