Linklaters is pleased to announce that David Lucking, John Hwang, Derek Poon and Dan Guyder will join the firm’s Finance division as partners in the New York office, adding further derivatives, securitization and restructuring strength to the firm’s US and global offering. Their arrival builds on recent high-profile partner hires for Linklaters in the US, including a preeminent M&A team led by Global Chairman of Corporate George Casey and Global Leader of the Chemicals Sector Heiko Schiwek, Head of US Capital Solutions & Special Situations Michael Torkin and Global Co-Chair of International Arbitration Joseph Profaizer. The team joins from A&O Shearman, where David was global co-head of financial markets and a partner, and John, Derek and Dan were partners.

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Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that James (“Jamie”) Saeli has joined the firm’s Transactions Department as a partner in the New York office and a member of the Tax Practice.

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Eversheds Sutherland is delighted to announce that Anthony Del Giudice has joined the firm’s Litigation Practice Group as a partner in its education team. Mr. Del Giudice will be advising colleges and universities on regulatory, compliance, contractual, and litigation matters pertaining to college sports and athletics. Mr. Del Giudice joins the firm from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), where he served as Associate Director of Enforcement.

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