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.
Andrew Weissmann – Former Department Of Justice Fraud Section Chief, FBI General Counsel and Special Counsel Lead Prosecutor – To Rejoin Jenner & Block
Gowling WLG Welcomes Two New Real Estate Partners
Gowling WLG is pleased to announce the arrival of two new real estate partners, its new head of senior living Dominic Morris and property litigation specialist Paul Barker. Prior to joining Gowling WLG Dominic was a partner at Eversheds Sutherland, where he led the firm’s senior living team. Paul returns to Gowling WLG, where he previously worked for 12 years, after time as a partner at Higgs & Sons.
Sandra Rafferty Joins White & Case as a Partner in London
Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice with the addition of Sandra Rafferty as a partner in London. Rafferty joins from CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, where she was a partner, and brings more than 25 years of experience.
Latham Continues Expanding M&A and Private Equity Practices