Law Firm Hiring

Baker & McKenzie boosts Sydney team with DLA hire

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong | May 7, 2013

Baker & McKenzie has added to its Sydney team with the appointment of DLA Piper life sciences partner, Amanda Turnill. Turnill, who was also based in Sydney with DLA, co-chairing the firm's global life sciences group and heading the practice in Asia Pacific, joins the US firm this week.

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Transfer Window Asia: recent moves including Hogan Lovells and K&L Gates

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong | April 30, 2013

Hong Kong law firm Deacons has added to its corporate team with the hire of private equity partner Robert Woll from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr (WilmerHale). Woll, who headed the US firm's Beijing office for six years, is a specialist in M&A and private equity transactions, and deals involving venture capital and real estate investment funds.

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Allen & Gledhill adds five-partner disputes team from Rajah & Tann

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong | April 26, 2013

Allen & Gledhill has boosted its disputes team with the hire of five partners from Rajah & Tann and the chief executive of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). Those joining the Singaporean firm from its rival include Chong Yee Leong, who heads R&T's international arbitration and construction practice and Chong Boon Leong, who specialises in power and telecoms disputes.

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King & Spalding adds to Singapore team with King & Wood Mallesons disputes partner

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong | April 19, 2013

King & Spalding has hired King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) partner Peter Megens to join its Singapore office. Megens, who is currently co-head of KWM's arbitration practice and a senior member of its construction team, will relocate from Melbourne, Australia to Singapore in July. Megens has over 30 years' experience representing clients in disputes arising out of construction, energy, mining and infrastructure projects.

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Seyfarth Shaw to open first Asia office with DLA hire

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong | April 19, 2013

Seyfarth Shaw is to formally open an office in Shanghai in the summer, marking its debut into Asia. The US firm has appointed former DLA partner Wan Li as managing partner of the new office - it's second outside of the US alongside London. Focusing on corporate, employment and energy and resources work, the base is located in Jing An Kerry Centre Tower II, Shanghai's Jing An business district.

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Bird & Bird hires Virgin counsel to head aviation practice in Asia

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong | April 10, 2013

Bird & Bird has appointed a former Virgin Atlantic counsel as a partner to head its aviation practice in Asia. Leo Fattorini is based in the UK firm's Singapore office, and is the first dedicated aviation partner in the region. While at Virgin, Fattorini oversaw all aircraft finance and leasing matters, and managed relationships with aircraft and engine manufacturers, lessors and overhaul suppliers.

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Orrick recruits White & Case partner for Tokyo IP practice

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong | March 26, 2013

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has added to its intellectual property team in Tokyo with the hire of IP litigation partner David Case from White & Case. As head of Japan and Northern Asia IP and commercial litigation practices at his previous firm, Case has a wealth of experience advising Japanese clients in litigation and arbitration involving IP rights.

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KWM strengthens Sydney tax team with Bakers partner hire

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong | March 25, 2013

King & Wood Mallesons has bolstered its tax team in Sydney with the appointment of Baker & McKenzie partner Tim Sherman. Sherman, who left Mallesons in 2009 to join Bakers in the Australian city, re-joins his previous firm on 1 July 2013 in a bid to strengthen the firm's regional tax offering. Focusing on income tax, Sherman has a wealth of experience providing taxation-related advice for corporate acquisitions, divestments and restructurings, capital raisings, onshore and offshore funds, and executive and employee share and option schemes.

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Sidley hires CC funds partner in Singapore after local licence win

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong | March 21, 2013

Sidley Austin has hired Clifford Chance funds partner Han Ming Ho in bid to expand its capabilities in Singapore. Ho, who is Singapore-qualified, will join Sidley in the city state to serve as co-head of the Asia investment funds practice alongside Hong Kong-based partner Effie Vasilopoulos.

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DLA boosts Hong Kong real estate practice with Skadden hire

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong | March 21, 2013

DLA Piper has strengthened its Hong Kong real estate practice with the hire of partner Ed Sheremeta from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Previously head of the Asia real estate group for Skadden, Ed specialises in real estate investment both in the equity and finance space, advising on everything from acquisitions and institutional investments, to REITs, asset and property management and the establishment of real estate joint ventures.

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The Recorder

Proskauer Hires Sheppard Mullin M&A Leader in LA

By Alaina Lancaster | February 11, 2021

Proskauer chairman Steven Ellis said the addition of Sheppard Mullin's Will Chuchawat is a continuation of a successful lateral hiring campaign in the midst of the pandemic.

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Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: A Corporate Director in Boston, a Litigation Partner in Philadelphia

By Aleeza Furman | February 10, 2021

Goulston & Storrs brought on a director in its corporate group in Boston, Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg added a Philadelphia partner in its litigation department, and other midsize moves.

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The American Lawyer

Brothers in Law: Twins Reunite as Quinn Emanuel Partners

By Dylan Jackson | February 10, 2021

After a decade of working apart, twins Justin and Asher Griffin found their way into the same partnership from different cities.

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The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Feb. 10, 2021—Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, White and Williams

By Aleeza Furman | February 10, 2021

Tracy Dowling joined Asklepios BioPharmaceutical Inc. as general counsel, and White and Williams announced the addition of Joseph J. Lee as an associate in the Lehigh Valley office.

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New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move: Javerbaum Wurgaft; Parker McCay

By Jonathan Erway | February 10, 2021

Javerbaum Wurgaft Welcomes Partner and Associate Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, based in Springfield, announced that Alan K.…

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Texas Lawyer

Duane Morris Adds Third Texas Office, Hires Four Barnes & Thornburg Litigators

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | February 9, 2021

Philadelphia-based Duane Morris is expanding in Texas, pointing to a robust Dallas economy and a good fit with the firm's focus on technology and energy.

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The Legal Intelligencer

PLW People in the News—Feb. 9, 2021—Saxton & Stump, Anapol Weiss

By Aleeza Furman | February 9, 2021

Brett H. Tennis, CPA, joined Saxton & Stump as vice president of strategic alliances to help continue the growth of the firm's affiliate companies and partners, and Anapol Weiss announced that partner Miriam Benton Barish was promoted to equity shareholder.

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Law.com

Law.com Trendspotter: Remote Work Aside, Geography Still Matters in Law Firm Mergers

By Zack Needles | February 8, 2021

There's been a lot of talk recently about how geographical boundaries are no longer as limiting as they once were for law firms looking to grow their reach, thanks to the success of remote work during the pandemic. But as law firms' appetite for mergers and acquisitions begins to grow once again after a brief lull last year, it's clear that location is still a major factor in deciding which firms to join forces with.

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Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers: Week of Feb. 8, 2021

By Jonathan Erway | February 8, 2021

Jones Walker announced that Elizabeth "Liz" Leoty Craddock, the first woman to serve as majority staff director of the Senate Energy Committee, has joined the firm as special counsel in the Washington, D.C., office. S

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The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Feb. 8, 2021—Colgan & Associates, Klehr Harrison

By Aleeza Furman | February 8, 2021

Colgan & Associates added attorney Ryan Sayler to its team of six attorneys and support staff, and Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg is slated to host the webinar "Understanding the Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)" on Wednesday.

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