Haynes and Boone, LLP is delighted to welcome Partner Diego Sanchez to the firm’s Mexico City office. Joining from Baker McKenzie, Diego has led numerous high-profile mergers, acquisitions transactions and private equity matters.
McDermott Adds Prominent Tax Controversy Lawyer in Houston
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery welcomes Shawn O’Brien to its Tax Practice Group as a partner based in Houston. Shawn is nationally recognized for his work on tax disputes and controversies with state, federal and international tax authorities. O’Brien arrives from Mayer Brown LLP in Houston.
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Reed Smith Welcomes Leading Insurance Recovery Lawyer Bert Wells
Reed Smith announced today that insurance recovery lawyer Bert Wells has joined the firm’s global Insurance Recovery Practice Group as a partner in New York. Wells has more than 20 years of legal experience with insurance arbitrations, mediations and negotiations, in some cases achieving nine-figure recoveries for his clients, including a $700 million Superstorm Sandy recovery. Wells joins Reed Smith from Covington & Burling where he had been a partner from the inception of that firm’s New York office.
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Greenberg Traurig Adds Courtney York to Corporate Practice in Dallas Office as Firm Celebrates 20 Years in Texas
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its expansion in Texas with the addition of Courtney York as a Corporate Practice shareholder in its Dallas office. Nationally recognized by Chambers USA Guide to America in the Technology: Corporate & Commercial category, York handles multimillion to billion dollar matters. She was previously with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.
Clyde & Co Strengthens UK Property Damage Capabilities With Hire of Paul Annesley
Clyde & Co has announced the appointment of property and liability specialist Paul Annesley as a partner in its Manchester office. Paul joins the firm from Keoghs where he has worked as a partner since 2020, specialising in defended liability, policy coverage and subrogated recoveries on behalf of a number of the UK’s largest insurers. Previously he was a Legal Director at Clyde & Co between 2015 to 2020.
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Regulatory Partner Ty Jackson Joins Holland & Knight in Tallahassee
Holland & Knight welcomes D. Ty Jackson, a well-known regulatory and administrative law attorney, as a partner in the firm’s Tallahassee, Florida, office. Most recently, Mr. Jackson served as deputy managing shareholder of GrayRobinson’s Tallahassee office.
McDermott Expands Atlanta Footprint, Adds Former Mayor as Partner
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery bolsters its Atlanta-based team with the addition of Litigation Partner Kasim Reed. Well-known in Atlanta business circles for his entrepreneurial spirit and deep professional networks, Kasim previously served two terms as mayor of Atlanta. He joins from Squire Patton Boggs.
Tags: McDermott Will & Emery LLP | AtlantaClyde & Co Grows Corporate Capabilities With Hire of Leading Energy Lawyer in London
Global law firm Clyde & Co has announced the appointment of Anna Nerush as a partner in London to further strengthen its corporate capabilities within its Energy, Marine & Natural Resources practice. Anna joins from Haynes Boone.
Tags: Clyde & Co LLP | LondonHolland & Knight Strengthens Private Wealth Services Group with Three-Lawyer Team in Boston
Holland & Knight has strengthened its Private Wealth Services Group with a team of three attorneys in Boston. The group includes Partners Mark Swirbalus and Marshall Senterfitt and Associate Joshua Bearce. All previously practiced at Goulston & Storrs.
Husch Blackwell Combines with Trust and Estate Litigation Boutique and Brings on Two Commercial Litigators, Significantly Growing Dallas Office
National law firm Husch Blackwell announces its significant expansion in Texas with the addition of lawyers from Norris & Weber, a Dallas-based fiduciary litigation boutique, and also the addition of two commercial litigation partners. Six attorneys will join the firm’s Dallas office and its Financial Services & Capital Markets industry unit, strengthening the firm’s complex commercial litigation and private wealth capabilities. The group includes partners Jacob Kring, Mark Fritsche, and Scott D. Weber, senior counsel Brooke Ginsburg Guerrero, counsel John R. Norris III, associate Colin R. Byrne, and law clerk Jackson Goodwin.
