Orrick announced today that technology transactions advisor Faraaz Samadi has joined the firm as a partner in London. He joins from Milbank.
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Squire Patton Boggs Strengthens Capital Markets and M&A in London
Squire Patton Boggs has appointed Jayson Marks as a partner in its Global Corporate Practice in London. Mr. Marks joins from Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW). His appointment follows, earlier this year, that of partners Brian Gordon (former global head of Corporate for HFW), Simon Adams and Caroline Brown, and the addition to the Squire Patton Boggs Commodities & Shipping Group of former HFW partners Chris Swart and Katie Pritchard and four associates.
Baker Botts Continues London Growth with Addition of Leading Corporate Partner
Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international law firm, today announced that Nigel Stacey has joined the firm’s Corporate Department as a partner. He will be based in the London office, where he will focus on private and public mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Stacey comes to the firm from Gibson Dunn.
Mayer Brown Continues Restructuring Expansion With Hire of Barry Cosgrave in London
Mayer Brown announced that it has further expanded its restructuring and special situation capabilities with the hire of Barry Cosgrave as a partner in London. Barry joins Mayer Brown from K&L Gates, where he was a partner and the EMEA practice coordinator for the restructuring and insolvency group.
Shearman & Sterling Expands Leveraged Finance Offering with the Addition of Gary Hamp
Global law firm Shearman & Sterling today announces the appointment of Gary Hamp as a Leveraged Finance partner in London. Mr. Hamp joins Shearman from the Hong Kong office of Latham & Watkins.
Paul Hastings Continues Top-Tier Talent Surge in London with Addition of Leading Energy and Infrastructure Finance Partner
Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that Derwin Jenkinson, a leading energy and infrastructure finance partner, has joined the firm’s London office as a partner in the Finance practice. Derwin joins from Ashurst where he was a partner for seven years. His arrival comes on the heels of the firm’s hiring of leading finance lawyers Peter Hayes and Mei Lian, who each joined Paul Hastings from Shearman and Sterling over the last three months.
Greenberg Traurig Grows Banking & Financial Services Practice with Addition of Helena Nathanson in London
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to grow its Banking & Financial Services Practice and its Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice as it welcomes Shareholder Helena Nathanson to the London office. The addition of Nathanson, who was formerly joint head of banking for Dorsey & Whitney LLP and head of the European Corporate Trust Group at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, is an integral part of Greenberg Traurig’s continued strategic expansion of its London office.
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Commodities Expert Emma Skakle Joins Stephenson Harwood as Partner
Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its marine and international trade practice with the appointment of commodities specialist Emma Skakle as partner. She will be based in the firm’s London office. Skakle joins the firm from Clyde & Co in London.
Paul Hastings’ Finance and Restructuring Growth Accelerates with High-Profile Partner Addition in London
Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, is adding to a steady stream of recent lateral investments, announcing today that Peter Hayes has joined the firm’s London office as a partner in its market-leading Finance practice. He joins from Shearman & Sterling, where he led the European finance practice. Hayes’ arrival follows impressive additions to the London office, including Finance & Restructuring partner Mei Lian.
Gibson Dunn Adds London Finance Partner Ben Myers
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Ben Myers has joined the firm’s London office. Myers, formerly a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, will continue his global finance practice.
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