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Mourant announces mid-year promotions for 2024

To see so many of our people awarded promotions as we reach the mid-year point is testament to the growth and success of our firm

Holland & Knight Welcomes Financial Services Partner Taylor Speers in Dallas

He was previously a partner at Winston & Strawn.

Sarah Burke Joins Debevoise as Counsel in the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group

Ms. Burke previously worked in the Executive Compensation and Benefits Group of another international law firm.

Baker McKenzie Appoints Marco Deutsch as Chief Information Officer

He brings more than 25 years of experience in IT and business consulting roles to the Firm.

Leading Investment Funds Partner Joins Paul, Weiss in London

He joins Investment Funds partner James King in the London office.

Law360 Names Morgan Lewis Partners Alana Genderson and Stephanie Schuster Rising Stars

Recognized as a Rising Star in the Compliance category

Norton Rose Fulbright appoints new Global Co-Head of Energy

He is regularly ranked as a leader in renewable and alternative energy in all leading directories and has advised on some of the world’s largest and most complex deals in this sector.

Morgan Lewis Further Deepens German Presence with Triple Partner Hire

Arriving on August 1 from Milbank, Sebastian will counsel national and international corporations and private equity investors on German and cross-border transactions

Reed Smith adds noted structured finance lawyer as partner in New York

Stern, previously co-head of the structured finance practice at Winston & Strawn LLP

Dentons adds restructuring partner in Chicago

McClain’s experience spans all facets of creditors’ rights, including judicial and non-judicial commercial foreclosures, receiverships and Article 9 sales.

Hogan Lovells Announces Melissa Ordonez's Appointment to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR

Her term will run from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2027.

A&O Shearman expands its Debt Finance practice with strategic hire of leading leveraged finance lawyer

Fil has over 18 years of experience in the legal and banking sectors, combining a very robust technical background with commercial acumen and industry awareness.

Herbert Smith Freehills appoints Managing Partner, China

A native of Hong Kong and a commercial litigation partner since 2020, Jojo will work closely with Nanda Lau, head of Beijing and Shanghai.

Dentons elects new Global CEO

Kate Barton succeeds Elliott Portnoy, the founding Global CEO who has served since 2013

Experienced Financial Restructuring and Special Situations Partner Joins Paul, Weiss in London

Liz advises companies and creditors on stressed and distressed investments, including special situations financings and complex restructurings.

Paul Hastings Welcomes General Counsel

Maloney succeeds Mark Pollack

Former Chief Deputy AG for D.C. Jason Downs joins Hogan Lovells

His practice focuses on representing clients in State AG investigations, serving as external general counsel for Fortune 500 companies

Withers boosts Asia real estate team with new partner Chau Hwei Lee, promotes Akinari Nakano

Chau Hwei joins the firm from Shook Lin & Bok, alongside associate Cheryl Lee.

Dean Bao joins Jones Day in Sydney as of counsel in Financial Markets Practice

Mr. Bao's move to Jones Day follows the arrival of Alastair Gourlay in Sydney.

Dentons welcomes partner Jill Nicholson to bankruptcy practice in Chicago

Her clients range from secured lenders and corporate boards to governmental agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

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