Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that Adam Braun has joined its St. Louis office as a partner in its employee benefits and executive compensation group. Braun joins from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.
Dechert Strengthens M&A and Private Equity Capabilities with Addition of Brian Miner
Dechert LLP announced today the addition of Brian Miner as a partner in its corporate and securities practice group, further bolstering the firm’s capabilities in middle market private equity and M&A. Mr. Miner will be based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Miner joins Dechert from Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, where he served as co-chair of the M&A and securities group.
Skadden Adds Brian Paulson as Capital Markets Partner in Palo Alto
Skadden is pleased to announce that Brian Paulson has joined the firm as a capital markets partner in its Palo Alto office. Paulson arrives from Latham & Watkins LLP.
Blank Rome Adds Leading White Collar Team, Continuing Nationwide Expansion
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome four new attorneys from Akerman to the firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group:
- Bradley “Brad” Henry, a partner in New York, who will also serve as vice-chair of Blank Rome’s White Collar Defense and Investigations group,
- Kathleen H. Shannon, a partner in Washington, D.C.,
- Jason F. Emert, of counsel in Washington, D.C., and
- Ekinsu Çebi Elkei, a foreign associate in Washington, D.C. (Not engaged in the practice of law in the District of Columbia. Admitted to practice in Istanbul only.)
Trial Partner Veronica Moyé Joins King & Spalding as Firm Opens New Office in Dallas
King & Spalding announced today that nationally renowned trial lawyer Veronica Moyé has joined the firm as a partner in its Business Litigation practice group. Moyé joins the firm in Dallas, where it is opening its 24th office globally and 11th in the U.S. The new office in Dallas expands the firm’s international platform deeper into Texas, where the firm has a Houston office opened in 1995 and an Austin office opened in 2008. The Dallas office will focus on corporate, finance and restructuring, business litigation, government investigations, real estate and investment funds, and product liability and mass tort work for a broad spectrum of clients across the energy, financial services, transportation, healthcare, life sciences and technology sectors. Moyé joins King & Spalding from Gibson Dunn, where she was co-chair of the firm’s Global Litigation Practice Group and served on its Executive Committee.
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Akerman Grows National Real Estate Practice with Finance Partner Naheem Harris in New York
Top national law firm Akerman today announced the joint expansion of its New York office and Real Estate Finance Practice with the addition of Partner Naheem Harris. Harris arrives from the New York office of Vinson & Elkins LLP.
Tags: Akerman LLP | New YorkBaker Botts Expands Middle East Practice With Tech-Focused Corporate Partner
Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international technology, energy and life sciences law firm, announced today that Alexander Hendry has joined the Dubai office as a partner in the Corporate Department. He is the sixth lateral partner to join Baker Botts since the beginning of February.
John Goldfinch Joins Allen & Overy to Enhance Structured Finance and Private Capital Offering
Allen & Overy today announces it is bolstering the global structured finance practice as partner John Goldfinch joins ahead of merger with Shearman & Sterling, to become A&O Shearman. John, who joins the firm from Milbank, is widely recognised as one of Europe’s leading structured finance advisers, with a particular focus on the CLO and related markets. His appointment supports A&O’s continued growth and investment in the private capital space, which is a key strategic focus for the firm.
Greenberg Traurig Grows Real Estate and Energy Practices with Addition of Paul Williams
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Real Estate Practice with the addition of Shareholder Paul M. Williams. He joins the firm from Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP.
Sheppard Mullin Expands White Collar and Investigations Capabilities with Partner John Marston
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that John Marston has joined the firm as a partner in the Governmental Practice, based in the Washington, D.C office. Marston joins from Foley Hoag LLP.
