Anna Reynolds

December 19, 2013 | International Edition

Shearman & Sterling has elected seven of its lawyers to partner, including two in London, marking an increase on last year when five lawyers were made up, with none in the City. The promotions, which are effective from 1 January 2014, include David Dixter (capital markets) and James Webber (antitrust) in London. Dixter advises public and private sector companies and investment banks on equity and debt capital markets. Webber has acted as lead advisor on European Union Merger Regulation and Office of Fair Trading merger approvals, as well as coordination of multi-jurisdictional merger filings, cartel damages actions, and counseling with respect to UK market investigations and studies.

By Anna Reynolds

2 minute read

December 18, 2013 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells has rubber stamped the appointment of litigation partner Steve Immelt as its new chief executive following a partner vote this week. Immelt will take over from current co-CEOs Warren Gorrell and David Harris on 1 July 2014.

By Anna Reynolds

3 minute read

December 17, 2013 | International Edition

Berwin Leighton Paisner has appointed Lisa Mayhew as head of its employment, pensions and incentives (EPI) practice, following the departure of Fraser Younson last week. Younson – a former McDermott Will & Emery and Baker & McKenzie partner - spent seven years at BLP, joining the firm in 2006 as EPI head. His destination is not yet known.

By Anna Reynolds

2 minute read

December 17, 2013 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Seoul managing partner Tony Dymond has left the firm less than nine months after setting up its Korea base. The litigator has joined Debevoise & Plimpton in London, becoming the sixth litigation patrner in the US firm's City office.

By Anna Reynolds

2 minute read

December 16, 2013 | International Edition

Debevoise & Plimpton and US firm Katten Muchin Rosenman are advising American Airlines on a deal with plane manufacturers Bombardier and Brazil's Embraer to buy 90 new regional jets.

By Anna Reynolds

2 minute read

December 12, 2013 | International Edition

Two frontrunners have emerged for the role of CEO at Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) as the firm prepares to approve new management before the end of the year. London managing partner Ian Cox and global head of dispute resolution Sonya Leydecker (pictured) are set to run for the post, replacing current co-heads David Willis and Gavin Bell. It is understood that EMEA managing partner Allen Hanen has recently decided not to put his name forward for the role.

By Anna Reynolds

3 minute read

December 12, 2013 | International Edition

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has appointed Frankfurt-based corporate partner Markus Paul as co-head of the firm's global financial investors (GFI) sector group as Ludwig Leyendecker's term comes to an end. Paul will lead the global group alongside current GFI co-head David Higgins in London and will take up the role with immediate effect. Leyendecker will return to full-time practice. He currently heads the firm's worldwide private equity group and is based in Cologne.

By Anna Reynolds

2 minute read

December 12, 2013 | International Edition

CMS Cameron McKenna and Dundas & Wilson have sealed a merger deal that will see the Scots firm become part of the CMS network by 1 May next year. The tie-up will see Dundas, one of Scotland's best-known legal brands, join the CMS UK partnership, creating a combined firm with turnover of around £270m.

By Anna Reynolds

4 minute read

December 11, 2013 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells global co-head of litigation Steve Immelt is set to take over as sole CEO of the firm as current co-CEOs Warren Gorrell and David Harris prepare to stand down. Partners are currently voting to ratify the appointment of Immelt, who has been put forward by the firm's management board, with the appointment due to take effect from 1 July 2014.

By Anna Reynolds

3 minute read

December 11, 2013 | International Edition

Lawrence Graham and Wragge & Co are to merge, with the combined firm Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co set to go live from 1 May 2014. Partners voted in favour of the tie-up this week, with a 75% majority required from both partnerships.

By Anna Reynolds

4 minute read