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
Jenner & Block announced today that Andrew Weissmann is rejoining the firm, effective July 1, where he was a partner for five years from 2006-2011. Mr. Weissmann is the former Chief of the Fraud Section in the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division, the former General Counsel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as well as a former lead prosecutor in the Special Counsel investigation, the Director of the Enron Task Force, and the Chief of the Criminal Division in the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York (EDNY).
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
Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Kate Withers has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Corporate Department and as a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Private Equity Practice. She advises clients of all sizes in connection with private equity and strategic corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, technology-focused joint ventures, carve-outs, structured investments, and complex licensing transactions. Withers joins Latham from Kirkland & Ellis.
Dentons Hires Real Estate Heavyweight as Partner in Glasgow
DWF Hires Corporate Finance Trio
DWF, the global legal business has recruited James Gee, Natasha Atkinson and Stewart Anderson as Partners in its finance and corporate teams in London. James Gee joins DWF from EY and specialises in financial services regulation and private funds. Sarah Atkinson joins from Weightmans where she is recognised for her focus on domestic and international insolvency work. Stewart Anderson also joins the Banking & Finance practice from BCLP.
Gordon & Rees Adds Leading Construction Team in Northeast
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani welcomes Peter E. Strniste, Jr. and Todd R. Regan as Partners in the firm’s Construction practice group. These two new partners were previously members of Robinson & Cole and practice in multiple states throughout the northeast, including New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Goodwin Extends Litigation Platform into London with Partner Oliver Glynn-Jones
Global law firm Goodwin announced today the extension of its award-winning litigation platform into the UK with the addition of partner Oliver Glynn-Jones. Glynn-Jones comes to the firm from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner and will join Goodwin’s London office on May 1, 2020.
Lewis Brisbois Maryland Office Grows Business Practices Team with Commercial Litigation Partner Hire
Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome Andrew Gendron to its Baltimore office as a partner in the firm’s Complex Business & Commercial Litigation Practice. Mr. Gendron joins Lewis Brisbois from Venable LLP, and brings to the firm more than 30 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation matters throughout the country at both the trial and appellate levels.
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