Linklaters Antitrust Head and Leveraged Finance Partner Join Paul Weiss, Skadden in London Shakeup

In a significant shakeup for Linklaters, two partners have announced their departure from the London firm. Nicole Kar, the global head of the firm’s antitrust and foreign investment practice, is set to join Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and leveraged finance partner Noel Hughes will be moving to Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.

The departures come amidst a period of transition for Linklaters in London, following a spate of partner exits earlier in the year. However, the firm has sought to bolster its ranks with several notable hires in recent months.

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