Baker McKenzie Adds Seasoned Trial Lawyer Colleen Baime in Chicago

Global law firm Baker McKenzie announced today that Colleen Baime has joined the Firm’s North America Litigation and Government Enforcement Practice in Chicago. A highly regarded litigator licensed in both Illinois and California, Colleen joins Baker McKenzie’s deep bench of experienced disputes lawyers handling high-stakes commercial disputes for multinational companies. Baime arrives at the firm from McDermott, Will & Emery.

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Dentons Expands Litigation and Construction Capabilities in Edmonton With New Partner Paul Ryzuk

Dentons Canada welcomes Paul Ryzuk to the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Construction and Infrastructure and PPP groups in Edmonton. Paul brings over two decades of combined legal and technical expertise, uniquely equipping him to provide clients with highly technical and tailored advice for complex construction and litigation matters.

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Dhabaan and Partners and Eversheds Sutherland welcomes Partner and new head of M&A, Saudi Arabia

Underlining the strategic importance of the firm’s M&A practice in the ME and globally. Dhabaan and Partners and Eversheds Sutherland have welcomed corporate Partner Walid Salib as its Head of M&A, Saudi Arabia. Walid, a seasoned corporate lawyer, joins from global law firm, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer where he was head of its Mergers and Acquisitions practice in Saudi Arabia.

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Business Litigation Partner Alec Harris Joins Faegre Drinker in Denver

Faegre Drinker announced today that Alec Harris has joined the firm as a business litigation partner in the Denver office. Harris is the latest addition to the firm’s litigation practice, following the additions of partners Richard Scheff, Carrie Sarhangi Love, Katharine Ladd, Jonathan Boughrum and counsel David Herman. Harris arrives at the firm from Armstrong Teasdale LLP in Denver.

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Weil Continues Houston Expansion with Addition of Irina Tsveklova

International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that leading energy transactions lawyer Irina Tsveklova has joined the Firm as a partner in the Corporate Department, based in the Houston office. She is the fourth partner to join Weil’s expanding energy team in Houston in the past five months. Irina joins from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.

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