Reed Smith LLP

We’re pleased to have represented Headlight Partners in its strategic investment in RepSpark, a leading wholesale ecommerce platform serving golf, outdoor, and lifestyle apparel brands and retailers.

RepSpark’s unified platform supports more than 250 brands and 100,000 retailers worldwide, powering more than $4 billion in annual B2B transactions across industries including golf, swim, fitness, tactical, and footwear.

With Headlight’s investment, RepSpark plans to expand its enterprise product suite, grow its ERP integration ecosystem, deepen its AI-powered capabilities, and strengthen its customer success infrastructure.

The Reed Smith team was led by Matthew Hacker, Austin McCarthy, and Crockett Stevenson and included Ari B*k, Thomas Marrinson, and John Vishneski.

Congratulations to Headlight Partners and the RepSpark team on this exciting next chapter.

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The AI landscape is changing quickly. So are the questions our clients are asking. Today, we’re pleased to announce the new leadership team of Reed Smith’s Global AI Group: Nick Breen, Gerard Donovan, and Tyler Thompson.

Together, they bring deep experience across AI governance, data privacy, technology transactions, IP, digital media, and emerging technologies. Their work spans the legal and commercial questions businesses face as they develop, deploy, and scale AI.

They’ll lead a global, multidisciplinary team helping clients manage risk, navigate regulation, and use AI with confidence.

Please join us in congratulating Nick, Gerard, and Tyler on their new roles. We’re looking forward to what comes next.

Reed Smith is proud to sponsor LeedsBID’s Trivial Pursuit event. Celebrating 400 years since the city received its royal charter, LeedsBID has transformed Leeds city centre into a giant interactive board game. The event brings in hundreds of thousands of people from across the UK for some free summer-holiday fun; please join us in taking the opportunity to enjoy the sun, get your steps in, spend some time with the family or network with colleagues, and learn something new about the city we live in.

We are thrilled to play a part in such an excellent and innovative event that champions local businesses and celebrates the history of Leeds city.

We're proud that our Miami office recently hosted the MIAS Summer Social, bringing together members of the international arbitration community for an evening of meaningful conversations, new connections, and the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues.

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we celebrated the strength and vibrancy of Miami's arbitration community and its continued growth as one of the world's leading arbitration hubs.

Reed Smith is pleased to welcome Mohammed Basama as a partner in our Corporate Group. Mohammed's appointment further strengthens our Corporate practice across the Middle East, enhancing our capabilities in cross-border M&A, private equity and complex corporate transactions, with a particular focus on the growing Saudi market - https://reedsmith.law/3Tl6Cxv

"As our Saudi Arabia offering continues to expand, Mohammed's relationships, market understanding and track record of advising leading regional investors will further strengthen the connectivity between our UAE and Riyadh platforms and enhance our ability to serve clients across the GCC," said Reed Smith Middle East Managing Partner Anders Nilsson.

Welcome, Mohammed!

Congratulations to Reed Smith Miami partner Ed Mullins, who today officially takes the chair of the 14,000 member-strong ABA Section of International Law.

Ed is a highly regarded commercial litigator and arbitrator and a long-time leader within the ABA, having held multiple posts. He also served as the inaugural chair of the Florida Bar Board Certification Committee for International Litigation and Arbitration.

Ed and the Section eagerly anticipate upcoming conferences in London (September 2026) and Miami (May 2027). The September agenda includes panels of outstanding practitioners discussing hot topics including AI, dispute resolution/arbitration, competition law, corporate transactions and finance, and private wealth.

A memorable evening at our inaugural London Alumni Reception.

It was fantastic to welcome back so many former colleagues, reconnect with familiar faces, share stories, celebrate achievements, and strengthen the relationships that continue long after people leave the firm.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a success. We look forward to growing our alumni community and staying connected in the years ahead.

Here's to many more alumni gatherings and lasting connections.