Linklaters is strengthening its disputes team in New York, with the hire of four litigation partners

Adeel Mangi, Muhammad Faridi, Diana Conner and George LoBiondo join the firm from New York litigation boutique Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler.

Linklaters’ senior partner and chair, Aedamar Comiskey said: “Growing in the U.S. is a key strategic priority. We’re focusing on top-of-the market lawyers and Adeel, Muhammad, Diana and George are certainly that. Their exceptional trial and commercial litigation expertise will be a terrific addition to our leading global litigation team.”