Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that experienced leveraged finance lawyer Adrian Chiodo has joined the firm’s London office as a partner in the Finance & Restructuring practice. He joins from Latham & Watkins. His arrival continues the strong growth of Paul Hastings’ London office and adds further depth to the firm’s global leveraged finance offering.
Former Florida Solicitor General Amit Agarwal Joins Holland & Knight
Amit Agarwal, Florida’s solicitor general from 2016 to 2021, has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee, Fla. offices. At Holland & Knight, Mr. Agarwal will focus on federal and state appellate litigation, complex and high-stakes issues, and government and internal investigations.
Cooley Hires Pivotal Public Companies Partner in New York
Brad Goldberg has joined Cooley’s public companies practice group as a partner in New York. Most recently, Goldberg served as a partner and the head of Simpson Thacher’s public company advisory practice – private equity, where he garnered strong experience advising public companies on all aspects of their compliance with US securities laws and the listing requirements of major US exchanges. Goldberg will play a critical role in supporting Cooley’s significant and growing base of public company clients.
Tags: Cooley LLP | New YorkKarnopp Petersen Joins With Best Best & Krieger
Best Best & Krieger LLP is pleased to announce that Karnopp Petersen LLP, based in Bend, Oregon, will be merging with the firm next year. The merger, which will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, will provide the firms’ public and private sector clients with new resources, greater bench strength and expanded geographical reach.
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Former U.S. Attorney and Associate Deputy Attorney General Adam L. Braverman Joins Morrison & Foerster as a Partner in San Diego
Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that Adam L. Braverman has joined the firm as a partner in its Investigations + White Collar Defense Group in San Diego. Mr. Braverman brings to the firm more than two decades of litigation, white collar, and internal investigations experience, most recently in senior level leadership positions within the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).
Weil Adds Restructuring Partner Kathleen Aka in Hong Kong
Willkie Adds Three-Partner Antitrust Litigation Team in London Led by Prominent Litigator Boris Bronfentrinker
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP today announced that it has expanded its antitrust and litigation platforms with the additions of Boris Bronfentrinker, Elaine Whiteford and Nicola Chesaites. The team will join Willkie’s London office from Quinn Emanuel where Boris co-led the UK competition litigation practice, Elaine and Nicola were partners. They will be joined by a team of at least eight associates. Today’s announcement reflects Willkie’s commitment to continue to expand its antitrust and litigation practices in London and globally, to service our clients’ needs in the important area of competition disputes.
King & Spalding Bolsters International Arbitration Team With Addition of rica Franzetti
King & Spalding today announced that Érica Franzetti has joined the firm as a partner in the Trial and Global Disputes practice group in the Washington, D.C., office. She joins from Dechert.
Dentons Welcomes Nationally Recognized SEC Enforcement Lawyer David Kornblau
Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, announces today that David Kornblau, a leading Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) enforcement practitioner, has joined the Firm as a partner and will reside in its New York office. Kornblau comes to the firm from Covington & Burling in New York.
Tags: Dentons | New YorkTrial Lawyer Lazar Raynal joins King & Spalding’s Chicago Office
King & Spalding today announced that trial lawyer Lazar Raynal has joined the firm as a partner in the Trial and Global Disputes practice group in the Chicago office.