Clifford Chance has hired David Kolacek for its Prague office. Kolacek joins from White & Case, where he has been since 1992. Clifford Chance is concentrating on boosting its presence in Eastern Europe, which can be seen by its recent hirings and its launching of an office in Kiev.
Source: www.law.com
The basic idea behind the "decoupling theory" is that European and Asian economies, especially emerging ones, have broadened and deepened to the point where they no longer depend on the United States for growth. More >>
The Top 25 Best Tennessee Employers Edition 2008 edition has just been released by Business Tennessee Magazine. It ranks the best 25 employers in the state of Tennessee, based on factors such as: salaries, benefits, tenure of CEOs, and the list goes on. The factor that these various companies share, is the positive work environment and in-turn, good treatment of their employees. The two law firms included in this list are: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz PC; Kramer Rayson LLP.
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Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell gains an experienced litigator for its Chicago office. Bob Stephenson will contribute his three decades of experience to Locke’s White Collar Practice Group. Stephenson joins from Foley & Lardner.
Source: www.lockelord.com
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP will be opening an office in downtown Brooklyn. It will be located at MetroTech, specifically at 15 MetroTech, the newest building at that accommodation. The exact date is unknown, but this will be taking place some time by this summer.
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Watson Farley has launched an office in Milan. The new branch will center its work in energy, shipping, transport, and telecommunications. The office will be led Eugenio Tranchino, currently head of Watson’s Rome operations.
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McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP has launched a blog called: Climate Change Insights (www.climatechangeinsights.com). The site aims to provide analysis, facts, and opinions, concerning climate change issues and their effects on commerce and industry. Climate Change Insights is run by partners Peter L. Gray and Frederick R. Anderson.
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Although many law firms are minimizing the number of summer associates, Cravath, Swaine & Moore has announced that it is doing the opposite. The firm has just announced that it is planning on taking 75 percent more associates than last year. That would bring the number up to 161, from last years 91. Cravath has also assured that it will not be cutting back on perks for the summer associates either; plans for a party and Broadway show tickets are in the works.
Source: www.law.com
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP strengthens their environmental group with the addition of Elizabeth Hurst. She will join the Austin office as partner. Hurst joins Gardere from the chemical company Tronox Inc.
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The firm Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman has just announced that it is the midst of discussing a possible merger with K&L Gates. If it manifests, the conjoined firm will have 17,000 lawyers across 28 offices in the US, Europe, and Asia. The idea behind the proposed merger, is to strengthen the two firm’s global presence.
Source: www.thelawyer.com
