S&P's $44 billion deal to buy IHS Markit — Rising stars of real estate — Top banking lawyer joins Kirkland & Ellis

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The big news of Monday was S&P Global announcing plans to acquire IHS Markit for $44 billion, the biggest acquisition of 2020.

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A top banking lawyer who just joined Blackstone's board is moving to the powerhouse law firm Kirkland & Ellis

Nice people move from Jack Newsham covering a new hire at Kirkland & Ellis. Get the full rundown on what led to the switch, and who else is joining him. Read more here.