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Justin Henry

Justin Henry

Justin Henry covers law firm business trends and innovation for The American Lawyer. Reach him at [email protected] or on Twitter @jstnhenry87

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June 10, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Finance Partner Leaves King & Spalding for McDermott, Following 11-Partner Move to Paul Hastings

Ellen Snare said she was enticed by McDermott's planned investments in private credit capabilities.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

June 06, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

IP Leader of Dentons' Pittsburgh Branch Brings Group to Eckert Seamans

"A global name for global companies is certainly very important; but when you deal with the IP side, it's a very unique client-attorney relationship," said Nolan Cheung, who previously served as U.S. co-chair of Dentons' IP group.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

June 06, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Lewis Brisbois Threatens Legal Action to Claw Back 'Overdistribution' to Former Partners

The firm allegedly failed to meet recent years' revenue targets on which it based prior draws.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

June 03, 2024 | National Law Journal

Quinn Emanuel, Paul Weiss Stock Up on Antitrust Talent in DC

Former FTC general counsel Kevin Arquit joined Quinn Emanuel from meat processing giant JBS, while former DOJ trial attorney Chris Wilson came to Paul Weiss from Gibson Dunn.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

May 31, 2024 | The American Lawyer

National Law Firms Keep Shipping Up to Boston, Eyeing Well-Connected Local Dealmakers

Players including Covington & Burling, Blank Rome and Paul Hastings are heading in, and native firms like Choate, Hall & Stewart, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo and Ropes & Gray are targets.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read

May 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Group, Seeking Brand Recognition in 'Silicon Slope,' Moves to Wilson Sonsini

"For Utah's economy and the kinds of companies that are becoming really successful here, Wilson probably has the strongest legal brand of any law firm," said new partner Jess Krannich, who previously helped launch Kirkland's presence in the city.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

May 29, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Eyeing Boston Launch, Wiggin and Dana Recruits Corporate Partner From Am Law 200 Firm

When Wiggin opens its doors, the firm will have three lawyers based in Boston, including a former Choate Hall & Stewart principal.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

May 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Blackstone Investment Director Joins Simpson Thacher

As a managing director on Blackstone's GP Stakes team, Christopher Evans worked on minority stake investments and advised portfolio general partners on business strategy.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

May 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie's Transactional Hiring Spree Continues With O'Melveny M&A Head

Tobias Knapp said his experience at O'Melveny during its merger talks with a "major U.K. Magic Circle firm" played into his desire to seek a firm with Baker McKenzie's international reach.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

May 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

$8M of Misappropriated Oil Company Assets Fueled Quinn Emanuel Litigation, Court Filing Contends

"In effect, Quinn Emanuel has been using millions of dollars of the bondholders' own funds to sue them," bankrupt Singaporean drilling company Oro Negro Drilling asserted in a May 17 discovery request.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read