Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo’s Toronto office is witnessing expansion in Canada as it adds two new partners, thereby extending its legal team to 24 lawyers. Anthony De Fazekas, renowned for his work in intellectual property law, and commercial real estate lawyer Mervyn Allen, are the latest additions to the team. Anthony De…
Kirkland & Ellis, the top-ranked firm in the Am Law 100, has announced a record-setting round of partner promotions. The firm has promoted 205 lawyers to partner, effective from October 1, crossing the notable 200 mark. This represents a 6% increase over the previous year’s 193 promotions. The increase, while significant, is a relatively smaller…
Allen & Overy has fortified its dispute resolution practice with a new addition to its Warsaw team. Adam Kowalczyk, a litigation partner from Bird & Bird, is set to bring his expertise in general commercial litigation, white collar crime, and investigations to the firm. Adam Kowalczyk has been a partner at Bird & Bird since…
International law firm Bird & Bird has broadened its footprint in China with the opening of a new office in Shenzhen. This move further solidifies the firm’s presence in the region, adding to its existing offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. As outlined by Bird & Bird, the emerging tech and life sciences hub…
In an endeavor to bolster its U.S. leveraged finance and capital markets capabilities, the international law firm, Clifford Chance has recruited another partner from Latham. This addition comes within just one week of the firm strengthening its London team by hiring an infrastructure duo from the same legal firm. Visit original article. New York-based debt…
The legal profession is often seen as a challenging battleground where high-profile cases unfold. A recent example to this is the case of Colombian pop star Shakira, who stands accused in a tax fraud dispute that arose in Barcelona. A detailed report covering the proceedings can be found at Law.com. For such a significant case,…
Peter Wiley, prominent figure and Chief International Counsel of The Walt Disney Co., has announced his departure from the company after an impressive tenure of 27 years. Wiley has dedicated his entire in-house career to Disney, which he joined in 1996 after a five-year stint at the London-based law firm, Frere Cholmeley Bischoff. In 2005,…
In a significant lateral move, corporate partner Walid Salib has been appointed as head of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in Saudi Arabia by Dhabaan & Partners, the associated firm with Eversheds Sutherland. Salib, who specialises in a variety of corporate matters across diverse sectors, was previously with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. He spent nearly 13 years…
Goodwin & Procter, a law firm based in the U.S., has advanced 40 of its attorneys to partnership. Although falling short of its prior record of 58, this is still the firm’s second largest partnership promotion on its books. This information reveals Boston as the epicenter of these promotions, accounting for 15 of the 40…
A conglomerate of former Magic Circle partners, KCs, and academics have banded together to initiate a taskforce. This gather aims to investigate the supply of legal services to overseas oligarchs and kleptocrats by UK-based legal firms. The initiative was kickstarted by the Institute of Business Ethics, with an overarching goal to illuminate the progressively challenging…
Recent reports indicate that a partner from Latham & Watkins has decided to join the ranks at Covington & Burling in London. These events unfold amidst a series of talent shuffles within the law industry, noting that Latham had previously witnessed two partner departures within a week earlier this year. However, it’s significant to note…
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, noted trial firm, is expanding its international operations against the backdrop of an economic downturn. The firm has recently established offices in locations including Beijing and the UAE. The firm is now also eyeing entry into the Southeast Asian market with a proposed Singapore entity. The firm announced its intent…
Expanding its regulatory offering in Japan’s banking and financial markets, Greenberg Traurig recently welcomed Akihiro Wani to its team. Wani, who was previously senior counsel at Morrison Foerster and former joint managing partner of Linklaters in Tokyo, now joins as a senior counsel. This move comes shortly after the U.S. firm hired Yuko Ino, Orrick…
Charlie Lightfoot, former international arbitration practice chair and London head at Jenner & Block, has now joined Cooley’s London office. An addition that significantly strengthens Cooley’s arbitration capabilities. Prior to Cooley, Lightfoot spent eight years at Jenner & Block, initially recruited by the U.S. litigation firm in 2015 to start and lead the new London…
Regret and uncertainty are permeating across major law firms in the U.K. and the U.S. that expanded their business into China a few decades ago. Fueled by a desire for opportunities and growth, law firms established offices in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai, employing both associates and partners alike. Despite the initial promise, many of…
In recent legal employment news out of Peru, a substantial shift has occurred within the specialized mining law sector. An impressive team of seven lawyers, renowned for their expertise in mining law, made the decision to depart CMS Grau in Lima and instead join forces with the prestigious Peruvian firm, Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados….
As we transition from September to October and bid farewell to the summer, it is not just the seasons that are changing. This pivotal period also signifies the beginning of a new legal year – a time of metamorphosis and progression within the legal sphere. According to The London Lawyer, this significant juncture is marked…
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has announced the elevation of the firm’s London managing partner, Segun Osuntokun, to the position of global senior partner, effective from January 1, 2024. More details can be found on Law.com’s report here. Osuntokun, who is notably BCLP’s first London managing partner since 2018, will work in tandem with the…
In a notable event in the legal industry, Ince & Co, a revered law firm known for its strong influence in the global shipping trade, is preparing to close its doors. Founded in 1870, this eminent company, which at its peak was valued at approximately £100 million, is approaching the end of its 150-year-long tenure…
In a notable turn of events, global leading legal adviser to the shipping industry, Ince & Co, will reportedly dissolve within the coming days. Operating for over 150 years, the firm once boasted an impressive turnover exceeding £100 million. Its journey, however, has now ended, following what could be described as a steady, albeit uneasy,…
In a recent move, CMS has broadened its influence in Africa by establishing an exclusive referral arrangement with a Mozambique-based law firm, as reported in an article on Law.com. This move—a collaboration with Couto, Graça e Associados Limitada (CGA)—augments CMS’s existing presence in Africa, which currently extends to Angola, Morocco, South Africa, and Kenya. This…
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling partners have started to cast their votes on the anticipated merger. With the closing date set for October 13, feelings toward the vote carry an interesting juxtaposition of surface-level excitement alongside underlying tension and worry. Reflecting from a perspective in Asia, there seems to be a noticeable silence…
Over the last two decades, the legal industry has been experiencing a profound transformation. One of the most significant changes has been the shift in the makeup of the legal workforce, where the number of in-house lawyers has more than doubled, growing at a rate far surpassing that of their counterparts in Big Law, which…
In a time where large law firms remain cautious about broad deals, they continue to expand their expertise in the energy domain, a sector turbocharged by recent federal investment and a shift towards renewable energy. According to The American Lawyer, one such firm taking a step to empower its capabilities further in this sector is…
Law firms across Asia are increasingly feeling pressure to seek out mergers, motivated by competitiveness against both foreign and domestic players. One particular Malaysian firm, Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership (RDS), is actively looking for a local partner that could elevate the combined firm as among the largest in Malaysia, according to senior law firm partners…