The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Rebecca Swindells has joined the Firm as a partner in its Intellectual Property Practice. Ms. Swindells, previously an IP and technology protection and enforcement partner at Fieldfisher LLP, will be based in Jones Day’s London Office. More >>

Frost was previously a partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London. His arrival comes on the heels of private equity partner Paul Dunbar, who joined V&E in February from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. More >>

Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that Andrew Boyd and Gary Brown have joined the firm’s London office as partners in its Corporate practice. Mr. Boyd and Mr. Brown come to Morrison & Foerster from Latham & Watkins. They bring to the firm strong expertise in cross-border M&A transactions. More >>

Dechert LLP announced today that Matthew Cowie has joined the firm’s white collar team as a partner in London. Cowie was most recently at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP. More >>

Highly regarded corporate lawyer Paul Dunbar, whose practice focuses primarily on private equity and special situations funds, has joined Vinson & Elkins as a partner. He will reside in the firm’s London office.  Dunbar was previously a partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in London. More >>

Freshfields has appointed Andrew Hagan as a partner in its market leading high yield practice. Andrew is currently a partner at Kirkland and Ellis in London. More >>

Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international law firm, today announced that Paul Exley has joined the firm’s London office as a Partner. More >>

Orrick today announced the addition of leading oil and gas sector advisor Peter Roberts to serve as head of the firm’s global oil and gas practice. Peter’s addition follows the firm’s opening last month of a 20-partner Houston office to serve the energy sector. He will be based in the firm’s London office. More >>

Eversheds has appointed Jonathan Leach as an international arbitration partner in its Commercial Dispute Resolution practice. Jonathan joins the firm as a lateral hire from Hogan Lovells. More >>

Mayer Brown has appointed Kieron Dwyer as a new Finance partner in London. Kieron will focus on advising lenders and borrowers on project finance, energy and infrastructure transactions. More >>