Cooley Strengthens UK Emerging Companies Practice

Cooley’s London expansion continues with the arrival of Paula Holland and a corporate team from WilmerHale. Holland will join Cooley as a partner in its business department and member of the firm’s compensation and benefits practice, focusing on helping clients in the startup and VC communities. Two experienced corporate associates, Tamsin Crane and Ciaran Rooney, also from WilmerHale, will complete the team move. More >>

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Jones Day expands Tax Practice in Germany with addition of Dr. Klaus Herkenroth

The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Dr. Klaus Herkenroth has joined as a partner in the Tax Practice, resident in the Firm’s Frankfurt Office. Dr. Herkenroth comes to Jones Day from Ashurst LLP, where he led the German tax practice for more than 15 years. With more than 25 years of experience, he is a proven practitioner and one of the leading tax lawyers in Germany. More >>

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K&L Gates Adds Preeminent IP Trial Lawyer Jeff Randall

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP is bolstering its leading intellectual property litigation practice with the addition of partner Jeff Randall, whose representations include many of the world’s most successful and recognizable technology companies as well as numerous other industry-leading enterprises. Randall, who arrives from Paul Hastings LLP, handles patent, trade secret, and other IP litigation for clients located in and outside the Silicon Valley. More >>

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Steptoe Bolsters Swiss-EU Practice with Simon Hirsbrunner in Brussels

Steptoe & Johnson LLP is expanding its Swiss-EU practice with the addition of partner Simon Hirsbrunner in the firm’s Brussels office. Mr. Hirsbrunner, a Swiss national qualified in both Switzerland and Germany, will work closely with partner Jean Russotto in advising clients on European Union (EU) regulatory requirements and advocacy strategy, particularly in relation to Swiss-EU relations and with a focus on financial services, energy, aviation and international tax policy. More >>

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