Am Law 100 firm BakerHostetler and Woodcock Washburn, one of the country’s leading intellectual property boutiques, announced today that they have a signed letter of intent to combine, subject to an affirmative vote by the partners of both firms in early December. The announcement, made by BakerHostetler Executive Partner Steven Kestner and the Woodcock Washburn Policy Committee, notes they will combine effective January 1, 2014. The combination is the result of a careful strategic assessment by both firms that identified compelling synergies in their practice capabilities, geographic footprints, and commitment to excellent client service.

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For the third time in a month, Honigman has expanded its Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group by adding a new partner, Leigh C. Taggart. He brings more than 20 years of IP and IP Litigation legal experience to Honigman and is located in the firm’s Oakland County office. Honigman’s growing IP practice serves clients locally, nationally and internationally.

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Michael K. Hauser has joined Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP as a partner in its Corporate Department’s Tax Practice Group. He brings nearly 10 years of experience as a tax attorney to Honigman and is located in the firm’s Oakland County office.

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Wolff & Samson PC is pleased to announce that John J. Scally Jr. has joined the firm as a member. Mr. Scally, who has more than three decades of experience in public finance, has handled complex financings throughout the country. He will add to Wolff & Samson’s bond counsel team, which is already recognized as one of the strongest in the region.

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Global legal practice Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Dubai-based DP World, one of the world’s largest port developers and operators, on the development of London Gateway, the brownfield, £1.5 billion, 1,500 acre port and logistics park on the north bank of the Thames, in Thurrock, Essex.

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Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today the addition of Jill S. Vorobiev to its Labor & Employment Group and Litigation Department as a member in the firm’s Chicago office. Prior to joining Dykema, Vorobiev was with Jones Day.

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