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Departure of commercial and product liability disputes team follows Perkins Coie’s deal to merge with UK-based Ashurst

Dealmaker Scott Barshay takes the helm after emails reveal extent of Brad Karp’s ties with convicted sex offender

Tie-up will create one of world’s largest shale operators, with a combined value of around $58bn

Francesca Campbell replaces Janet Link, who left to join JM Family Enterprises late last year

US accounts for majority of promotions, completed by four in London and one in Singapore

Combined firm expected to launch in May 2026 following ‘decisive’ votes in favour by both firms’ partnerships

Revenue rose 9.2% to $503m, the first time turnover has surpassed half a billion dollars

TalentLMS survey says 25% of misconduct goes unreported in US due to retaliation fears, mistrust in reporting process

Wells Fargo report shows pace of growth edged up 12.6% overall, with top 50 firms rising 13.3%

New partners include Holly Loftis, Aleksandra Kopec, Mark Nesdill and Danyeale Chung

Adam Copley will replace interim GC Catherine Sullivan, who returns to deputy GC role

Some 3,009 lateral hires were made in 2025, with 9% of those moves coming from government agencies, according to Firm Prospects

Incoming group includes Mike Poulos, who joins as vice chair and global head of strategy

Reggie Davis replaces Canon Pence, who departed to make music under the artist name Twilark

Cliff Cone and Michael Sabin join alongside partner Dan Drabkin