Paul Hastings Adds Premier Tax Partner From Band 1 Practice in London

Paul Hastings LLP announced today that Alicia Osei has joined as a tax partner in London, further strengthening the firm’s London and global tax platform and expanding its capabilities to guide clients through complex strategic M&A, private equity, funds and private capital investments, capital markets, structured credit and other transactions in the U.K. and internationally. Joining from Macfarlanes, Osei brings nearly 15 years of experience advising clients across the full spectrum of tax and structuring matters in the private fund and capital industry, including fund formations, secondary transactions, continuation funds, executive carried interest and co-investment arrangements and the establishment and reorganization of investment management businesses.

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Skadden Bolsters International Litigation and Arbitration Team with Addition of Sophie Lamb KC in London

Skadden has announced that highly distinguished practitioner Sophie Lamb KC will join the firm’s International Litigation and Arbitration Group in London, further reinforcing Skadden’s exceptional capabilities across high-stakes cross-border arbitrations, investment treaty disputes and complex commercial litigation. Lamb arrives at the firm from the London office of Latham & Watkins LLP.

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McDermott Boosts European Antitrust Team With Appointment of Kristina Nordlander

McDermott Will & Schulte has appointed leading antitrust practitioner Kristina Nordlander as a senior partner in its London office. With more than two decades of experience advising on high profile EU antitrust, merger control and state aid matters, particularly in the tech and life sciences sectors, Kristina is recognised as one of Europe’s foremost antitrust strategists. She joins from A&O Shearman and previously served as global antitrust co head at Sidley Austin and has practiced in London, Brussels and New York.

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Chris Jeanes Joins White & Case as a Partner in London

Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Investment Funds Practice and Global Private Capital Industry Group with the addition of Chris Jeanes as a funds partner in London. Jeanes joins White & Case from Akin Gump, where he was counsel, and brings more than ten years of experience.

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Dechert Welcomes Private Equity and Infrastructure Lawyer Jarlath Pratt

Dechert LLP is pleased to announce that Jarlath Pratt has joined the firm as a partner in its corporate and securities practice group in London, significantly enhancing the firm’s global private capital capabilities.With over 20 years of experience in both private practice and as Managing Director and Assistant General Counsel at GIC, a leading global institutional investor, Mr. Pratt brings a wealth of expertise in private equity, infrastructure and M&A.

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