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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer reinforces European offering with Corporate hire in Madrid

Esteban joins from Linklaters in Madrid.

Hogan Lovells expands Corporate & Finance practice with addition of Krisa Benskin in Houston

Benskin helps guide clients in understanding and managing the executive compensation

IPO expert Janice Chu promoted to partner in Hong Kong

Janice, who is fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin, has a long association with the firm

Former Texas A&M General Counsel Ray Bonilla Joins Holland & Knight in Austin

Mr. Bonilla received a J.D. degree and a B.B.A. degree from The University of Texas at Austin.

Morgan Lewis Strengthens Middle East Practice with Investment Management Partner Duo in the UAE

The appointments follow the firm’s recent launch in Riyadh

Paul Hastings Builds Premier UK Tax Platform With Addition of Leading Partner Duo Joining Forces in London

The addition of Doak and Richardson continues the strong momentum of Paul Hastings’ global tax practice

Kirkland & Ellis Adds Leading Trial Lawyers Meghan Kelly and Bill Oxley

Meghan and Bill are exceptional trial lawyers with a track record of successfully representing clients in their most high-profile litigation matters

Appleby Welcomes Private Client Lawyer Dalia Sainsbury to Trusts Team

Dalia holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from National Autonomous University of Mexico

Distinguished Corporate Partner Carmelo Gordian Joins Holland & Knight in Austin

Carmelo is an experienced and well-respected venture capital partner

Greenberg Traurig Tampa Adds Two Associates

We are pleased to welcome Jeffrey and Erin to our Tampa office.

Eversheds Sutherland strengthens Irish platform with first two partner hires since integration

Senior hires see Robert Dever rejoin as tax partner and Mary Gavin strengthen employment practice in Dublin

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.

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