McDermott Strengthens Healthcare Litigation Team in New York

International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce Jenny Lee has joined its Litigation Practice Group as a partner based in New York. Jenny brings a wealth of experience in high-stakes commercial litigation, including in healthcare-related disputes, further enhancing McDermott’s power alley health and life sciences footprint. Jenny joins from Kirkland & Ellis.

More >>

Tags:  McDermott Will & Emery LLP | New York

Sidley Expands Financial Services Capabilities With Partners David Monteiro and Kristin Lee

Sidley is pleased to announce that David Monteiro and Kristin Lee have joined the firm’s Banking and Financial Services practice within the M&A and Private Equity group as partners in Sidley’s offices in Dallas and New York respectively. Both join from Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP and will be joined by senior managing associate Michael Cumming.

More >>

Tags:  Sidley Austin LLP | Dallas | New York

Skadden Further Expands Financial Institutions Practice With Addition of Partner Michael P. Reed

Skadden is pleased to announce Michael P. Reed has joined the firm as a partner in its Financial Institutions Group. Based in New York, Mr. Reed advises financial institutions, financial technology companies, specialty finance companies, mortgage banking companies, financial sponsor investors and asset management firms on a wide range of M&A transactions and capital markets matters. In addition, he counsels clients, including boards of directors, on regulatory, compliance, disclosure and strategic matters.

More >>

Tags:  Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | New York

Sidley Brings In Leading Real Estate Finance Team of 14 Lawyers including Partners Bonnie Neuman, Melissa Hinkle, Nick Brandfon, and Molly Lovedale in New York and Washington, D.C.

Sidley is pleased to announce that Bonnie Neuman, Melissa Hinkle, Nick Brandfon, and Molly Lovedale have joined Sidley’s Real Estate practice as partners. In addition, Andrea Weitzman joins as counsel. The group joins from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP along with a team of nine associates. Ms. Neuman was a member of Cadwalader’s Management Committee, co-chair of its Finance Group, and head of the firm’s Real Estate Finance practice. Bonnie joins Sidley’s office in New York and will co-lead the firm’s Real Estate group. Ms. Hinkle, Mr. Brandfon, and Ms. Weitzman also join Sidley’s office in New York. Ms. Lovedale will be part of the Washington, D.C. team.

More >>

Tags:  Sidley Austin LLP | New York | Washington