Skadden Adds Trial Attorney Allison Brown as Partner in New York

Skadden is pleased to announce that Allison Brown has joined the firm’s Mass Torts, Insurance and Consumer Litigation Group as a partner in our New York office. Prior to joining Skadden, Ms. Brown was a partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, where she litigated a wide range of complex matters, including product liability, mass torts, commercial and environmental actions. More >>

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Top Disputes Partner Bolsters Herbert Smith Freehills Joint Operation with Kewei in Shanghai

Kewei Law Firm has hired partner Cathy Liu in Shanghai, adding China disputes expertise to the firm’s joint operation with Herbert Smith Freehills. Prior to joining Kewei, Cathy was a partner at King & Wood Mallesons. A leading China disputes lawyer with international expertise, Cathy specialises in general commercial litigation and also has extensive experience in regulatory investigations, white-collar crime and labour disputes. More >>

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Mark Powell and Charles W. Daff Expand Snell & Wilmer’s Private Client Services Group in Orange County

Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce the firm’s Orange County office is expanding their private client services group with Partner Mark Powell and Associate Charles W. Daff. Powell and Daff come to Snell & Wilmer from Dorsey & Whitney as Certified Specialists in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, California Board of Legal Specialization. They bring with them over 20 years of experience practicing law. More >>

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