Quinn Emanuel – Global Disputes Star Paul Friedman and Competition Specialist Kate Vernon Join the London Office

Paul Friedman and Kate Vernon have joined the firm as partners in the London Office. Mr. Friedman was previously a partner at Clyde & Co. where he specialized in complex commercial litigation for large global companies. He has represented numerous global investment banks, private equity houses, high net worth individuals and companies all over the world, including in the UK, Europe, China, India, Japan, Israel and the US. Mr. Friedman also has experience acting for clients in international arbitrations. Mr. Friedman has been widely recognized for his successes by leading legal publications, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. He resides in Israel and commutes to London. More >>

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New Partner Bonita L. Hatchett Joins Strasburger in Houston

Strasburger & Price, LLP (Strasburger) is pleased to announce that Bonita L. Hatchett has joined the firm as a partner. She will work in Strasburger’s Houston office and practice with the employee benefits, executive compensation, pension and employee retirement practice groups, while also supporting the tax and labor and employment groups. More >>

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Partner Richard A. Fiore Returns to Freeborn & Peters LLP

Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that Richard A. Fiore has joined the firm as a Partner in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Transportation Industry Practice Team. Fiore will utilize his expertise as a litigator to serve a wide array of transportation clients, while also growing the firm’s aviation practice. More >>

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Akerman Continues New York Growth, Adding Six Lawyers Experienced in the Energy, Healthcare and Hospitality Sectors

Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, today announced the continued expansion of its second largest office, with the addition of six lawyers in New York, including litigation partner Joshua Bernstein; real estate transactional partner Thomas Diorio; healthcare transactional partners Martin Monaco and William Weiner, and tax partner Ira Stechel, and of counsel Stefi George. Their collective experience enhances Akerman’s litigation, real estate and tax practices, and the firm’s strength in the energy, healthcare and hospitality sectors. More >>

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