Longacre Formalizes Litigation/Disputes Unit
Tue, Jul. 22, 2025
By Kevin McCauley
Longacre Square Partners has formalized its litigation & complex disputes practice under COO Rebecca Kral.
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Longacre Square Partners has formalized its litigation & complex disputes practice under COO Rebecca Kral.
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