Mayer Brown just lost two partners, David Krakoff and Christopher Regan to BuckleySandler LLP. Krakoff co-led Mayer Brown’s litigation practice.
Source: www.bloomberg.com
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McDonough Holland & Allen to Close Shop
Sacramento is losing its second largest firm: McDonough Holland & Allen. The firm released a statement that puts the target closure date at Labor Day. It seems that too many partners have left the firm too quickly.
Source: www.nylj.com
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Sidley Austin Plans on Growth in Asia
Sidley Austin LLP has transferred Tom Albrecht to Hong Kong to become the Asia managing partner. He plans on concentrating on growth in Asia, including seeking new cities to launch branches. Currently, Sidley has 120 lawyers practicing in Asia.
Source: www.businessweek.com
Tags: Sidley Austin LLPMayer Brown and Simmons & Simmons Talking Again
Merger talks between Mayer Brown and Simmons & Simmons are back in existence. If the union happens, Mayer Brown will gain a strong UK practice while Simmons will expand immensely in Asia.
Source: www.thelawyer.com
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Lathrop & Gage Boosts LA IP
The Los Angeles office of Lathrop & Gage has seen the addition of Carole Handler. Handler leaves Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon and joins Lathrop’s intellectual property and business litigation practice groups.
Source: www.nylj.com
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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Hires 20 from Nixon Peabody
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has announced that it will hire about 20 of Nixon Peabody’s corporate lawyers. Mats G. Carlston is part of the group switching firms. He was the head of the global finance practice and will be the head of the leveraged-finance group at Pillsbury.
Source: www.businessweek.com
Tags: Nixon Peabody LLPSeyfarth Takes Two from Sidley Austin
Seyfarth Shaw has taken on two Labor & Employment attorneys. Jeffrey A. Berman has joined as a partner and Joan E. Smiles joins as Of Counsel in Los Angeles. Both formerally practiced with Sidley Austin.
Source: www.businesswire.com
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Simmons & Simmons Hires Lateral for Beijing
Simmons & Simmons has just scored a lateral partner. Davis Wang leaves his position with King & Wood to join Simmons’ Beijing office. This makes Simmons & Simmons first lateral partner hire for the new office.
Source: www.legalweek.com
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Jackson Walker Boosts its Dallas Office
Jackson Walker has hired a new partner for its Dallas office. Tracey Wallace will practice Labor & Employment law. Wallace received her J.D. From Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Source: www.dallas.dbusinessnews.com
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Jones Day Loses one to Baker & McKenzie
Jones Day has lost a tax partner to Baker & McKenzie. Jonathan Stevens will split his time between Baker’s New York and Washington offices.
Source: www.legaltimes.typepad.com
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