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DLA Piper adds Michael Makhotin to its Finance practice in New York

Makhotin’s practice is focused on a wide range of complex financing transactions

Shelley Rubino joins Dentons as senior policy director in Washington, DC

Rubino brings extensive experience directing policy initiatives and building bipartisan consensus, achieving multiple transformational legislative successes.

Dr Daniel Wanjau appointed Head of Corporate Commercial and Real Estate

Dr. Wanjau succeeds Richard Omwela

Eversheds Sutherland expands global disputes capability with two senior appointments

Michiel Coenraads (Netherlands) and Teresa Hitchcock (UK) join the firm from DLA Piper, expanding specialist regulatory and cross‑border disputes capability.

DLA Piper adds leading international tax Partner in Chile

Orezzoli focuses on the design and implementation of tax-efficient structures for cross-border transactions.

Bird & Bird further boosts data protection team in France with double partner hire

Beyond data privacy, Romain also advises on the EU Data Act

Financial Services and Investment Management Partner Phillip Sacks Rejoins Dechert, Bolstering its Dubai Offering

Mr. Sacks also regularly advises sovereign wealth funds and financial institutions on their fund investment and co-investment programs.

Paul Hastings Welcomes Leading Securities Litigators in San Francisco and New York

Paul Hastings offers that platform, and I am thrilled to contribute my trial experience and government insight to help clients navigate their most critical regulatory and litigation challenges.

Simmons & Simmons bolsters Tokyo disputes practice with Partner hire

Simmons & Simmons has expanded its Dispute Resolution practice in Asia with the hire of Partner Chris Studebaker.

Mayer Brown accelerates strategic growth of project finance offering across EMEA, APAC with four new partners

With these hires, Mayer Brown significantly expands its ability to support clients across the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects

Carey Olsen appoints Senior Legal Manager in Hong Kong

Pending Hong Kong Law Society registration, David's role will transition to Counsel.

Proskauer Expands Fund Capabilities with Addition of Partner Vlad Bulkin

Vlad has extensive experience advising business development companies

Sidley Grows Banking, Payments and Fintech Practice With Partner Jess Cheng in New York

Ms. Cheng represents clients on all aspects of payments law and regulatory matters

Harneys strengthens Jersey Banking & Finance practice with new partner hire

Katrina’s appointment follows the firm’s July 2025 opening of its Jersey office, which marked a significant expansion of its global footprint.

Matthew Boswell, former Commissioner of Competition, joins Norton Rose Fulbright as partner

Matthew joins with over 25 years of experience spanning private practice, criminal prosecution, securities regulation, and senior competition enforcement leadership.

Holland & Knight Welcomes Former SEC Lawyer Aaron Russ in Richmond

Mr. Russ focuses on providing pragmatic and actionable advice to private fund managers, financial technology (FinTech) firms and global financial institutions on compliance with federal securities laws.

Maples Group Announces Seven Senior Appointments in Ireland

Richard O’Mahony (Funds & Investment Management) and Una Killeen (Finance) have been promoted to Partner

Maples Group strengthens Luxembourg Corporate offering with the arrival of Corporate Partner Emmanuel Lamaud

He joins from Hogan Lovells in Luxembourg

Sherry Yu qualifies as associate in Irish Asset Finance team

Sherry has been an integral part of the Asset Finance team, supporting a broad range of transactions across the financing and leasing of aircraft and other assets.

DLA Piper launches Global Capital Solutions Practice with the addition of Partners Ranesh Ramanathan, Alex Cushman, and Daniel Wayte

Ramanathan and Cushman, based in New York, and Wayte, based in London, enable the firm to provide end-to-end counsel on the full spectrum of debt, equity, and hybrid investment strategies.

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