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Stephenson Harwood promotes twelve to partnership

This milestone reflects our commitment to growing the firm for the future

Dentons announces 2025 partner and counsel promotions in Europe and Central Asia

The promoted lawyers represent 13 countries, 18 offices, and all practice groups operating in the Europe Region.

Herbert Smith Freehills promotes new Executive Counsel in Australia

We have announced the promotion of four new Executive Counsel roles in Australia.

A&O Shearman promotes 33 new partners

The promotions have been made across 11 of the firm’s practice areas in 16 different offices throughout 11 countries.

Freshfields welcomes 25 new Partners

They bring with them the insight, ambition and leadership that will help guide the firm and our teams into the future, shaping how we grow, evolve and continue to deliver for our clients.

Freshfields announces 40 new Counsel promotions

The skills and strengths of the new Counsel will continue to drive results for clients, support the firm’s teams and make a meaningful impact in the communities in which it operates.

Freshfields welcomes 25 new Partners

The newly appointed Partners are drawn from all practice groups and regions worldwide

Hogan Lovells announces new Board appointments

Board members can serve up to two consecutive three-year terms.

Simmons announces partner promotions for 2025

With 44% of this year’s promoted partners being female, the firm is on track to meet its target of 50% of promoted partners being female in 2026.

Patrick Boylan appointed international head of dispute resolution

The current UK head of DR at Simmons, Patrick will replace Emily Monastiriotis, who was elected to become the firm’s next managing partner.

Mourant appoints Philip Allen as Chief Marketing Officer and Steve Cornick as Global Head of Marketing

Together, Philip and Steve will focus on enhancing the firm's commercial marketing and business development approach in line with the firm’s strategic objectives.

Mayer Brown expands Global Energy capabilities with addition of partner Priya Shah in Dubai

She is consistently recognized by global legal directories across the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East.

Harneys partner hire bolsters Digital Assets & Blockchain practice

He has represented clients across the Web3 sector, ranging from founder-led start-ups to large institutions, including clients from both the decentralised and traditional finance sectors.

Insolvency & Dispute Resolution specialist Tim Baildam joins Walkers' London office

He advises clients on a range of contentious matters under Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands (BVI) law.

Walkers Investment Funds & Corporate specialist Ellen Jarvis admitted as Jersey Advocate

She also has experience with advising Jersey property unit trusts with regards to property acquisitions and disposals.

Hogan Lovells welcomes former HHS official Maura Calsyn to Health practice

She also served in the HHS General Counsel’s office and previously spearheaded health policy initiatives at the Center for American Progress.

Conyers Announces 2025 Global Promotions

Newly promoted Directors are William Cooper and Davina Hargun in our Bermuda office.

Wong & Partners Hires Celia Cheah to its Intellectual Property Practice

She has extensive experience helping clients with the creation, protection, commercialisation, and enforcement of various IP rights, including trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and copyrights.

DLA Piper welcomes Matt Posthuma to the Investment Funds Practice

He will be based in the Chicago office.

Paul, Weiss Adds Fund Finance Partner in London

Roper has extensive expertise in fund finance and general lending and advisory work, acting for both fund managers and financial institutions.

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