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Latham Expands Real Estate Practice

David Freedman and John Spears bolster the firm’s capability in commercial real estate lending transactions and structured financing transactions.

Clyde & Co re-hires insurance coverage lawyer Stacey Rufe as Partner in Washington D.C.

Stacey re-joins Clyde & Co from CNA Insurance, where she was Senior Litigation Counsel in the Claim Legal Group.

Stewart McQueen Named Lead of Dechert’s Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Group

Mr. McQueen focuses his practice on securitization transactions, complex real estate finance and capital markets.

Ashurst reappoints Global CEO

Paul, who has led Ashurst since 2016, will commence a further four-year term on 1 November 2022 ending 31 October 2026.

IQ-EQ appoints new Head of Legal, UK, Ireland & Crown Dependencies

She has worked in the UK, Ireland and Jersey, and internationally in Luxembourg, Netherlands, India and Australia.

Hogan Lovells strengthens offering to the Caribbean market

It has worked on a number of dispute resolution matters involving Caribbean countries and is currently working on two renewable energy mandates in relation to energy in the Caribbean.

Hogan Lovells grows Corporate & Finance practice group in New York with private equity partner Parikshit Dasgupta

Our Corporate & Finance practice group had an extremely successful year in 2021

Slaughter and May announces next corporate and M&A practice heads

Simon and Richard will take up their new roles on 1 May 2022.

Michael Popkin appointed as a new Hong Kong litigation Partner

The Mourant team in Hong Kong is celebrating 10 years since the office launch in 2012, as well as continued recognition as one of the leading offshore firms in Asia highlighted in this year's Legal 500 Asia Pacific directory.

Weil Adds Private Equity Partner in New York

“We are delighted to welcome Robert to the Firm,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf."

UK names interim chairs of FCA and Payment Systems Regulator

Richard Lloyd OBE is currently the Senior Independent Director of the FCA Board, and is chair of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and vice-chair of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.

Leading Executive Compensation Partner Joins Paul, Weiss

Today’s largest, most complex transactions present an array of significant and challenging executive compensation and benefits issues, requiring a unique and highly technical skillset.

Carey Olsen strengthens trusts and private wealth offering in Asia with senior hire

Rachel, who will lead Carey Olsen's trusts and private wealth offering in Asia, regularly acts for professional trustees, family offices, wealth managers, financial institutions, settlors and beneficiaries, and advises on the establishment

Ashurst grows its Financial Regulation team with new partner in Sydney

Her appointment underscores Ashurst's investment in the Financial Regulation practice

Chloë Whitmore joins Collas Crill's International Private Client and Trusts team in Guernsey

Chloë specialises in advising clients on estate planning, preparing wills and administering estate and guardianships, as well as trusts, their creation and management.

Allens appoints M&A tax specialist

Ellen’s appointment will support the firm's growth strategy

Herbert Smith Freehills Appoints Environment and Planning Expert in Brisbane

Kathryn, who starts at Herbert Smith Freehills in early February, joins from Clayton Utz

Hogan Lovells partner departs to open disputes law firm in Paris

At least two other breakaway law firms have sprung up in Paris since the start of 2022.

Norton Rose Fulbright appoints US Co-Head of Commercial Litigation

Robin is an exceptional litigator with significant experience assisting clients in high-stakes disputes.

Dentons appoints Kate Broer as first Global Inclusion and Diversity Officer

Longstanding Inclusion & Diversity advocate will report to Global CEO

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