King & Spalding announced today that M&A and private equity lawyer James Connor has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Corporate practice group in London. Connor joins the firm from Orrick.
Mintz Welcomes Corporate Member Alex S. Kaufman
Alex S. Kaufman has joined Mintz as a Member of the Corporate Practice, with a focus on middle-market private equity, strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A), growth equity, and venture capital. He will split his time between the firm’s San Francisco and San Diego offices. Prior to joining Mintz, Alex was a partner in the Global Private Equity Practice at Paul Hastings.
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Leading Texas Energy Lawyer Ann Coffin Joins Baker Botts
Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international energy, technology, and life sciences law firm announced today the addition of Ann Coffin as a partner in its Global Projects practice in Austin. Ms. Coffin, a renowned expert in energy law, with a particular focus on electric, gas, and water utilities, joins Baker Botts after serving as a founding partner at Coffin Renner L.L.P.
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Chemicals Expert Joins Squire Patton Boggs Public Policy Team
Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs has added Karyn Schmidt to its Public Policy practice. She joins as principal after spending nearly 25 years at the American Chemistry Council (“ACC”) where she most recently served as Senior Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs and International Team Leader.
King & Spalding Adds Financial Restructuring Partners Eric Wise and Matt Kelsey in New York
King & Spalding announced today that Eric Wise and Matt Kelsey have joined the firm’s Finance and Restructuring practice group as partners. Wise and Kelsey have practiced together for more than twenty years, advising clients on complex Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court restructurings, foreclosures and enforcements, related special situations financings and other corporate transactions. They are based in the firm’s New York office. Wise and Kelsey join the firm from Alston & Bird.
Veteran International Trade and Customs Lawyer Jon Cowley Rejoins Baker McKenzie
Leading international law firm Baker McKenzie announced today that trade and customs lawyer Jon Cowley has rejoined the Firm as a Partner in the North America International Commercial & Trade Practice Group. Jon returns to Baker McKenzie after serving as Principal Counsel at Apple, where he was the lead legal advisor on global trade matters. He was previously a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Hong Kong and Chicago offices, and before that, in-house Customs and International counsel for a major apparel company.
Tags: Baker McKenzie | ChicagoLeading EC/VC Attorney Amit Singh Joins Mintz in San Diego
Mintz announced today that Amit Singh has joined as a Member of the Corporate Practice in the firm’s San Diego office. Amit is a transactional lawyer who leads venture capital, private equity, and technology transactions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and joint venture deals. Prior to joining Mintz Amit led the West Coast Corporate Practice at Dentons, where he partnered with clients on pivotal transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions and venture capital transactions.
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Dechert Expands Global Tax Group with Structured Credit Expert Craig Cohen
Dechert LLP announced today the addition of Craig Cohen as partner in its global tax group, notably enhancing the firm’s tax capabilities in its structured credit and transactional practices. Mr. Cohen is based in Dechert’s New York office. Mr. Cohen joins Dechert from Millbank LLP, where he served as counsel in its tax group.
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K&L Gates Enhances Litigation Practice With Orange County Partner Addition
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Eva M. Weiler as a partner in its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. Weiler joins the firm’s Orange County office from Shook Hardy & Bacon.
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Clyde & Co Continues Expansion of Energy Transition Offering With Hire of Julie Cornély
Global law firm Clyde & Co today announces the appointment of Julie Cornély as an energy transactions partner in Paris, as part of the firm’s investment in its energy transition offering for clients. Julie will be part of the firm’s energy, projects and construction and corporate teams. Cornély joins from French law firm De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés where she was a corporate partner specialising in M&A, complex group restructurings and general corporate matters.
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