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Maples Group Continues Cayman Appointments with Two New Partners

These promotions recognise Piers’ and James’ sustained contribution to the firm

Simmons & Simmons hires Koen Vanhaerents to lead Brussels corporate

With a strong profile in the Belgian market, Koen’s arrival supports the development of the firm’s corporate practice in Belgium and further enhances the strength of its European offering.

Paul Hastings Enhances #1 Global Finance Platform With Premier Private Credit Partner in New York

The firm’s market-leading Global Finance practice scored 15 No. 1 year-end rankings

Sidley Adds Insurance M&A Partner Carl Hotton To Growing London Office

Mr. Hotton has a broad cross-border corporate practice with significant experience advising clients on transactions in the insurance sector

Maples Group Strengthens Hong Kong Disputes Bench with Strategic Hire

This strategic hire underscores the Maples Group’s continued investment in its Asia disputes platform

Martin Livingston joins Ogier to strengthen Cayman regulatory support

His appointment follows the addition of Technology and Web3 expert Alastair Lagrange to Ogier's Cayman Regulatory team earlier this year.

Dentons strengthens its Public Law and Regulatory team in Paris with the arrival of partner Arnaud Troizier

His practice covers the procurement and performance of partnership contracts, concessions and other public contracts

Mayer Brown lawyers appointed to ABA Antitrust Law Section leadership

Counsel Katherine Monks Bleicher, Washington DC – reappointed Vice Chair of Agriculture & Food Committee

Appleby Welcomes 2026 Summer Intern Cohort

Interns are supported throughout their time at Appleby through close supervision, informal mentoring, and structured feedback

Harneys appoints new office managing partners in the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands

Both appointments are effective 1 July 2026.

Dentons appoints David Zafra Carollo as Düsseldorf Managing Partner

David Zafra Carollo has been a partner at Dentons since 2019

Dentons promotes Bruno Steneri to Senior Manager Associate in its Uruguay office

Bruno is a member of the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Insurance and Reinsurance, and Competition/Antitrust teams.

Maples Group Appoints New Regional Head of Fiduciary in Delaware

Scott brings nearly 30 years of financial services experience and has spent his career in Delaware

DLA Piper promotes Wendy Smith and Jacob Nutt to special counsel in New Zealand

Wendy and Jacob bring senior capability in areas where clients are dealing with increasing complexity

Baker McKenzie Bolsters its Real Estate Practice in Italy with Francesco Macrì as New Head

Francesco joins from a leading international law firm, where he led its Italian Real Estate practice.

Eversheds Sutherland lands lateral partner-led Paris Funds team, as its wider European private capital push continues

Tiana joins with a team of two: Brandy Keunan, Associate and Ghita Berrada, Legal Officer.

DLA Piper South Africa continues growth with new hires and promotions

The Tax practice has also appointed a new Senior Associate, Diwan Kamoetie.

Dentons continues to grow with the promotion of four new Partners in New Zealand

The promotions reflect the incredible talent we have internally.

Dentons recognises outstanding talent with new promotions

This year’s promotions span multiple practice groups and reflect the depth of expertise and commitment our people bring to clients across the country.

Leonard Klingbaum and Jennifer Harris Join Dechert

Together, Mr. Klingbaum and Ms. Harris bring decades of combined experience in special situations and distressed finance.

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