Region

Europe
TEAM HIRE

Quinn Emanuel bolsters tax practice after securing Weil Gotshal's Paris head

Second France disputes hire this month will see Stéphane Chaouat start in January with two counsel
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Linklaters sets out race action plan to increase black diversity across firm

Magic Circle UK Firm pledges to increase number of black partners globally five fold by 2027

North America
LITIGATION FUNDING

Burford Capital launches on New York Stock Exchange

Litigation funder says dual listing will deepen investor pool and raise profile in the US
PARTNER HIRE

White & Case raids Sidley Austin for fourth restructuring partner this month

Andrew O'Neill joins firm's Chicago office, further expanding its restructuring and insolvency practice