Arnold & Porter LLP announced today that Robert N. Weiner has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Washington, DC office, having served as Associate Deputy Attorney General at the United States Department of Justice since 2010.  Weiner also served as Senior Counsel in the White House Counsel’s Office during the Clinton Administration (1997-98) and President of the DC Bar (1995-96).

Gilbert + Tobin is advising leading Australasian private equity firm, Pacific Equity Partners Pty Limited (PEP) on the acquisition of Spotless Group Limited (ASX/NZX: SPT, Spotless).

Goulston & Storrs is pleased to announce that Mark Swirbalus has joined the firm’s Boston office as a Director.  Mark joins the firm’s litigation group where he continues to focus his practice primarily in the area of probate litigation.

Freehills has advised Paladin Energy Limited (Paladin) in relation its recent US$274 million 6%, 5 year Convertible Bond offer.

Morgan Lewis has announced that Tracy Evlogidis, a leading international immigration lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in its London Labour & Employment team following her notice period at her prior firm, where she was head of immigration. She comes to Morgan Lewis with two associates, Nick Hobson and Gemma Goodhead, who worked with her at her previous firm.