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Bird & Bird appoints 29 to Partner, 3 to Senior Counsel, 2 to Special Counsel, 24 to Counsel and 4 to Legal Director in annual global promotion round

A huge congratulations to those promoted across our international network.

Linklaters appoints Rebecca Jarvis as new Global Practice Co-Head for Banking

Rebecca has over 25 years’ experience in advising creditors, insolvency office holders, and corporate debtors and their directors in all aspects of non-contentious restructuring and insolvency work.

George Pearce Promoted to Head of Personal Law at BCR Law LLP

George has a wealth of experience in each area of the Personal Law team’s practice.

Dentons announces Sheikha Al Ajmie as its first Omani Supreme Court Lawyer

Sheikha joined Dentons in 2008 and she qualified to appear before the Primary Court in 2012 and the Appeal Court in 2015.

Dentons bolsters its Saudi presence with the arrival of Edward Rose and Guy Danalis

Edward and Guy's arrivals are another important step in our ongoing efforts and focus on building out our Saudi practice

Dentons expands its UK Finance practice with hire of senior project finance lawyer

John brings with him over 30 years’ experience in energy and infrastructure project development and finance in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Central Asia.

Allen & Overy announces a new wave of promotions in Luxembourg

The new partners are part of a global partners promotion round of 36 lawyers, with a total of 13 of the firm’s offices represented.

Dentons bolsters litigation and dispute resolution team in Vancouver with new partner

Morgan is an accomplished litigator whose addition to our group strengthens our offering and complements our steadfast commitment to client service excellence

Mourant Consulting appoints Deputy Managing Director to its growing Jersey team

Jon has joined the Mourant Consulting team based in the firm's Jersey office.

Appleby Guernsey Announces New Office Managing Partner

In addition, Richard has advised on a number of major contentious regulatory matters including in particular enforcement action by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) against both companies and their directors, and has a particular expertise

Luca Maffia promoted to counsel at Allen & Overy

Luca has developed significant expertise in leverage and acquisition finance transactions, private placement and bond issues, both on the borrowers' and the lenders' side.

Herbert Smith Freehills Appoints New Joint Managing Partner for Finance Practice

Kristen succeeds partner Gary Hommel who returns to full-time practice in London, focusing on real estate finance.

Pietro Bellone is new partner at Allen & Overy

His appointment confirms the growth of the firm in our country and demonstrates the importance of the Italian market in A&O’s global strategy.

Thirty-six promoted to Allen & Overy’s global partnership

A&O has announced the promotion of 36 partners, effective from 1 May 2023.

Miklos Kadar promoted to partner at Allen & Overy

Miklos Kadar has been leading Allen & Overy’s Budapest office since May 2021.

Herbert Smith Freehills Appoints Counsel

Bajar Sharaw specializes in resolving complex international disputes.

Herbert Smith Freehills promotes 36 lawyers to counsel across the Global Network

These promotions reflect their outstanding client focus and commitment to the firm, alongside their technical skills and leadership.

Jessica Yu joins Stephenson Harwood as partner

We are delighted that Jessica is joining us.

Greenberg Traurig Expands Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice in Texas; Adds David R. Eastlake in Houston

He is a talented attorney who brings diverse experience across multiple industries to our team in Texas

Freshfields welcomes 30 new partners

The new partners are drawn from all of the firm’s market-leading practices and reflect the breadth and depth of Freshfields’ global expertise.

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