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Ryan Whelan Joins Stephenson Harwood's Middle East Dispute Resolution team as Partner

Ryan's practice primarily focuses on the infrastructure and energy sector.

Simmons strengthens its Real Estate practice in Paris

These hires reflect the firm’s commitment to the continued growth of its real estate practice

Mayer Brown lands former Nuveen Real Estate GC Gabriel Steffens in California

Gabe was previously the global head of legal for Nuveen Real Estate and the general counsel of The Amherst Group.

Linklaters elects François Kopf as partner in Paris and Global Chair of Restructuring and Insolvency

The latest hires continue the firm’s expansion of its global Restructuring and Insolvency practice

Annalisa Shibli appointed to the Cayman Islands Constitutional Commission

Annalisa will serve on the commission alongside John Lemuel Hurlston (Chairman) and Alex Henderson KC.

Eversheds Sutherland strengthens its corporate finance capability with lateral partner hire in Germany

Torsten’s experience and reputation in the market speak for themselves.

A&O Shearman bolsters private capital offering with new leveraged finance partner in Italy

Diego’s arrival marks a very important milestone in our growth strategy

Collas Crill appoints Gina Berry as Cayman Managing Partner

Gina joined Collas Crill in 2020

Strategic hire strengthens Konexo’s Financial Services Advisory offering

Emma's arrival follows a number of recent strategic appointments for Konexo

Sebastian Klingen joins Dentons as partner in the Corporate/M&A practice in Düsseldorf

His arrival underscores our growth trajectory in Düsseldorf, which has gained momentum with the addition of a leading digital rights lawyer just a few weeks ago.

Dentons Link Legal Partner Shravan Yammanur as Young ITA Co-Chair for India (2025-2027)

Young ITA is a global platform committed to promoting the active engagement of young professionals

Dentons welcomes National Head of Pro Bono Partner

Tamara will be based in Sydney, and lead Dentons’ national pro bono activities.

Tyler Coe Appointed to Young Women’s Resource Center Board of Directors

“It’s an honor to support the YWRC’s mission and serve an organization making a real impact in our community,” said Coe.

Withers announces international 16 partner promotion round

The new partners are based across Asia, the US and the UK

SEC seeks SolarWinds settlement in reversal for agency under new leadership

Linklaters Bolsters Corporate, Capital Markets and M&A Offering with Kristina Trauger in New York Strategic partner addition reflects continued firmwide commitment to building market-leading U.S. practice within unrivaled global platform

Paul Hastings Further Strengthens International Cross-Practice Team With Finance Partner in Abu Dhabi

Joining from White & Case LLP, Watson has extensive experience advising borrowers and lenders across a broad range of debt finance matters, including private credit, leveraged finance, restructuring and general corporate finance.

Paul Hastings Further Strengthens Premier ECVC Practice in Northern California

Joining from Wilson Sonsini, Huie advises life sciences and technology companies on general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and strategic partnerships.

Matthew Fischer joins Stewart McQueen as Co-Leader of Dechert’s Commercial Mortgage-backed Securities Group

Mr. Fischer will join the CMBS group’s current leader, Stewart McQueen.

Sidley Grows San Diego Office With Global Finance Partner Parker Zangoei

Mr. Zangoei joins Sidley from DLA Piper, where he was co-head of the Private Credit practice and a partner in the Finance/Venture and Growth Lending group.

DLA Piper Promotes Rising Talent Across the Middle East as Regional Growth Accelerates

This announcement follows the significant promotion of Mapanza Nkwilimba to the partnership in May

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