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Simpson Thacher raids Skadden for London disputes partner

David Edwards to co-lead European disputes practice alongside Tyler Robinson

7 Feb 2024

Polsinelli secures 10-strong Maynard Nexsen cybersecurity team

Team including four former Maynard practice leaders joins across Birmingham, Raleigh and New York

7 Feb 2024

Arnold & Porter adds six partner team across US from BCLP

Multi-practice team joins across Chicago, Denver and New York

6 Feb 2024

Mason Hayes & Curran grows revenue 7% to €114m

Strong demand across all core industry sectors sees Dublin stalwart’s turnover top €100m for second consecutive year

6 Feb 2024

Paul Weiss secures Dechert’s mass tort co-head in Los Angeles

Kimberly Branscome joins having counselled GSK, 3M and Johnson & Johnson in high-profile litigation

5 Feb 2024

Hill Dickinson adds Irwin Mitchell corporate team for Birmingham debut

Move sees UK firm mark second office launch in less than a month

5 Feb 2024

Clyde & Co adds nine-lawyer team in Chicago from Lewis Brisbois

Partner Danny Worker takes team to UK firm as it builds insurance capability across North America

2 Feb 2024

Mishcon acquires majority stake in group actions management business

Co-founders of Brazil-based Somos become equity partners as City firm moves to take on bigger cases

2 Feb 2024

Ashurst launches low cost legal centre in Poland

Firm’s third hub after Glasgow and Brisbane to provide support across managed services, due diligence, disputes and contract management

1 Feb 2024

Paul Weiss raids Linklaters again in London for M&A partner

Dan Schuster-Woldan joins as head of European public M&A

1 Feb 2024

HFW bolsters Greek ship finance offering with Ince team hire

Ince’s Greek finance practice head Robin Parry joins alongside fellow partner Ronan Le DU and six more lawyers

1 Feb 2024

Gowling WLG names asset management head next UK chair

Emma Pioli to succeed incumbent Andy Stylianou in May

31 Jan 2024

‘Maintaining control and integrity’: Bar Council issues guidance for use of generative AI

Barristers warned that tech such as ChatGPT must be used responsibly to avoid ‘harsh and embarrassing consequences’

30 Jan 2024

Allen & Overy, Morrison Foerster guide WillScot’s $3.8bn McGrath acquisition

A&O reps WillScot as modular office lease company moves to expand presence across North America

30 Jan 2024

Hogan Lovells UK M&A co-head rejoins White & Case

Patrick Sarch returns after three years at Hogan Lovells to head UK public M&A group

29 Jan 2024

White & Case latest to raise pay for London lawyers

NQ pay hiked 7% to £150k as junior salary wars continue

29 Jan 2024

Hogan Lovells secures five-strong disputes team from White & Case in Paris

Former senior government lawyer Jean-Pierre Picca joins alongside fellow partner Jean-Lou Salha and three more lawyers

26 Jan 2024

Paul Hastings, Sidley Austin and Ropes & Gray latest to hike London NQ pay

US firms raise salaries to £173k, £166.5k and £165k respectively as pay wars continue

25 Jan 2024

Kennedys opens 10th US office in Fort Lauderdale

Insurance specialist launches second Florida base to service yacht and marine clients as US expansion continues apace

25 Jan 2024

Simmons & Simmons announces Saudi Arabia debut

UK firm adds former DLA Piper partner and his team to open third Middle East office in Riyadh

24 Jan 2024