Firm cites aim to build transactional, regulatory and disputes practices in Chicago as it opens office with team of private investment and family office partners
Emma Rachmaninov joins US firm as co-head of its European financial services and funds regulatory team
Simpson Thacher, Clifford Chance, Linklaters and Sweden’s Vinge also guide deal that sees another London-listed firm bought out by foreign bidders
Emma Williams, who joins as a partner, replaces Ian Hammond in the role
New York firm cites city-state’s status as a ‘central hub for global investors and multinational businesses’
Brian Schartz and John Luze take the number of partners joining the practice from Kirkland to five
David Nemecek brings vast distressed situations experience; firm plans Dallas opening as part of the new practice launch
David Richardson joins as Paul Hastings rebuilds London partnership following slew of departures last year
Paul Foote will head up the firm’s European infrastructure M&A coverage
Alison Preiss adds to a growing number of previously rare Wachtell departures over the past year