Akin Gump Adds London Private Equity Partner From Orrick
The partner hire is the latest in a string of additions.
October 14, 2019 at 11:04 AM
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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has continued its London hiring spree with the addition of another partner.
It has hired private equity partner Weyinmi Popo from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe's base in the city. He will join Akin Gump next month, a statement from the firm said.
Popo had been at Orrick since 2016, when he joined from Jones Day's London base. He also previously had stints at Herbert Smith Freehills and Clifford Chance.
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