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Baker McKenzie boosts Data and Cyber expertise with hire of Adele Harrison

Adele joins Baker McKenzie on 5 January 2026.

Maples Group Announces Leadership Transition and Appointment of New Co-CEOs

Guy Major and Tyler Kim have been appointed as Co-Chief Executive Officers of MaplesFS effective 1 December 2025.

Dentons welcomes Amy Nooning as of counsel in the Real Estate practice

Amy’s real estate experience will be beneficial for clients as they navigate new projects

DLA Piper bolsters Investment Management & Funds practice with the appointment of Oliver Crowley

Oliver’s appointment is part of a broader strategic expansion of DLA Piper’s IM&F practice and reach across key locations

Dentons strengthens its Litigation Practice in the Caribbean

Kyle brings a depth of both private practice and in house experience the blend of which has him ideally suited to contribute to our growth and success throughout the Caribbean.”

Continued growth as firm appoints partner Albert Yuen to head its Technology, Data and Cybersecurity capability in Asia

Alby was previously Head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) – Hong Kong, at international law firm, Linklaters

Hogan Lovells strengthens its Corporate & Finance practice in Riyadh with the hire of partner Walid Salib

Walid joins from Eversheds Sutherland

Paul Hastings Continues Texas Growth With Commercial Litigation Pair in Dallas

Clouston and Durfee are the latest in a stream of premier leading litigators joining the Paul Hastings team in Texas over the past two years.

Sidley Continues to Grow Its Private Funds Practice in London by Adding Partners Stephen Fox and Peter Boulle

They join Sidley from Weil, Gotshal & Manges, where they were both partners in the firm’s Private Funds group.

Dentons welcomes litigator Samantha Peters to its Portland office

Samantha has extensive experiencing handling all aspects of product liability, mass-tort and toxic-tort litigation.

Cooley Secures Dismissal for Former FBI Director James Comey

In September 2025, Comey was indicted on charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional investigation.

Gregory A. Morris Joins Proskauer as Litigation Partner

Greg is an accomplished trial lawyer whose scientific background enhances our ability to advise clients

Paul Hastings Strengthens Fund Finance Practice With London Partner

For the second consecutive quarter, Paul Hastings ranked No. 1 in Q3 2025 across a wide range of categories in the global finance league tables.

Partner Gerald Montagu joins Stephenson Harwood’s Tax Practice

Gerald brings nearly three decades of experience advising on a broad spectrum of tax matters, spanning transactional, advisory, and contentious work.

Linklaters launches 20-strong global team of specialist AI Lawyers

The team comprises external hires from a range of backgrounds and experienced Linklaters lawyers

Michael J. Palermo Joins Freshfields as Private Capital Partner in Boston

Michael’s practice focuses on advising private equity sponsors and strategic investors on the structuring and negotiation of investments and divestitures.

Global Investment Funds practice bolstered by new Singapore hire

Mariana advises on a broad range of multi-jurisdictional transactions

Eversheds Sutherland accelerates growth in the Middle East with a strategic double hire from King & Spalding

A record year for Eversheds Sutherland (International) with 27 lateral partners joining the firm since 1 January 2025

Mayer Brown promotes 57 lawyers to partners and counse

The promoted lawyers represent seven practices and 16 offices across Mayer Brown’s international footprint.

Latham & Watkins to Add Leading Real Estate Private Equity Partner in London

Jeremy Kenley's arrival will further enhance the firm's global leadership for sophisticated real estate transactions.

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