Seyfarth Shaw has taken two partners from Arent Fox for its New York office. Charles Schmerler and Jeff Sanders will join the Washington DC-based firm's litigation and media practices respectively. "Chad and Jeff each offer a wealth of experience in their respective areas of specialisation, which will help the firm continue to grow rapidly in the New York market, as well as on a national level," said David Ross, managing partner of Seyfarth Shaw's New York office.