McGuireWoods continues the expansion of its highly ranked securities and capital markets practice with the arrival of partners W. Lake Taylor Jr. and Lawton B. Way, who join the firm in Richmond, Virginia. They bring a wealth of experience representing Fortune 500 companies in debt and equity offerings, corporate governance and M&A deals. They come to McGuireWoods from Hunton Andrews Kurth.
Allison M. Stelter, an experienced attorney who advises clients on the federal income tax aspects of asset securitization, partnerships and capital markets transactions, has rejoined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a counsel in the firm’s Richmond office. Stelter returns to the firm from Honigman LLP.
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.
Mike McCann, a veteran transactional attorney known for his expertise in mergers and acquisitions and joint venture arrangements, has joined the Corporate practice of Troutman Sanders LLP in Richmond. McCann was previously a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. More >>
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Williams Mullen is pleased to announce that Jim Guy and Garland Carr have joined the firm’s Energy Practice, and Cathy Zhang has joined the firm’s Corporate Section. Mr. Guy and Ms. Carr join as partners, and Ms. Zhang joins as an associate. All three previously worked at LeClairRyan. Ms. Zhang worked with David Lay, Andrew White and Gary LeClair, who are also joining the firm as announced last week. More >>
Tags: Williams Mullen | RichmondWilliams Mullen is pleased to announce that David Lay, Andrew White and Gary LeClair will join the firm’s Corporate Section as partners, effective Aug. 5. All three formerly worked at LeClairRyan as partners on their corporate team. More >>
Tags: Williams Mullen | RichmondMichael N. Herring, who earned widespread acclaim and public support for his leadership as Richmond’s top prosecutor for the past 13 years, has joined McGuireWoods’ litigation practice as a partner. He will represent clients in government investigations, white-collar criminal defense and commercial litigation. More >>
Tags: McGuireWoods LLP | RichmondWilliams Mullen is pleased to announce that attorneys Scott Richter and Ben McCall have joined the firm as partners on the Corporate and Community Banking teams. Both previously worked as partners at LeClairRyan. Mr. Richter and Mr. McCall work heavily with banking clients and in capital markets, including community banks in particular, and they provide advice on securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and bank regulatory matters. More >>
Tags: Williams Mullen | RichmondWilliams Mullen is pleased to announce that Elizabeth “Bitsy” Hester has joined the firm as a Business & Corporate Partner in the Richmond office. Ms. Hester has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in corporate matters, including mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures and corporate governance matters involving corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships. More >>
Tags: Williams Mullen | RichmondWilliams Mullen is pleased to announce the addition of six attorneys to the firm’s Health Care Section. Jamie Baskerville Martin, Jeremy Ball and Dominic Madigan have joined Williams Mullen as partners in the Richmond office. Ms. Martin will serve as Co-Chair of the Section. In addition, Maggie Krantz and Ashley Provost have joined as of counsel and will be based in the Richmond and Virginia Beach offices, respectively. Jennifer Ligon has joined as an associate in the Richmond office. More >>
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