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DLA Piper expands Finance practice in Puerto Rico with addition of James Gavin

He also advises clients on the formation, organization, and ongoing compliance of private equity funds in Puerto Rico.

Dechert Bolsters Private Equity M&A Capabilities With Addition of Partner Leahana Grimley

Her arrival augments the firm’s private equity and M&A capabilities on the West Coast and adds significant cross-border transactional experience to Dechert’s globally integrated platform.

DLA Piper adds André Teixeira to its Finance practice in Washington, DC

Teixeira brings more than 20 years of experience advising sponsors, investment funds, and financial institutions

Mishcon de Reya’s new Managing Partner takes over role

In addition to supporting Daniel in the management of the firm and the delivery of its strategic objectives, the Executive Partners will continue to advise and support their clients without change.

Higgs & Johnson Expands Private Client Practice

Marie joins the Higgs & Johnson private client team which is an industry leader in offshore and onshore trusts, asset protection, private trust companies (PTCs), purpose trusts, foundations and estate planning for families, high net worth individuals

Appleby Welcomes Nine New and Returning Summer Interns in Bermuda

The AGS summer internship programme includes a dedicated mentor with exposure to different departments

Cains Announces Promotions in its Corporate Team

These promotions reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to supporting professional development and recognising excellence across its teams.

Heejun Choi, Young-Chul Jang and Young-Soo Choi of Dentons Lee appointed as legal advisors for the Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation

This appointment recognizes the profound legal expertise and public-sector advisory capabilities that Heejun Choi, Young-Chul Jang and Young-Soo Choi have each demonstrated in their respective fields.

A&O Shearman hires leading life sciences transactions partner Matthew Karlyn in Boston

Matt joins from Morrison Foerster

Paul Hastings Continues to Bolster Global Funds and Sports Practices with Premier Boston Partner

Oteh has represented a roster of world class clients

Willkie Continues Asset Management Expansion with Addition of Private Funds Partner

Erica focuses her practice on advising sponsors on the formation, structuring and marketing of private equity funds and other investment vehicles

Walkers Professional Services appoints Frank Eggloff as Chief Financial Officer

He joins a leadership team led by Chief Executive Officer Steven Manning, and will help shape WPS's financial strategy as it broadens its service lines and deepens its presence across its investment hubs.

Carey Olsen Bermuda partner Kyle Masters awarded INSOL Fellowship

INSOL International is a global federation of insolvency and restructuring professionals

Bird & Bird strengthens Dispute Resolution Group in Poland

With over 12 years' experience, Łukasz is an experienced litigator specialising in both domestic and international commercial disputes

Freshfields appoints leading mass claims and commercial law litigator Christine Vreede in Amsterdam as partner

Vreede is a class actions and commercial litigation specialist with over 20 years of experience

Burges Salmon appoints Jessica Reed to strengthen funds and financial services offering

Jessica supports clients across the full lifecycle of funds, including structuring, authorisation, governance and ongoing compliance

Dentons invests in future leaders with latest partner and lawyer promotions

The promotions demonstrate Dentons’ continued investment in the development of its employees and the opportunities available for career progression within the Firm.

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

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