Dechert LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that corporate partner Christopher Field and tax partner Jane Scobie have joined the firm in its London office. Field’s practice focuses on private equity and M&A transactions. Scobie’s practice focuses on tax aspects of commercial transactions, including private equity and M&A. Field and Scobie were previously partners at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in London. More >>

International law firm Pinsent Masons has enhanced its real estate sector capability with the appointment of Anthony Newton as Partner in its Development and Investment team.  Anthony is joining from Hogan Lovells, where he spent 10 years in the London Real Estate Group working on investment, development and occupational matters. More >>

Addleshaw Goddard has announced the appointment of rail and asset finance specialist, Clive Smith, as a partner in its London based banking practice, demonstrating its commitment to the continued development of its asset finance team and capitalising on its expertise in the rail sector. More >>

Leading global law firm Dechert LLP announced that Monica Gogna has joined the firm as a financial services partner in London. “Monica’s wealth of experience handling cross-border regulatory matters in the financial services sector will enhance Dechert’s ability to serve its clients’ growing needs, and we are very pleased to have her join our globally recognized financial services practice,” said Peter D. Astleford, co-chair of Dechert’s financial services group. More >>

Global law firm Clyde & Co has today announced the appointment of commercial and regulatory disputes lawyer Tim Crockford as a Partner in its Professional and Financial Disputes (PFD) group, with a particular focus on accountants’ liability defence work. More >>

International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that Ashley Winton has joined the Firm’s London office as a partner in its Global Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice. More >>

International legal practice Osborne Clarke strengthens its financial regulatory team with the appointment of new Partner Michael Lewis. More >>

John Dawson and Federico Fruhbeck have joined Vinson & Elkins in its London office, adding depth to the firm’s global finance, high-yield and M&A practices. More >>

International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce it has welcomed Sharon Lamb as partner in its growing Health Practice Group in London. More >>

cclaimed international disputes lawyer Deborah Ruff has joined Pillsbury as a partner in the firm’s London office. Recognized as a leading practitioner by both Legal 500 and Chambers, Ruff has vast experience advising on high-value and complex international arbitration, particularly in the energy, infrastructure and construction, telecommunications, financial and corporate sectors. She joins Pillsbury from Norton Rose Fulbright LLP and will serve as global head of international arbitration and as the London litigation practice leader. More >>