David L. Lawton has joined Locke Lord’s Hartford and New York offices as a Partner in the Firm’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency Practice Group. Lawton’s deep experience in complex debt and equity investment structures in both the U.S. and international jurisdictions will further strengthen the Firm’s already strong restructuring capabilities. Lawton joins Locke Lord from Morgan Lewis.
Tags: Locke Lord LLP | Hartford | New YorkThomas Maira Joins Akerman as New York Real Estate Private Equity Chair
Akerman is excited to announce that Thomas Maira has joined the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group as a partner in New York City, where he will serve as Chair, Real Estate Private Equity (New York). Maira most recently served as a partner with DLA Piper in New York.
Litigation Duo David Gehn and Matthew Baum Join Fox Rothschild in New York
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that David A. Gehn and Matthew B. Baum have joined the firm’s Litigation Department as partners in the New York office. Prior to joining Fox, Gehn and Baum were partners at Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP.
Tags: Fox Rothschild LLP | New YorkReed Smith Welcomes Leading Insurance Recovery Lawyer Bert Wells
Reed Smith announced today that insurance recovery lawyer Bert Wells has joined the firm’s global Insurance Recovery Practice Group as a partner in New York. Wells has more than 20 years of legal experience with insurance arbitrations, mediations and negotiations, in some cases achieving nine-figure recoveries for his clients, including a $700 million Superstorm Sandy recovery. Wells joins Reed Smith from Covington & Burling where he had been a partner from the inception of that firm’s New York office.
Tags: Reed Smith LLP | New YorkMorgan Lewis Expands Finance Team in New York with Partner Penelope Christophorou
Penelope Christophorou, a finance lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience, joins Morgan Lewis as a partner in New York. Arriving from Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, Penelope will advise on commercial finance transactions, particularly those related to bankruptcy.
Clifford Chance Hires Partner Jason C. Ewart, Growing US Leveraged Finance and Capital Markets Capabilities
International law firm Clifford Chance appointed Jason C. Ewart as a partner in its Global Financial Markets team as the firm expands its US Leveraged Finance group. Ewart joins Clifford Chance from Latham & Watkins LLP.
Tags: Clifford Chance LLP | New YorkWillkie Adds Leading Renewable Energy Transactions Team
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP today announced that three prominent renewable energy lawyers, Eric Pogue, Amanda Rosenberg and Samantha Leavitt, have joined the Firm as partners. Eric Pogue and Samantha Leavitt are based in New York, and Amanda Rosenberg is based in Los Angeles. They were previously partners at Mayer Brown.
Tags: Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | New YorkM&A Practitioner Lillian Kim Joins Pillsbury in New York, Enhancing Firm’s Tech, Life Sciences & Digital Health Capabilities
Lillian Kim, a seasoned mergers and acquisitions lawyer with extensive experience acting for public company clients—particularly in the technology and life sciences industries—has joined Pillsbury as a partner in New York. Kim arrives at Pillsbury from Goodwin Procter LLP in New York.
Corporate Partner Sarah Hewitt Joins Fox Rothschild in New York
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome Sarah Hewitt to the New York office as a partner in the Corporate Department. Prior to joining Fox, Hewitt was partner at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP.
Tags: Fox Rothschild LLP | New YorkKilpatrick Townsend’s Leading Trademark & Copyright Team Adds Litigation Partner in New York
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton announced today that Jonathan W. Thomas, recognized for his track record of success in trademark, false advertising, and class action litigation, has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner. Mr. Thomas will be a member of the firm’s internationally recognized Trademark & Copyright Team and will work with its expanding Advertising & Marketing Group. He was previously a partner at Mayer Brown.
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