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David Foster appointed as regional managing partner for A&O Shearman in Middle East, Turkey and Africa effective May 1, 2024

David’s appointment follows the recent election of Khalid Garousha as senior partner of A&O Shearman.

Freshfields welcomes 23 new partners

The newly promoted partners represent all five practice groups and regions reflecting Freshfields’ global strategy and ongoing commitment to invest in talent around the globe.

Freshfields Welcomes Leading Bay Area M&A Partner

Denny brings 25 years of experience representing companies on their most important M&A and other strategic transactions

Heavy hitter infrastructure lawyer joins Norton Rose Fulbright in Los Angeles

He will also be North America Co-Head of Infrastructure with Doug Fried and Canada Head of Infrastructure Jay LeMoine.

Martin Byers and Chris Wall promoted to partner in Cayman Islands

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Dentons appoints Michael Duvall and Noor Kapdi to lead the Firm's market-leading ESG practice

Michael and Noor will lead the Firm’s team of cross-practice experts

Cross-border Attorney Sungsok Yang Joins Dentons Lee

Dentons Lee looks forward to further strengthening the capacity by welcoming Senior Foreign Attorney Sungsok Yang.

Dentons announces 12 new partners in UK, Ireland and Middle East

The promotions take effect on 1 May 2024.

Withers expands US arbitration practice with New York partner Floriane Lavaud

She also advises sovereign wealth funds, private equity funds and hedge funds, including in relation to investments in the Middle East.

Shawn D’Aguiar To Join Debevoise as Funds Partner in London

Mr. D’Aguiar’s practice focuses on fund structuring and formation.

Herbert Smith Freehills promotes nine partners, bolstering market-leading practices

The promotions are part of the firm’s annual global partner promotion rounds, which included the promotion of 27 partners in total, and will come into effect from 1 May 2024.

Freshfields Welcomes Leading Bay Area M&A Partner

Denny brings 25 years of experience representing companies on their most important M&A and other strategic transactions

Freshfields Adds Litigation Partner in New York

He has represented investment managers and alternative investment funds in a variety of civil matters and regulatory investigations.

Parul Verma joins Dentons Link Legal as Partner in Banking & Projects Practice

Prior to joining Dentons Link Legal, Parul was a Partner with Kochhar & Co.

Herbert Smith Freehills promotes six to partnership in Asia

This year's Asia partner promotions demonstrate our commitment to investment in this region, and in home-grown legal talent

Herbert Smith Freehills promotes 27 to partnership

The promotions take effect on 1 May 2024.

Ogier appoints funds specialist as chief commercial officer (US)

Guy will be working alongside Ogier's funds lawyers and corporate administration professionals

Hogan Lovells announces new Board appointments

Commenting on the appointments, Chair Marie-Aimée de Dampierre added: "I'd like to congratulate Lillian, Andrew and Andreas on their re-elections and election to the Board."

Dentons strengthens its real estate team for the dynamic Data Centre sector

Previously a lawyer at White & Case, Matt has a proven track record and specialised focus in the data centre sector

Three environmental crisis & white collar litigators join Hogan Lovells

Clarke and Carpenter join the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, while Chinn joins in San Francisco.

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