International law firm McDermott Will & Emery continues to grow its Corporate and Transactional practice with the addition of Miami-based partner Craig Rasile. Craig comes to the McDermott from DLA Piper.
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Baker McKenzie Hires Pre-Eminent Cross-Border Restructuring Team Led by Chair of the American College of Bankruptcy, Mark Bloom
Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie has made a significant hire in its Global Restructuring and Insolvency (R&I) practice with three renowned names in the field. Mark Bloom, Paul Keenan and John Dodd have deep experience in insolvency, business reorganization, and cross-border bankruptcy and restructuring around the globe. They join the Firm from Greenberg Traurig where Mark led the firm’s Global Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice.
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Akerman Expands International Tax Expertise with Mauricio Rivero in Miami
Akerman LLP, a top 100 U.S. law firm serving clients across the Americas, welcomes Mauricio Rivero in Miami, expanding the national presence of the Tax Practice Group and widening the firm’s expertise in international taxation. Rivero resolves domestic and international tax matters, representing foreign trusts and estates, investors, and businesses in cross-border transactions throughout the U.S. and Latin America. Rivero joins from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.
McDermott Grows Miami Tax and Private Client Presence
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its Miami Tax and Private Client presence with a six-member team including partners Mike Silva, Gregory Weigand and Arianne Plasencia, as well as counsel Ryan Coyle. These lawyers have extensive experience working with high-net-worth families and individuals. This expansion of the Firm’s growing Tax and Private Client presence in Miami advances the needs of its growing global client base. The team joins from DLA Piper.
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Polsinelli Launches Latin American Practice and Adds Prominent Corporate Attorney Emil R. Infante in Miami
Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli welcomes experienced corporate law attorney Emil R. Infante as shareholder in the firm’s Miami office. With this addition, Polsinelli has created its first-ever Latin America Practice (LATAM), led by Infante. Infante joins Polsinelli from the Miami office of Holland & Knight.
Smith, Gambrell & Russell Welcomes Partner Tori Silas to Atlanta Corporate and Cybersecurity Practices
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR) is pleased to announce the addition of Partner Tori M. Silas to the firm’s Atlanta office. Ms. Silas joins SGR after a brief stint with Nelson Mullins and prior to that from an Atlanta-based, privately-held media company where she served as senior counsel. As a member of SGR’s Corporate and Cybersecurity practices, she concentrates in the areas of technology transactions, cybersecurity and data privacy.
K&L Gates Strengthens Global Health Care Practice with Miami Partner Addition
The Miami office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Myla R. Reizen as a partner in its global health care practice. Reizen joins K&L Gates from Foley & Lardner LLP.
Cozen O’Connor Welcomes Miami-based Litigator Danielle N. Garno
Cozen O’Connor announced today Danielle N. Garno, a seasoned litigator, who has joined the firm from Greenberg Traurig, will be a member in the firm’s Miami office. Garno will chair Cozen O’Connor’s Retail Industry Team and lead the firm’s fashion, beauty, and luxury goods practice. Throughout her career, Garno has worked with high-profile, international brands like, Cartier, DvF, Burberry, H&M, Eton, Foundrae, Miansai, By Far, and Daniel Patrick.
McDermott Continues to Grow Litigation Practice with New York Partner
Global law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that H. Peter Haveles, Jr. has joined the Firm as a Litigation partner based in the New York office, expanding capabilities for clients across two major priority industries. Prior to joining McDermott, Peter was a partner at Pepper Hamilton LLP.
Tags: McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Boston | London | Miami | New YorkK&L Gates Welcomes Miami Corporate/Franchise Partner
The Miami office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP has added Jason M. Murray as a corporate partner focusing on franchise and distribution law. Murray joins K&L Gates from Gunster, where he served as a shareholder and leader of the franchise and distribution practice.
