Morrison & Foerster has hired David Fertig, a complex commercial litigator who has been a partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges since 2006.

Fertig’s addition in New York is part of the firm’s “ambitious growth strategy” targeting key markets and practice groups, said Bradley Wine, a global co-chairman of Morrison & Foerster’s litigation department. Last year, he said, the firm brought on more than 40 lateral partners. He said Fertig had “a well-deserved and excellent reputation” among clients.