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Kirkland Hits A&O For High Profile UK Leveraged Finance Partner
The hire follows a number of high-profile exits to Paul Weiss, as well as some high profile hires from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett.
K&L Gates Brings On Finance Quintet From DLA Piper in Milan
The Pittsburgh-based law firm's hires bring the total number of professionals in its Milan finance practice to 11.
Freshfields Bags Another European IPO Mandate
The firm's mandate for Swiss pharma Galderma comes quick on the heels of its work on CVC's proposed Amsterdam listing.
Paris Heads Selected at A&O Shearman and Latham
Meanwhile, a Shearman partner for close to 12 years has joined Ashurst in Paris, the latest prominent attorney to leave merger-bound firm.
KKR to Paul Hastings: Will Needham on Why he Moved, and Being a Swiftie
The restructuring specialist discusses his move from one of the world's biggest investment companies and his plans at Paul Hastings' London office.
Linklaters Turns to Accenture for Tech Advice
Linklaters is following in A&O and Shearman's footsteps; the firms retained McKinsey and KPMG last month for advice on their merger.
DLA Piper to Open Office in Du sseldorf
Fieldfisher Hires Pension Team After 'Strategic Review' at PwC
The move comes in light of a review by PwC, with the team continuing to work closely with the Big Four accountants, according to a statement.
How I Deal With Stress: A Travers Smith Partner on Childhood Trauma and Reaching 'Breaking Point'
In the second in a series of Q&As with partners about how they cope with life in law, funds partner Will Normand of Travers Smith opens up about subjects too often ignored in corporate law.
Wachtell, Goodwin Top Q1 League Tables as Global M&A Value Jumps 38%
While the value of global M&A announced during Q1 was up significantly, the number of deals declined by 31% when compared with the same period a year ago.
Revenue, Profits Slip at Baker Botts as Firm Invests in Hiring, Singapore Office
Managing partner Danny David, who took on the managing partner role on Aug. 1, said the London, Singapore and Middle East offices had a "truly stellar" 2023 in terms of engagements and achievements.
Paul Weiss Plans Brussels Launch with Simpson Antitrust Partner
Brad Karp confirmed that having a "strong presence in Brussels" was a "strategic imperative" as the firm works on cross-border M&A work and consequential client matters.
It Takes All of Us: Participate in This Year's Mental Health Survey
Our Survey on Mental Health in the Legal Industry is open, and we need to hear from you—lawyers and all professionals in the legal world.
Alston & Bird Hires Brussels Antitrust Partner to Advise on Cross-Border Transactions
Jens-Olrik Murach, who joins from Willkie, says competition regulators increasingly cooperate across the Atlantic.
Ex-Bird & Bird Partner to Face Tribunal Over Inappropriate Conduct Allegations
The lawyer was a partner in Bird & Bird's Brussels office at the time the alleged conduct took place.
Noerr to Part Company with Four European Offices
An arrangement with CEE law firm Kinstellar could see the major German law firm part with scores of lawyers, after Noerr's CEE revenues tumbled.
Freshfields Lands Another Latham Private Capital Partner
Milan-based Giancarlo D'Ambrosio is the third Latham & Watkins partner to join Freshfields' global private capital practice in the space of a month.
Litigation Funders Have Won the Battle—But Will They Win the War?
Debate has intensified about the societal value of litigation funders as the UK government prepares a change to the rules that would help them, with some saying a review is needed first.
Latham and O'Melveny in Driving Seat for 4.2 Billion MotoGP Deal
Dorna Sports holds the global rights to organise the MotoGP and WSBK Championships—the two most significant motorcycle racing series.