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Appleby Appoints Jane Smith As Group Chief Financial & Operating Officer

Based in Jersey, Jane joined Appleby in 2010

Competition leader Liza Carver returns to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Liza returns to HSF Kramer at a time when widespread changes to Australia’s merger control regime are imminent

Mayer Brown bolsters its renowned ERISA Litigation practice with the return of Rick Nowak in Chicago

Rick is the fourth recent hire to rejoin the firm’s Chicago office since March 2025

Rawlinson & Hunter welcomes Yvonne Plamondon to Trust & Corporate Services team

With over 18 years of experience, Plamondon brings a deep and varied background in fiduciary and financial advisory services

Holland & Knight Continues Buildout of Premier Tax Team in Philadelphia with Addition of Senior Counsel Thu Lam

Ms. Lam's addition to the tax team follows that of Partner Jennifer Karpchuk, who co-chairs the Firm's State and Local Tax Team, in Philadelphia last month.

Danielle Roman appointed as Managing Partner of Mourant Hong Kong

Danielle has practised in Asia for almost 20 years.

Bedell Cristin partner Nancy Chien admitted to The International Academy of Estate and Trust Law

She leads Bedell Cristin's International Private Client team

Dentons corporate partner Nik Colbridge relocates to Dubai to expand equity capital markets practice

Dentons has seven offices in the Middle East

Mayer Brown strengthens Banking & Finance practice with CLO lawyer in New York

Joanna has significant experience advising issuers, underwriters, portfolio managers, and monoline insurers on CLOs

Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes standout corporate partner to rapidly growing Chicago office

Kyle Gann strengthens firm’s transactional capabilities, cites shared values and growth mindset culture as key drivers for the move

DLA Piper Canada welcomes associate Arianna Yoffe to the Montreal office

Arianna combines deep corporate expertise with a practical, business-minded approach to navigating employment and labour issues.

DLA Piper Canada welcomes associate Corey J. Friedman

Before becoming a lawyer, Corey served in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Appleby Shanghai strengthens Corporate practice with the appointment of Legal Manager

As a native Mandarin speaker and fluent in English, Koey is well positioned to provide seamlessly assist clients with cross-border legal solutions

Ogier funds specialist Alexandra O’Grady joins the partnership in Jersey

“Her promotion is well deserved and reflects both her talent and significant contribution to Ogier’s competitive offering in these specialist areas.”

Norton Rose Fulbright bolsters its real estate offering with two new partners in Paris

Together, David and Isabelle have a strong history in real estate M&A, transactional work and asset management, and have acted for financial institutions, investment funds and operators as well as hospitality owners.

Holland & Knight Grows Real Estate Section with Addition of John "J." Pieratt in Austin

Mr. Pieratt's addition to the Real Estate Section follows that of Partner Kate Pennartz, who joined Holland & Knight's Dallas office in May.

Seasoned Litigator Austin Rainwater Joins Holland & Knight’s New Seattle Office

Mr. Rainwater earned a J.D. degree from Cornell Law School and a B.A. degree from Whitman College.

Mayer Brown adds prominent Bankruptcy & Restructuring partner in New York

He brings a wealth of deal experience advising on many of the most complex and groundbreaking bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

Cooley Expands Debt Finance Practice With Partner Hire in New York

He brings more than 10 years of experience in corporate and securities law, with a particular focus on acquisition financing and debt restructuring transactions.

Linklaters Appoints George Casey as Chairman of the Americas

In this new role, George will focus on advancing Linklaters’ U.S.

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