Kieran Stone has joined Locke Lord’s London office as a Partner in the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group. Stone’s extensive experience advising clients in the energy and technology sectors on equity capital markets transactions will further enhance the Firm’s capabilities as well as its growing London office. A former partner at Memery Crystal, Stone joins Locke Lord with vast experience in equity capital markets, acting for both UK and international main market and AIM-quoted companies as well as their advisers. Stone has also advised on a range of public takeover and private M&A transactions.
Shearman & Sterling Strengthens CFIUS, Sanctions and Export-Control Capabilities with Addition of Michael J. Walsh, Jr. in Washington, D.C.
Global law firm Shearman & Sterling today announces the addition of Mike Walsh as a partner, based in Washington, D.C. He joins the firm’s Litigation department, where he will advise clients on the national security aspects of cross-border transactions, represent clients in government enforcement actions, and counsel clients on mitigating geopolitical risk across business operations. Mike previously served as Chief of Staff and acting General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Commerce from 2018 – 2021
New Partner and Team Adds to Private Equity and M&A in Madrid
Squire Patton Boggs announces the appointment of Carlos Blanco Morillo as partner in the Corporate practice in Madrid. A leading private equity lawyer, Mr. Blanco joins from Roca Junyent, where he led the Corporate and M&A department of the Madrid office and was previously office managing partner. Mr. Blanco arrives with three associates.
Withers builds out APAC Funds practice with new Hong Kong partner
International law firm Withers has strengthened its cross-border funds team in Asia by adding partner Simon Wong in Hong Kong. Simon joins Withers from Dentons, where he headed the private funds practice in Hong Kong.
Tax and Wealth Planning Partner Rochelle Haller Joins Fox Rothschild in Seattle
Real Estate Attorney Michael Fletcher Joins Dorsey & Whitney as Phoenix Office Growth Continues
International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP is pleased to announce that Michael Fletcher has joined Dorsey as a Partner in the Real Estate group in Phoenix. Michael joins Dorsey from Gallagher & Kennedy, where he was a partner.
Cleary Adds Partner Nick Rumsby to London M&A Practice
Hogan Lovells Boosts Construction & Engineering Practice With Key London Hire
Hogan Lovells is further strengthening its Construction & Engineering practice with the arrival of Emerson Holmes as a partner in its Global International Arbitration practice. He joins the firm today from King & Spalding where he was Deputy Head of Construction. Emerson will be resident in Hogan Lovells’ London office.
Tags: Hogan Lovells | LondonOgletree Deakins Expands into Utah
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that the firm has opened an office in Salt Lake City with the addition of esteemed shareholders, David Castleberry and Kathleen Weron, who join Ogletree Deakins from Manning, Curtis, Bradshaw, & Bednar. The Salt Lake City office marks Ogletree Deakins’ first office in Utah and 55th location globally. It follows the firm’s expansion into Columbus, Ohio earlier this fall. The arrival of Castleberry and Weron also continues a hiring streak for the firm, which has welcomed 11 shareholders since September.
Tags: Ogletree Deakins | Salt Lake CityKennedys Strengthens Aviation Team in Singapore
We are delighted to have bolstered our aviation team in Singapore with the promotion of Anita Quy to Head of Aviation, APAC and the appointment of new partner, Tristan Thompson. Tristan joins the firm from DLA Piper, where he spent the last three years principally working on complex aviation and aerospace product liability claims and hull subrogation claims.
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