Michael Fruchter has joined Pillsbury’s rapidly growing New York office as senior counsel. Fruchter, who operates a broad transactional practice that spans the globe, comes to the firm from Perkins Coie LLP. More >>

Dechert LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that Jeff Norton and Gareth Clark will join the firm as corporate partners in the New York office. Norton is the former leader of Linklaters’ U.S. banking team and focuses his practice on acquisition finance, restructurings and liability management transactions. Clark previously served in the corporate group at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and focuses his practice on private equity and M&A transactions. More >>

Pillsbury today announced the arrival of noted real estate lawyer Andrew Weiner, who joins the firm’s New York office as a partner. A veteran presence in the real estate industry, which is one of Pillsbury’s five core sectors, Weiner’s practice is global in scope but focuses significantly on transactions in the New York metropolitan area. He comes to Pillsbury from Dentons. More >>

Mark E. Haranzo has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in its Private Wealth Services Group. He will reside in the firm’s New York office. Previously, Mr. Haranzo was a partner at Withers Worldwide, where he served as regional practice group co-leader for the firm’s U.S. Trust, Estate and Charitable Giving Planning Group. More >>