Merger talk leaks and predatory rivals were a symptom, not the cause of New York firm’s malaise, reports John Malpas
Co-chair of Stroock’s white collar and internal investigations practice among those moving over in New York and Washington DC
Togut Segal & Segal serving as legal counsel alongside liquidation manager from Teneo and restructuring expert David Pauker
Stroock exits come as Pillsbury merger talks end, ramping up uncertainty about the firm’s future
Talks follow team departures from New York-based Stroock as it seeks growth as 'number one priority'
New hires include partners Arjun Rao, Brian Frontino and Allen Denson
New York firm seeks to rebuild bankruptcy practice after 18-partner departure to Paul Hastings in March
Deal promises to catapult Los Angeles giant up bankruptcy rankings as Stroock acknowledges group's desire for ‘larger firm environment’