Akin Gump today announced that Dasha Sobornova has joined the firm’s structured finance team as a partner in the firm’s London office. Ms. Sobornova joins Akin Gump from Mayer Brown, where she was a banking and finance partner, leading the firm’s European collateralized loan obligation (CLO) practice.
Proskauer Welcomes Adrian Cohen As a Restructuring Partner in London
Proskauer, a leading international law firm, today welcomed Adrian Cohen who joins the Firm’s Business Solutions, Governance, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Group as a partner based in London. He joins Proskauer from Clifford Chance.
Weil Adds Restructuring Partner Lois Deasey in London
International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Lois Deasey has joined the Firm as a partner in its market-leading global Restructuring practice, based in Weil’s London office. Lois was formerly a Restructuring partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.
Addleshaw Goddard Grows Market-Leading Investment Management Group With Corporate Real Estate Partner Hire
Addleshaw Goddard has hired Simon Pollock as a partner within its Investment Management Group (IMG), building on the firm’s offer as a leading advisor on corporate real estate transactions. Pollock, who specialises in real estate M&A and joint-ventures, previously worked for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner and will join Addleshaw Goddard in July.
Shearman & Sterling Expands Transatlantic Funds Offering with Partner Hire in London
Global law firm Shearman & Sterling today announces the appointment of Phil Baynes as a Funds partner in London. Phil Baynes joins Shearman & Sterling from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.
Dentons Bolsters its Global Energy and Projects Capabilities With Key Partner Hire
Monica Barton joins White & Case as a partner in London
Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Debt Finance Practice with the addition of Monica Barton as a partner in London. Dual-qualified in England and Wales and France, Monica was previously a partner at Winston & Strawn and brings nearly 20 years of experience.
Katten UK Expands Corporate Practice With PwC Legal Hire
Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP (Katten) today announced the appointment of partner Oliver Williams to the firm’s growing Corporate practice in London. Williams joins Katten from PwC, where he led a legal team focused on Private Equity Portfolio and sponsor-backed transactions.
Ropes & Gray Adds Three Private Equity Partners in London
Global law firm Ropes & Gray has strengthened its global private equity offering with the additions of Dan Oates, Simon Saitowitz and Angela Becker as partners. Dan, Simon and Angela join Ropes & Gray from the London office of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLP.
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Eversheds Sutherland Hires Prominent Real Estate Litigation Lateral
Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce the lateral hire of Rashpal Soomal, as a partner in the firm’s real estate litigation team. Rashpal joins the firm today from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, where her experience encompassed contentious property matters, development litigation and mitigation around development constraints. More >>
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