Reed Smith Strengthens Private Equity and M&A Practice With Addition of Partner Daniel Connelly

Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that Daniel Connelly has joined the firm as a partner in its Global Corporate Group, based in Philadelphia. Connelly brings to the firm a thriving private equity and public and private mergers & acquisition practice, with a client roster that closely aligns to the firm’s existing clients. He joins Reed Smith from Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

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White Collar Defense Partner Joins Growing Dallas Office

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Barrett R. Howell has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations group. Barrett has been defending companies and individuals in high-stakes white collar criminal fraud investigations, prosecutions, and civil enforcement actions for over two decades. Barrett is a strategic problem solver who helps clients navigate the minefield of federal investigations by proactively identifying approaches to avoid indictments, lawsuits, and enforcement actions. Howell arrives from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP in Dallas.

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Mayer Brown adds Antitrust & Competition partner Daniel Vowden to its practice in London

Mayer Brown today announced Daniel Vowden has joined the firm as a partner in its Antitrust & Competition practice in London where he will focus on advising international clients on the full spectrum of EU and UK competition law matters, including merger control, as well as foreign direct investment controls and cross-border deals requiring regulatory approval. Vowden joins from Herbert Smith Freehills, where he was a partner. 

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Partner Kathryn Trew Joins New Orleans Office

WSHB, a leading law firm renowned for its nationwide presence and comprehensive legal solutions, is pleased to announce the Kathryn Trew has joined the partnership. Trew, based in the New Orleans office of WSHB, enjoys national acclaim for her results handling a wide array of litigation throughout the State of Louisiana and beyond. Trew joins the firm from Wanek Kirsch Davies LLC.

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