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Jenner & Block Secures Trial Victory for Chance the Rapper
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Recognition
Jenner & Block Named Law Firm of the Year, Earned Additional Honors Across Categories by The American Lawyer 2025 Industry Awards
Recognition
Recognition
Chicago Bar Association Names Jenner & Block Law Firm of the Year
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Jenner & Block Advises The Campbell Center in Merger Agreement
On June 11, Jenner & Block advised its client The Campbell Center in completing its merger with New Horizons. This merger marks a pivotal moment, uniting two San Fernando Valley, California based non-profits that have each served the neurodiverse community for 70 years. The Campbell Center supports adult individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities through supported employment, community integration services, and residential services.
A Jenner & Block team advised Saothair Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market manufacturing and industrial companies, in their acquisition of a majority equity stake in Pioneer Window Holdings, Inc (“Pioneer”) through a newly-formed affiliate.
Jenner Advises Silgan Holdings Inc. in Completing its Acquisition of Weener Plastics Holdings
A Jenner & Block team advised Silgan Holdings Inc. (Silgan) in closing its acquisition of Weener Plastics Holdings B.V., a leading producer of differentiated dispensing solutions for personal care, food, and healthcare products, for an enterprise value of €838 million. Weener operates a global network of 19 facilities predominantly in Europe and the Americas, with approximately 4,000 employees and proprietary manufacturing technologies, including significant clean room capabilities. Silgan enter
Recognitions
Jenner & Block was named Law Firm of the Year and honored in several different categories by The American Lawyer at the 2025 Industry Awards. These awards recognize “the legal industry's most impactful and important work of the past year.”
Jenner & Block Named Finalist in Six Categories by The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer has listed Jenner & Block as a finalist in six categories in the 2025 Industry Awards. These awards recognize “the legal industry's most impactful and important work of the past year.”
Sheila Kailus Recognized with Connect CRE’s 2022 Lawyers in Real Estate Award
Connect CRE has selected Partner Sheila Kailus as a winner for the 2022 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards. The award recognizes lawyers for excelling in their practices as well as their contributions to the community. With hundreds of submissions, Sheila was one of just 10 lawyers recognized in the Chicago & Midwest Region.
Publications
Strategies For Retailers, Landlords In M&A Portfolio Reduction, Law360
Merger and acquisition activity in the retail sector is expected to be strong throughout 2026, coming on the heels of a series of large transactions in 2025 led by Sycamore Partners' $23.7 billion take-private of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Dick's Sporting Goods Inc.'s $2.4 billion acquisition of Foot Locker.
In Law360, Where Ceding Control in Joint Ventures Heightens Developer Risks
Partners Michelle McAtee and Sheila Kailus and Special Counsel Abe Salander authored an article for Law360 examining the risks that developers face when ceding control in joint venture restructurings.
Partner Sheila Kailus and Associate Abraham Salander have refreshed their Lexis Practical Guidance practice note that covers Illinois borrower default and lender remedy provisions. In “Commercial Real Estate Loan Defaults and Remedies,” the authors offer an overview of common workout options along with negotiation tips for borrower and lender counsel.
Events
Join us for an inspiring and forward-looking conversation on The Future of Cities, featuring Carol Ross Barney, internationally renowned architect and urban visionary, and Laura Appenzeller, a leader in innovation ecosystems and real estate partnerships at the University of Illinois.
Jenner & Block’s 2023 Realty Rendezvous: Legal and Business Trends in Real Estate and Hospitality
Jenner & Block is proud to host its inaugural Realty Rendezvous, a comprehensive half-day program designed to promote conversations about the industry. At four different panels, top minds in the industry will discuss trends and hot topics affecting real estate and hospitality clients. Following the panels, attendees will enjoy a networking reception with a menu featuring curated hors d'oeuvres and drink pairings, including Brown Estate wine and a special Bulleit Bourbon tasting in celebration of