Polsinelli Shughart welcomes attorney Matthew E. Ross as a shareholder in the firm’s Business department where he will focus his practice on all aspects of energy law including assisting clients with developing renewable energy projects and in achieving energy efficient business practices. Ross holds LEED professional accreditation, the leading professional designation for the green building, construction and development industry.

In its second major expansion in less than a year, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey combines on 1 October 2011 with the Perth-based partnership of one of Western Australia’s oldest and most progressive law firms. The combination significantly expands Squire Sanders’ presence in the fast-growing Asia Pacific market.