Benjamin Downie has joined Jones Day as a partner in its Financial Markets Practice. He is based in the Firm’s Sydney Office. Downie arrives at the firm from Allens in Sydney.
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Reed Smith Strengthens Corporate Practice With New Partner Addition in the Middle East
Global law firm Reed Smith today announces that Anders Nilsson has joined the firm as a partner in its Global Corporate Group. Nilsson will be based in the firm’s Abu Dhabi office and will also work across its Dubai and Riyadh offices. Nilsson joins from Bird & Bird where he was head of its Middle East offices.
Leading Global Trade Lawyer Junko Suetomi Joins Greenberg Traurig’s Tokyo Office
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is strengthening its services in Asia with the addition of global trade lawyer Junko Suetomi as a shareholder in its Tokyo office. Junko, who previously worked at Baker McKenzie, is a highly regarded, multidisciplinary lawyer who has advised the Japanese government, practiced in the United States, and counseled clients on trade sanctions imposed on countries throughout the world.
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Baker Botts Strengthens Global Digital Infrastructure Practice with Partner Josh Cole
Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, has strengthened the firm’s global digital infrastructure practice with the addition of Corporate Partner Josh Cole. Cole arrives from Ashurst, where he led the Digital Economy Transactions practice in Asia, bringing more than 25 years of experience advising on complex M&A and joint ventures in the data center, subsea cable, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure sectors.
Akerman Expands Corporate Practice Group with Addition of Alternative Investments Partner Christopher Mendez in New York
Akerman today announced that Christopher Mendez has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group in New York. He joins from Crowell & Moring. A former general counsel and chief compliance officer for institutional investment firms, Chris advises investment managers and institutional investors on complex fund formation, transactional, and regulatory matters across the alternative investment landscape.
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Vinson & Elkins Adds Partner Samara Shepherd to Growing Investment Funds Practice
Vinson & Elkins announced today that it has enhanced its Investment Funds practice with the addition of Partner Samara Shepherd in Houston. Shepherd was previously a partner in the Investment Funds practice group at Kirkland & Ellis.
Husch Blackwell Continues Expansion in Southeast with Addition of Partner Ryan Burke
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce the addition of litigation partner Ryan Burke, continuing the firm’s growth in the Southeast. Burke is based in Atlanta and joins the firm’s virtual office, The Link. Burke — who joins Husch Blackwell from Morris, Manning & Martin—is the latest in a series of strategic additions that are growing the firm’s Southeast footprint.
Weil Bolsters West Coast Transactional Team with Addition of Tax Partner Josh McLane
International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP today announced the arrival of transactional tax attorney Josh McLane, who joins the Firm as a partner in Los Angeles. Josh joins Weil from Sheppard, Mullin, Richter and Hampton LLP, where he was a partner in that firm’s tax practice. Earlier in his career, he served as the general counsel and secretary of a publicly traded healthcare REIT.
Tags: Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP | Los AngelesBaker Botts Supercharges Global Growth With Strategic Partner Duo in Riyadh
Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology and life sciences law firm, has significantly expanded its Middle East footprint with the addition of two powerhouse partners, Joza Al Rasheed and Alexander Currie in Riyadh. Joza will also serve as Partner in Charge of the Riyadh office. Both join from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, where Joza was Managing Partner of their Riyadh office.
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Boies Schiller Flexner Adds Pair of Lateral Partners
Boies Schiller Flexner announced the addition of two lateral partners to our New York office this week: Robert Gordon and Frederick Lee. Robert, who started on October 24, focuses on both in-court and out-of-court restructuring matters; while Frederick, who began October 28 and plans to eventually relocate to the Los Angeles office, bolsters the firm’s experience with copyright- and AI-related issues that entertainment and technology companies face.
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