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Zak Goodwin Returns to Ropes & Gray’s Growing Antitrust Practice

“Zak is returning to Ropes & Gray at just the right time,” said Julie Jones, chair.

Herbert Smith Freehills appoints new Global Chief People Officer

Jo McConnell has been appointed as our new Global Chief People Officer to drive the firm’s ambitious people and culture strategy

Jay Ze joins Stephenson Harwood as partner

Jay has extensive experience and expertise advising Chinese state-owned enterprises

Capital Markets Partner Phillip Stoup joins Freshfields in Silicon Valley

He has extensive experience advising companies in the life sciences and technology sectors.

Private capital trio joins Freshfields in London

Stewart and Davis will join Freshfields from US firm Weil Gotshal & Manges, where Fortune was also based until recently.

Baker McKenzie Further Strengthens Global Banking & Finance Practice with Partner Addition in Amsterdam

His arrival further strengthens Baker McKenzie’s global and EMEA Banking & Finance capabilities, following recent additions in Germany, Italy, South Africa and Spain.

Hogan Lovells Expands Corporate & Finance Practice in Italy with Restructuring & Special Situations team hire

Their arrival complements Hogan Lovells’ global growth strategy by strengthening its Restructuring & Special Situations capabilities, further supporting the firm’s vision of being a trusted partner in key markets worldwide.

Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga adds Federico Lemos to its Banking & Finance practice

Federico has played an active role as a professor at renowned Uruguayan universities in the areas of banking and commercial law.

Anthony Patten and Peter Davis appointed to energy sector leadership at Herbert Smith Freehills

Both appointments are effective 1 November 2024.

Dentons continues to attract top talent with the addition of Sherryl Dubo to its Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy group in Vancouver

Sherryl brings extensive experience advising clients across a broad range of industries on insolvency, bankruptcy and debt recovery matters

Dentons strengthens Energy group in Poland with double hire

Piotr Ciołkowski has 20 years' experience in assisting energy sector clients with their expansion and operations in the Polish market.

Herbert Smith Freehills strengthens EMEA competition litigation team with partner hire

At Herbert Smith Freehills, Thorsten will work closely with partner Marcel Nuys and his team, as well as the broader competition disputes team.

Cohen & Gresser Appoints Pere Puig Folch as Global Chief Innovation Officer

In this new role, Pere will lead the firm’s ongoing initiatives to drive innovation, streamline legal processes, and enhance efficiency across all its offices worldwide.

Conyers Continues Growth with Addition of Bermudian Attorneys

These appointments reflect the firm’s strategic commitment to the recruitment and retention of exceptional Bermudians to drive the firm’s practice.

Maksym Sysoiev elected Co-chair of the ACC Renewables Committee

In his new position, he will work with the committee on its mandate to promote the further development, modernization and independence of Ukraine’s renewable energy sector by attracting investment.

Maples Group Celebrates Newly Qualified Caymanian Lawyers

Following their admissions, Brittany Cousins, April Ebanks, Dane Muspratt and Alice Narborough were appointed as Associates across a range of practice areas in the firm’s Cayman Islands office.

Meet Rachel: Ogier's new global head of Regulatory

She leads Ogier’s regulatory legal offering across all its international locations

More Growth for the Babbé Disputes & Risk Team

Benjamin Chambers joins from a global insurance law firm with experience in professional indemnity litigation.

Maples Group Appoints Malaqui Awe to Lead Trust and Private Client Services

Malaqui brings more than 20 years of experience in various roles in the financial services industry

Mayer Brown Partner Appointed to White House Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations

Prior to joining the firm, Phil held numerous positions in government

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