Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce nine attorneys from Baer Crossey McDemus LLC — a nationally known tech and corporate law boutique that counsels startups, emerging growth companies, and a wide range of corporate clients on venture, private equity, M&A and technology-related transactions — have joined its Philadelphia office. The new hires, which include managing partners Andrew Baer, Michael Crossey, and Christopher McDemus, will stretch the firm’s reach within the global technology, and emerging growth business communities.
George Haros Joins DWF to Bolster Employment Offering
George Haros moves from Macpherson Kelley and brings with him a team of six, including senior associates William Marshall, Christina Tsakiris and Michael Harty. The appointment comes at a time of rapid expansion for global legal business DWF which continues to broaden its sector and service capabilities across Australia.
Finance & Restructuring Growth Continues at Paul Hastings with Notable Partner Addition in London
Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that Mei Lian, a prominent finance lawyer, has joined the firm’s London office as a partner in the Finance & Restructuring practice. She joins from Shearman & Sterling, where she was a partner for over 10 years. Her arrival advances Paul Hastings’ amassing of impressive partner additions to its Finance & Restructuring practice in Los Angeles, Paris, New York and Houston and builds on the firm’s strength in London.
BakerHostetler Adds Well-Known Trial Litigator David Aronoff in Los Angeles
BakerHostetler announced today that David Aronoff has joined the firm’s Litigation Practice Group as a partner in Los Angeles. During his more than 30-year career, Aronoff has handled a broad range of complex litigation matters, including financial services litigation under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), securities work, business disputes and products liability. Aronoff joins from Winston & Strawn LLP, where he was involved in senior management, including serving as the former Los Angeles chair of litigation and as a member of the firm’s Compensation and Finance committees.
Dechert Strengthens Global Tax Practice With New Luxembourg Partner
Dechert LLP announced today that Olivier Gaston-Braud has joined the firm’s global tax practice as a partner in Luxembourg. Gaston-Braud joins the firm from Eversheds Sutherland in Luxembourg.
Morrison & Foerster Further Expands Global Tax Capabilities with London Partner Addition
Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that Sophie Allen has joined its London office as a partner in the Tax Department. Ms. Allen brings to the firm extensive experience advising on the U.K. and international tax aspects of private equity and M&A transactions. Ms. Allen joins the firm from EY in london.
Reed Smith Welcomes Antitrust and Competition Partner to its Global Corporate Group in London
Mackenzie, who joins from Ashurst LLP where he began his career in 2000, has extensive experience of advising clients in all aspects of UK and EU competition law.
Armstrong Teasdale Opens Boston Office, Adds Team of Attorneys
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Partners John Sten and Jason Moreau, located in Boston, further bolstering the firm’s position on the East Coast. The firm has plans for further growth in the market and intends to expand to a full-service office. Boston is the fourth new market for the firm in 18 months, and rounds out the firm’s rapidly growing practice in the East, with attorneys already practicing in New York City, Philadelphia and Princeton. The duo join from the Boston office of Pierce Atwood.
Goodwin Continues London Private Equity Expansion with Partner James Grimwood
Global law firm Goodwin announced today that James Grimwood has joined the firm’s Private Equity group as partner in the London office. Grimwood comes to the firm from the London office of CMS Cameron McKenna.