King & Spalding Adds Noted Trial Lawyer Steven Zager to Austin Office

Thursday, January 9, 2020

King & Spalding today announced that Steven Zager has joined the firm’s Trial and Global Disputes practice as a partner in the Austin office. Zager is a jury trial lawyer who represents clients in industries including medical devices, telecommunications, computer hardware and software, professional services, transportation, food and beverage, and chemicals. Zager joins from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, where he was based in New York and led that firm’s Intellectual Property practice for many years. He is returning to Austin where he practiced earlier in his career.

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Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton Announce Plan to Combine

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Troutman Sanders and Pepper Hamilton have agreed to merge effective April 1, 2020. The new law firm, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, or “Troutman Pepper,” will have 1,100 attorneys in 23 offices across the country. Troutman Pepper will offer its clients greater resources and bench strength, enhanced practices and expanded geographical reach. The announcement follows a vote by both firms’ partnerships earlier this week.

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Pillsbury Adds Real Estate Finance Pro Robert Grados as Partner

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Pillsbury has recruited Robert Grados, a prominent leader in the area of real estate finance—particularly repurchase credit facilities, warehouse lines of credit and loan originations—as partner in the firm’s real estate practice. He joins the firm’s New York office from Jones Day, significantly expanding Pillsbury’s firmwide real estate finance capabilities. More >>

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Litigation Attorney Jacob Hupart Joins Mintz

Monday, December 9, 2019

Mintz has expanded its litigation group with the addition of Jacob Hupart as a Member in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Hupart’s practice encompasses complex commercial litigation, including cases involving securities, employment, and environmental claims, as well as class action litigation, white collar criminal defense, and regulatory investigations. Mr. Hupart has extensive experience representing clients in a variety of industries, including financial services, energy, education, and the media. Prior to joining Mintz, he was an associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, where he handled a broad range of litigation. More >>

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Ashurst Boosts Project Finance Offering With Partner Hire in New York

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

International law firm Ashurst announces the appointment of partner Matthew Tague in its New York office. Matt joins from JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he was an Executive Director & Assistant General Counsel and advised the Public Finance Group in the firm’s investment bank. Matt has been representing underwriters on municipal bond issuances for almost 15 years. More >>

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Greenberg Traurig Expands Private Equity Capabilities with Addition of Yossie Horwitz in New York

Monday, December 2, 2019

As part of its strategic growth strategy in New York and in response to client demand, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has welcomed Yossie Horwitz as a shareholder in the Private Equity Practice. Horwitz joins from Paul Weiss, where he was Counsel. His arrival follows a year in which Greenberg Traurig has experienced significant growth in its Private Equity Practice. More >>

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