DLA Piper has opened a new office in Phoenix after the capture of two litigation partners from US firm Squire Sanders & Dempsey, it was announced today (20 February).

Mark Nadeau and Cindy Ricketts join DLA Piper's international arbitration practice as partners and will spearhead the new office, which opened its doors today.

Nadeau and Ricketts, who were previously based at Squire Sanders' Phoenix arm, will be accompanied to DLA Piper by four associates and two paralegals.