Several international law firms have added to their U.K. ranks in the last month including Hogan Lovells, DLA Piper, Norton Rose Fulbright, Paul Hastings and Goodwin.

Hogan Lovells has strengthened its construction & engineering practice with King & Spalding partner and deputy head of construction Emerson Holmes. He specialises in presenting owners, contractors and consultants in disputes arising out of the design and construction of  petrochemical plants, mine, off-shore platforms, and other types of infrastructure projects. He's spent over six years at King & Spalding according to his LinkedIn.