The eminent Wall Street law firm, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, recently announced the appointment of Wheatly MacNamara as the head of its vast London office consisting of over 200 attorneys. MacNamara, a competent real estate lawyer with an impressive history of working with notable clients like KKR & Co. and Northwood Investors, is the first woman to helm this office. She takes over from Jason Glover, who steered the office since 2017. For additional details, read this feature on the Global Legal Post.
The Wake Up Call from Bloomberg Law also highlights a rewarding phase for Roberta Kaplan, the lawyer who recorded an impressive dual victory against Donald Trump. Depending on the representations’ terms and the success of Trump’s appeals, she may earn a windfall in contingency fees, hitting as much as $29.4 million. Kaplan represented writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused the former president of rape, in two defamation cases. Additional details can be found on MarketWatch.
Renowned crypto skeptic, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, (D-Mass.) could face a potential challenging race spearheaded by crypto advocate and lawyer John Deaton. Deaton is considering the electoral run to ensure a competitive campaign, limiting Warren’s funding opportunities for other candidates. With years of legal experience advocating for mesothelioma victims, Deaton has earned an esteemed stature in the crypto community. More on this story can be found on Cointelegraph.