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Hogan Lovells announces Africa practice new leadership duo

They will take on the leadership role as current Head of Africa practice

Herbert Smith Freehills adds Rachael Shek as commercial Litigation partner in Hong Kong

A firm alumna, Rachael specialises in banking litigation and joint venture/shareholder disputes, with broad experience of complex commercial litigation, corporate loan recovery, private wealth disputes, and more.

Clyde & Co expands Middle East and Africa corporate practice with strategic Partner appointment

He is a corporate lawyer who represents sovereign entities, multinational companies, financial institutions, investors, and sponsors in a broad range of transactions

Richard returns to Higgs’ thriving tax team

His return means Higgs can widen its tax offering with greater expertise in property taxes helping property investors and developers on structuring, VAT, Stamp Duty Land Tax and Capital Allowance planning.

Maples Group Appoints Head of Irish Law Firm

Based in Dublin, Peter has successfully led the Irish Funds & Investment Management practice over the past six years

Maples Group Management Team Update

Aside from succession planning and some notable appointments following a few retirements, the management team continues essentially unchanged across the global organisation.

FCA announces changes to its Executive Committee

Stephen will join the FCA from the Government Legal Department (GLD), where he is Director General of Litigation, Justice and Security.

Freshfields appoints Global Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer

Katherine brings a strong track record in professional services

Viberts appoints senior associate

Emma brings with her a wealth of family law experience including matters relating to children, family and divorce issues and harassment applications.

Leading Dispute Resolution Lawyer and Commercial Litigator to Join Latham & Watkins

Dominic Geiser will bring vast courtroom and commercial experience advising on complex and high-stakes business disputes.

London Partner Named Lawyer of the Year

Associate Warren Wellington also Highly Commended at prestigious annual event.

Leading offshore law firm appoints Hong Kong managing partner

Leading offshore firm Appleby has appointed David Bulley as the new Office Managing Partner in Hong Kong effective 3 January 2022.

Ogier promotes three new partners in Hong Kong Corporate and Funds teams

Ogier's funds team in Hong Kong was recently a finalist in the HFM Asia Services Awards 2021

Eminent data protection regulator to join leading Global law firm

Elizabeth will join Baker McKenzie in January 2022 and will be based in London, further bolstering the Firm's existing strong data privacy and cybersecurity and technology teams across Europe and globally.

Hogan Lovells appoints litigator Jeff George as Colorado Springs Office Managing Partner

He was part of the original group of partners who opened the Colorado Springs office more than 25 years ago.

Hogan Lovells appoints Corporate & Finance partner Tim Aragon as Denver Office Managing Partner as Cole Finegan departs for U.S. Attorney role

An active member of the community, Aragon is on the board of directors of the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Denver Partnership’s Civic Ventures Board.

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