Greenberg Traurig Expands Franchise and Distribution Practice, Adds Steven Kelso in Denver

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Denver office has added prominent Colorado trial attorney Steven M. Kelso as a shareholder in the Franchise and Distribution and Global Litigation Practices. Kelso, who joins the firm from Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell, LLP, defends motor vehicle manufactures/distributors and franchisors in disputes with their dealers and franchisees, and advises clients on dealer network and distribution issues. More >>

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Disputes and Regulatory Partner Mark West joins Reed Smith in Hong Kong

Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that Mark West has joined as a partner in its litigation practice in its Hong Kong office. Mark has extensive experience in advising and representing Hong Kong listed companies, multinational companies and high net-worth individuals on a wide array of regulatory investigations, high-value and complex commercial litigation and arbitration, white collar crimes and fraud investigations and prosecution defense. Mark was previously co-head of regulatory at Kennedys in Hong Kong. More >>

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Intellectual Property Lawyers Scott McBain and Paul Rodriguez Join Dickinson Wright’s Troy Office

Dickinson Wright PLLC is pleased to announce that Scott McBain and Paul Rodriguez have joined the firm’s Troy office as Members.

Scott McBain concentrates his practice on domestic and international IP procurement and IP counseling, transactions and strategies for the protection and enforcement of IP assets. He has been an IP attorney for over 25 years and has significant experience in licensing and other complex technology transfers, including IP due diligence and supporting the activities surrounding mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and IPOs. More >>

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Kennedys Bolsters Global Marine and Energy Practice With Hire of 12-strong Team

We are pleased to announce that we have strengthened our marine and energy capabilities with the hire of a 12-strong insurance coverage and disputes team based in our London office. The market leading team, joining us from Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF), comprises three partners, Patrick Foss, Chris Zavos and Jo Ward, along with seven other lawyers and two support staff. The team represent Lloyd’s syndicates and global insurers. More >>

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