Boston has a new litigation boutique. Beck Reed Riden by two ex Foley & Lardner LLP attorneys: Russell Beck and Stephen Riden. Stephen Reed joins them from Shepherd Law Group.
Source: www.boston.bizjournals.com
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Linklaters Loses Stockholm Tax Partner
Odile Fallenius, a Linklaters tax partner, has left the firm’s Stockholm office to join local Swedish firm Vinge. She takes a three associate group with her, increasing the size of Vinge’s tax group to 20.
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Tags: Linklaters LLPSilicon Valley Office for Jun He
Major Chinese law firm Jun He has opened their second U.S. office in Silicon Valley. The firm hopes the office will allow them to better serve both U.S. and Chinese clients looking to do business between the two countries. Jun He’s other U.S. office is in New York.
Source: American Lawyer
Tags: Beijing
New Partner for Akin Gump Abu Dhabi
Akin Gump has hired partner Chadi Salloum for its Abu Dhabi office. Mr. Salloum brings his significant corporate experience from Chiomenti’s Rome office.
Soure: www.akingump.com
Tags: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP | Dubai
New San Diego Office for Perkins Coie
Perkins Coie today announced the opening of a new San Diego office. With four partners joining from Paul Hastings and Fish & Richardson, the office will focus initially on intellectual property matters. The opening continues the strong pattern of growth which Perkins Coie has shown in recent years.
Source: www.perkinscoie.com
Tags: Perkins Coie LLPJohn Heintz Brings Insurance Practice to Dickstein Shapiro
Washington insurance partner John Heintz is making the move to Dickstien Shapiro. Formerly with Kelley Drye, Mr. Heintz’s practice focuses on insurance coverage and litigation.
Source: www.dicksteinshapiro.com
D.C. Telecom Group Joins Fish and Richardson
Fish and Richardson has added four lawyers to its Washington regulatory practice. The group, led by Shirley Fujimoto, was previously at McDermott. Also moving are Jeffrey Sheldon, David Rines, and Kevin Cookler. The attorneys bring a wealth of experience in broadband, smart grids, and other communications issues.
Source: www.fr.com
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IP Litigation Partner Joins Wilson Sonsini DC
Larry Shatzer has moved from Foley & Lardner to Wilson Sonsisni’s Washigton, D.C. office. Mr. Shatzer brings a wealth of patent litigation experience in biotech, semiconductors, and telecom.
Source: www.wilsonsonsini.com
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Herbert Smith Increases First Year Pay
Herbert Smith recently announced a increase in salary for first year (newly qualified) solicitors. The increase brings annual salaries to £61,000. Associates at higher experience levels see no change at this time.
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Simmons & Simmons Plans Beijing Expansion
With offices already operating in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Simmons & Simmons now has plans to launch a Beijing office. The new office is still in the planning stages but has already gained partner approval.
Source: www.thelawyer.com
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