Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Peter Harwich has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Corporate Department and member of the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice. Harwich’s practice focuses on representing public companies in complex public and private M&A transactions, including spin-offs, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. He also has experience advising public companies on capital markets, securities law, and corporate governance matters. Harwich joins Latham & Watkins from Allen & Overy in New York. More >>

Arman Kuyumjian has joined Holland & Knight’s New York office as a partner in the firm’s Corporate, M&A and Securities Practice Group. Mr. Kuyumjian represents public and private companies, as well as private equity funds, in mergers and acquisitions, distressed and cross-border transactions, and joint ventures and other strategic alliances. He also provides counsel on corporate governance issues, shareholder activism, defensive measures and other strategic considerations. Most recently, he was a partner at Baker McKenzie in New York. More >>

Dechert LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that Joseph A. Riley has joined the firm as a tax partner in the New York office. Riley was previously a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. More >>

Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce Patrick J. Trostle has joined the Firm as a Partner in its New York office in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Group. More >>