Renowned global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP today opens its 38th office in Berlin with the whole team of the former Berlin office of Olswang. Operating as Greenberg Traurig Germany, the 55 lawyers intend to further develop their transactional practice focusing on the real estate and the technology industry and continue their growth strategy. More >>
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Herbert Smith Freehills is advising Russia’s largest gold producer Polyus Gold International Limited on a US$9 billion unsolicited takeover offer by Sacturino Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wandle Holdings Limited (an existing 40.2% shareholder) which is ultimately controlled by Said Kerimov. More >>
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Dentons is pleased to announce that Dr. Bernd Geier has joined as partner in the Frankfurt office from Allen & Overy, further expanding the Firm’s Banking and Finance, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, and Capital Markets practices in Germany.
Specializing in non-contentious regulatory work, Geier has wide-ranging experience in advising banks, investment firms, asset managers, funds and market infrastructure providers. In particular, his practice focuses on regulatory change projects. Geier is also a lecturer on bank regulation and resolution at the University of Speyer. He is admitted to practice law in Germany, England and Wales.
“Bernd is an important addition to the team in Germany, which has expanded significantly in 2015,” said Tomasz Dabrowski, Chief Executive Officer, Dentons Europe. “The team has never been stronger, delivering exceptional quality to our clients in the region and around the world.”
Andreas Ziegenhagen, Managing Partner Germany, commented, “We are happy to welcome such talent to the German team, supporting our strategy of targeted growth in Frankfurt. Together, we will work to further develop our offering in this very important market.”
Geier, said, “The global positioning of Dentons—from America to Asia—is an opportunity to advise international clients consistently and globally. I am happy to become a member of this unmatched, seamless global team, and complement it with my experience in regulatory affairs.”
In 2015 alone, eight other partners have joined the German offices, including, most recently, corporate and M&A partner Thomas Schubert, as well as Dr. Peter Braun and Dr. Wolfram Kohn, both of whom specialize in public law.
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The law partnerships of Bond, Schoeneck and King, PLLC and Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP voted today to combine their firms which will create a 51-lawyer Bond office in Buffalo that will expand services available to clients, better position Bond to meet the legal needs of a growing Buffalo and Western New York economy, and place Bond among the largest firms in each of the four major Upstate markets. More >>
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Blank Rome LLP is pleased to welcome David Houston to the Firm as a Partner in the Real Estate group in the Firm’s Washington, D.C., office. A recognized real estate attorney in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Mr. Houston focuses his practice on commercial leasing, land use, zoning, and development. He joins Blank Rome from Reed Smith LLP, where he was a partner. More >>
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Bird & Bird today welcomes leading data protection and cyber risk lawyer James Mullock as partner in its International Privacy & Data Protection Group. More >>
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Stradley Ronon announced today that intellectual property attorney Philip J. Foret has joined the firm as a partner in its Malvern, Pennsylvania, office. He was most recently co-chair of the intellectual property group at Dilworth Paxson LLP. More >>
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International law firm Simmons & Simmons has hired James Coleman as corporate partner* in the Dubai office. More >>
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Sedgwick is pleased to announce that Edward Stumpp, previously senior counsel with the firm, has rejoined as a partner in its Los Angeles office within its Healthcare Group. Stumpp’s practice is primarily focused on the representation of healthcare providers and medical groups in a variety of litigation ranging from managed care liability and medical malpractice to service contracts, ERISA matters and Mental Health Parity Act claims. He also has extensive experience in handling various payer-provider disputes. More >>
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Thompson & Knight LLP is pleased to announce Partner Mitchell G. Mandell has joined the Firm’s New York office in the Trial Practice Group.
“With more than 30 years of experience, Mitch is a seasoned litigator and counselor,” said Greg W. Curry, the Firm’s Trial Practice Leader. “His breadth of expertise and dedication to client service will benefit our clients in New York and globally.”
Mr. Mandell focuses his practice on handling commercial litigation matters and corporate transactions in many substantive areas of law for a diverse group of clients. He specializes in the resolution of global commercial disputes, involving both foreign and domestic businesses, and often serves as general counsel for companies in a number of industries.
In addition, Mandell counsels clients on bankruptcy litigation, creditor’s rights, corporate reorganization issues, and the insolvency law aspects of corporate transactions. Also, he represents myriad companies and high net-worth individuals throughout Latin America, helping Latin American clients address legal matters in the United States and vice versa.
Consistently recognized for his skills, Mandell was selected for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers® by Thomson Reuters (2013-2015). He is actively involved in legal and civic organizations, including the American Arbitration Association, Commercial Panel of Arbitrators; the American Bar Association; and the New York State Bar Association. He serves on the Board of Directors for Project A.L.S. and for Harrison Little League.
Prior to joining Thompson & Knight, Mandell was a Partner at White and Williams LLP in New York.
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