A&O IP Expansion Continues With Appointment of Two More Partners

Allen & Overy announces the appointments of Mark Heaney and David Stone to the international IP practice. Both join from Simmons & Simmons and build on the news that Marc Döring and Marjan Noor will also be joining the team. This four partner move demonstrates A&O’s commitment to the IP sector by doubling the size of the London partner group. More >>

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Prominent Russian Counsel Joins Moscow Office of Quinn Emanuel

Prominent Russian counsel, Kirill Parinov, has joined Quinn Emanuel as managing partner of its Moscow office. Kirill’s practice focuses on cross-border litigation, international arbitration, and complex financial disputes. Prior to joining Quinn Emanuel, Kirill served as Group General Counsel and a member of the Management Board for Norilsk Nickel, where he oversaw a global team of over 180 people spread across 8 jurisdictions, covering all areas of litigation affecting a multinational company with a U.S. listing in the heavily regulated mining industry. More >>

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Nixon Peabody Expands Business Practice With Arrival of Experienced Corporate/M&A Partner

Nixon Peabody is expanding the firm’s corporate capabilities with the arrival of partner Tyler J. Savage. Tyler, who previously led Harter Secrest & Emery LLP’s Corporate/Transactional practice, has joined Nixon Peabody’s Rochester office, where he expects to continue to provide sophisticated transactional advice to the firm’s clients. More >>

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