Paul Hastings Boosts Global Tax Team With Rising-Star Partner in New York

Monday, July 21, 2025

Paul Hastings LLP announced today that Sherry Xie has joined the firm as a partner in New York, bolstering its global tax practice and enhancing its ability to guide clients through complex strategic M&A, private equity and other transactions. Joining from Kirkland & Ellis, Xie advises U.S. and international clients, both public and private, on the full spectrum of tax matters, including the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and other complex business transactions.

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Baker Botts Deepens Bench with Leading Dealmaker and Former Treasury Official in New York and D.C.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm, announced today that Ted Posner and Marisa White have joined the firm as partners. Ted joins the Global Projects group within the International Trade section and will serve as Head of National Security and Trade Risk Mitigation in the Washington, D.C. office. Marisa joins the Corporate Department in the New York office.

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Private Capital Practice Expansion Continues at Squire Patton Boggs with Group Hire

Friday, June 20, 2025

Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs continued the expansion of its private capital and cross border financing capabilities with the addition of a three-lawyer team in its Private Credit and Direct Lending practice group. Partner Cynthia Weiss, Principal Stephanie F. Lipscomb (both in Washington DC) and Associate Majer Ma (New York) join the firm from Polsinelli. Their arrival follows that of partner Gabriel Yomi Dabiri who recently joined the firm in New York from Polsinelli to serve as Global Head of Private Credit and Direct Lending.

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McDermott Strengthens Healthcare Litigation Team in New York

Thursday, June 12, 2025

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.

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