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Ropes & Gray Opens Paris Office, Expanding European Practice with Arrival of Three New Partners

Fabrice is recognized as a leading lawyer in private equity and M&A by Chambers Europe

Daniela Drexler joins Dentons as Europe Chief Financial Officer

In her new role, she will manage all areas of strategic and operational finance for the firm across 18 countries in Continental Europe and Central Asia.

Robert C. Santoro and R. Brian Seibert are part of a significant group of lawyers who recently joined Dentons’ expanding Litigation practice in New York

The arrival of Santoro and Seibert is the latest of recent hires in Dentons’ US Litigation practice

Norton Rose Fulbright strengthens banking and finance team with new DCM partner in Hong Kong

She has extensive experience of advising on the full spectrum of DCM products and transactions

White & Case adds three-partner team from Weil to build litigation “powerhouse”

Their addition adds strength-on- strength to our disputes capabilities

Paul Hastings Adds Market-Leading M&A Partner Eric Schiele

One of the leading corporate M&A lawyers of his generation, Schiele joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP following nearly two decades at Cravath, Swaine, & Moore LLP.

Mourant continues growth with latest Partner promotions

Mourant remains committed to creating a culture of excellence, and these appointments reflect the firm’s ongoing focus on strengthening its leadership team to better serve clients worldwide.

Paul Hastings Adds Rising Star Antitrust Lawyer in Los Angeles

He has successfully argued cases, including defending class actions, in federal courts and venues for clients across the pharmaceutical, technology and entertainment industries, among others.

Proskauer Continues Global Finance Expansion with Partner Clare Cottle in London

Clare is the latest addition to Proskauer’s growing finance capabilities in London.

Georgia Asimakopoulos joins Stephenson Harwood Greece as partner

She also has notable experience advising banks in the restructuring of maritime finance deals and bank portfolio transfers.

Linklaters further strengthens US M&A team with Vinita Sithapathy in New York

She was previously at Freshfields in New York for 10 years and most recently at Mayer Brown prior to joining Linklaters.

DLA Piper enhances its litigation and regulatory offering with the appointment of Chris Jessup as partner

Chris joins DLA Piper from A&L Goodbody, where he was a partner and Co-Head of the FinTech Group, based in the firm’s Belfast office.

Appleby Expands Investment Funds Team in Hong Kong with New Hire

Bethany brings a proven track record in investment funds and legal entity set-up

Former U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy Rejoins Ropes & Gray, Enhancing Its Renowned Litigation & Enforcement Practice

He previously served as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney, the number two position in the office, from January 2022 to May 2023.

Former FBI General Counsel Bradley Brooker Joins Holland & Knight

In these roles, he provided comprehensive legal advice to the director and other FBI officials, divisions and field offices on investigations, congressional oversight and administrative operations.

Eversheds Sutherland boosts its energy offering with new partner appointment

Prior to Houthoff, Marc spent 13 years at law firm Simmons & Simmons having also previously served as in-house counsel at DSM and Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN).

DLA Piper welcomes Brian Burke to the Corporate Practice

Burke advises high-growth companies and investors in connection with early stage, venture capital, growth equity, private equity, and M&A transactions.

DLA Piper adds Nat Edmonds to the White Collar, Investigations, and Government Enforcement Practice

He will be based in the Washington, DC office.

Simmons appoints Emily Monastiriotis as new Managing Partner

Emily will take up the role from 1 May 2025, succeeding Jeremy Hoyland.

Latham & Watkins Adds Experienced Tax Partner in London

Arrival of Serena Lee adds further depth to the firm’s top-tier Transactional Tax and Investment Funds Practices.

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