Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international technology, energy and life sciences law firm, announced today that Taylor M. Owings has joined the Antitrust Section of the Litigation Department as a partner in Washington, D.C.
Trial Lawyer, Former AUSA Rachel Cannon Joins Steptoe in Chicago
Steptoe & Johnson LLP is pleased to announce that former federal and state prosecutor Rachel Cannon has joined the firm’s Investigations & White-Collar Defense Group as a partner. Cannon, who brings substantial trial experience, as well as significant cryptocurrency experience, will reside in Steptoe’s Chicago office, where she reunites with Steptoe partner Chris Niewoehner, another former assistant US attorney in the Chicago federal prosecutor’s office. Most recently, Cannon practiced in the Chicago office of Dentons.
Foley Continues Northern California Growth With Addition of Cross-Border Transactions Partner André Thiollier
Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that André Thiollier has joined the firm as a partner in the Transactions Practice Group. Thiollier has extensive experience in cross-border transactions with particular emphasis on Latin America, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico. Thiollier comes to Foley from DLA Piper, where he advised clients on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, venture financings and general corporate matters.
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Former Senior DOJ Official and Decorated Federal Prosecutor Joins Nixon Peabody’s Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice
Washington, DC. Nixon Peabody LLP announced that Mark D. Lytle, a highly accomplished former federal prosecutor and white-collar trial attorney, is joining the firm as a partner in the Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice, based in Washington, DC.
Greenberg Traurig Grows Corporate Practice, Adding Steven Bartz as Dallas Shareholder
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP welcomes Steven Bartz as a shareholder in its Corporate Practice in the Dallas office. The addition of Bartz is part of the office’s strategic plan to grow its Corporate Practice to further meet client demand. Bartz joins the firm from DLA Piper.
Willkie Adds Finance and Restructuring Partner Melainie Mansfield in Chicago
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP today announced that Melainie Mansfield has joined the Firm as a partner in the Business Reorganization & Restructuring Department. She is based in Willkie’s Chicago office. Ms. Mansfield has significant experience advising funds and financial sponsors on direct investments and distressed investment reorganizations inside and outside of bankruptcy. Ms. Mansfield was previously a partner at Milbank LLP and DLA Piper.
Mayer Brown Adds Two Insurance Transactional and Regulatory Lawyers to Further Expand New York Office
Mayer Brown has strengthened its insurance transactional and regulatory capabilities with the arrival of two new lawyers in New York. Yevgeniy (Yev) Markov joins the firm as a partner in the Corporate & Securities practice in New York and as a member of the firm’s Global Insurance Industry Group. Mr. Markov was previously at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Yuliya Feldman also joins in New York as a senior associate in the Corporate & Securities practice and Global Insurance Industry Group. Ms. Feldman joins from McDermott Will & Emery.
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Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla grows M&A, PE and Capital Markets Capabilities in the UAE With Three Lateral Partner Hires
Leading international law firm Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla has recently hired Osama Audi and Adnan Doha from King & Spalding, and Abeer Jarrar from Linklaters, as corporate Partners to join the firm’s UAE offices in August 2021.
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Alston & Bird Adds Partner Isabelle De Smedt in Brussels, Expands Global Anti-Corruption Services
Alston & Bird has bolstered its global anti-corruption compliance capabilities with the addition of Isabelle De Smedt as a partner in the firm’s Brussels office. Joining from Nixon Peabody LLP, De Smedt represents companies in anti-corruption and fraud investigations related to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act, and other government enforcement programs worldwide.
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Litigation Partner Joins Nationally Recognized Practice
-San Francisco, CA.- International law firm Keller and Heckman LLP announces Partner Rohit Sabnis has joined the Litigation practice in the firm’s San Francisco office.
