King & Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin (KWM) litigator Nick Brocklesby has joined Reed Smith in a boost for its City office.

Brocklesby joined legacy SJ Berwin in 2005 from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where he was a senior associate. He was made up as partner in 2008. His departure date is not yet known.

He has recently taken roles on mandates including acting for Morgan Stanley in relation to proceedings brought against the financial services firm by Tael One Partners, and representing Apple in its high-profile litigation against The Beatles in relation to iTunes Music Store.