Law Firm Partners

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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Gender pay gap remains as female salaries lag male counterparts

By Pui-Guan Man | April 11, 2013

Male lawyers are earning roughly a third more than their female counterparts despite a growing focus by law firms on gender diversity, according to a new Law Society study of 2012 pay levels. The research, which analysed pay data from 633 individuals working full-time in private practice, found the average salary for a qualified male lawyer of any level stood at £60,000 compared with £44,000 for women. The disparity increased with pay grade, with the top-earning quartile of all male lawyers surveyed paid at least £95,000 – 46% more than their female counterparts, who took home a minimum of £65,000.

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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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Field Fisher joins firms holding back profits as SNR Denton addresses past delays

By Pui-Guan Man | March 14, 2013

Growing numbers of law firms have been holding back profit distributions in response to the ongoing economic uncertainty, it has emerged, with Field Fisher Waterhouse and SNR Denton joining the ranks of firms to have deferred payments to partners. Field Fisher has opted to delay payment of its March partner distribution ahead of a period of investment after paying the last three 'special drawings' to partners in full and on time. Monthly drawings have been paid as normal. Incoming managing partner Michael Chissick pointed to the firm's change of head office, lateral hiring programme and international expansion as reasons for a "more prudent approach" to distributions.

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Latham boosts Hong Kong disputes team with senior Sidley hire

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong | March 7, 2013

Latham & Watkins has expanded its Hong Kong disputes team with the hire of arbitration partner Ing Loong Yang from Sidley Austin. Yang, previously the co-chair of Sidley's international arbitration practice and an experienced litigator, has joined Latham to work alongside Hong Kong partner Simon Powell and of counsel Eleanor Lam.

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Litigation Daily

DLA Piper Partner Who Alleged Assault Drags Kamala Harris Into Arbitration Dispute

By Dan Packel | October 7, 2019

Harris, who is married to a DLA Piper partner, has called out mandatory arbitration in the past.

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The American Lawyer

DLA Piper Partner Who Alleged Assault Pulls Kamala Harris Into Arbitration Dispute

By Dan Packel | October 7, 2019

Harris, who is married to a DLA Piper partner, has called out mandatory arbitration in the past.

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Daily Business Review

Attorney Luis Salazar Looks to the Future of His Law Office and Practice

By Zach Schlein | October 4, 2019

Whether in his handling of data privacy issues or the progressive character of his boutique law firm, the Coral Gables-based Big Law veteran has always tried to stay ahead of the curve.

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The Recorder

On the Move: Tracking the Ins and Outs of California Lawyers

By Aleeza Furman | October 4, 2019

New hires and promotions from across the California legal market.

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New York Law Journal

Rachel Sims Leaves Blank Rome To Be Orthodox Union's First GC

By Patricia Kane | October 4, 2019

And other announcements of recent hirings and promotions of New York attorneys.

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International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Appoints New Australian Head of Disputes

By Christopher Niesche | October 4, 2019

Anna Sutherland, a commercial litigator specialising in complex disputes and regulatory investigations, will chair the firm's disputes leadership team in Australia.

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The Legal Intelligencer

Blank Rome Blockchain Leader Jumps to Crowell & Moring

By David Thomas | October 4, 2019

Crowell & Moring chair Philip Inglima said Michelle Gitlitz has 'a real client following' when it comes to blockchains and other digital assets.

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The American Lawyer

Crowell Snags Blockchain Leader From Blank Rome

By David Thomas | October 4, 2019

Crowell & Moring chair Philip Inglima said Michelle Gitlitz has 'a real client following' when it comes to blockchains and other digital assets.

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Litigation Daily

Say Your Piece, SCOTUS Advocates. But Only for Two Minutes

By Tony Mauro | October 4, 2019

The U.S. Supreme Court's hot bench will cool down, at least for the opening two minutes of an advocate's argument, according to a new guide. "Let's see how long it lasts," one scholar says.

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National Law Journal

Say Your Piece, Supreme Court Advocates. But Only for Two Minutes

By Tony Mauro | October 4, 2019

The U.S. Supreme Court's hot bench will cool down, at least for the opening two minutes of an advocate's argument, according to a new guide. "Let's see how long it lasts," one scholar says.

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