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White & Case recruits 2 M&A partners, including Reed Smith practice chair

The growth of our M&A practice is one of the top strategic priorities of the firm

Sue Nieto joins White & Case as a partner in Washington, DC

Sue advises on mergers and acquisitions involving public and private companies

Eversheds Sutherland announces 25 promotions to partner for 2026

40% of partners promoted are female

Sidley Adds Capital Markets Partner Ellen Park in New York

Her arrival follows that of Scott Bennett from Cravath, who recently joined Sidley’s office in New York as Head of Technology Capital Markets.

DLA Piper expands employment counsel for high-growth companies with addition of Partner Josh Elefant

Elefant guides clients across multiple industries on a broad range of employment matters

Dechert Expands Global Finance Practice With Asset Finance and Securitization Partner Lawton Camp

Lawton brings broad structured ﬁnance, credit fund, ABS and rated notes capabilities alongside strong experience in equipment, aircraft, SBA, and infrastructure ﬁnance

Dechert Co-Chair David Forti Elected a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers

Mr. Forti has been named a “Distinguished Leader” by The Legal Intelligencer

Dechert Adds Trio of Litigators with Trial, Government Contracts and Sports and Gaming Expertise

All three will be based in Dechert’s Washington, D.C. office and will be partners in the firm’s enforcement and investigations group.

Baker McKenzie Adds Leading Restructuring Lawyer Tim Karcher in New York

He has advised clients across a range of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, energy, retail, technology, hospitality, financial services and aviation.

Former Senate Commerce Counsel and Senior Department of Transportation Official Joins Holland & Knight

Ms. Fischer served as acting deputy staff director and senior counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation

Hogan Lovells bolsters national security team with trade partner Elizabeth Cannon in Washington, D.C.

Cannon has nearly 20 years of experience as a seasoned national security lawyer serving in multiple roles in the government, industry and private practice

Freshfields appoints Charles Hayes and Patrick Cichy as Co-Heads of Global Transactions

Both preeminent practitioners, Hayes has served as Global Co-Head of Private Capital, and Cichy as Leader of the Global Transaction practice in Germany and Austria

Appleby Appoints Claire van Overdijk KC Head of Private Client & Trusts in Bermuda

Claire was called to the Bermuda Bar in 2022.

Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes Head of Transfer Pricing to London tax practice

Her arrival will see Norton Rose Fulbright build significantly on its transfer pricing capabilities, complementing the firm’s existing corporate tax, tax investigations and tax disputes practice.

Executive Compensation and Benefits Attorney Shira Selengut Joins Holland & Knight's New York Office

Ms. Selengut received her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and her B.S. from Rutgers Business School.

Strengthening Ireland Listings team with appointment of Kerryanne McCartney

Kerryanne joins an experienced team led by Therese Redmond, Head of Listing, and supported by Ken Foley, Senior Listing Executive.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer strengthens Hong Kong capital markets team with Of Counsel hire

Scarlet advises on Hong Kong initial public offerings and international debt offerings

Stephenson Harwood strengthens its Maritime, Trade & Offshore Practice with arrival of Charles Lockwood

Charles’s arrival follows Nick Austin’s arrival in October 2025, who has more than 25 years of experience in shipping and commodities disputes.

Private Equity Partner David Powers Joins Holland & Knight in Boston

Mr. Powers was previously a partner with Goodwin Procter.

SEC Taps Gibson Dunn Partner for Enforcement Director

Drawing on her experience serving under Woodcock in the SEC's Fort Worth Regional Office, Ms. Magee discussed his leadership approach and readiness to take on the role.

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