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US construction, government contract law specialists Smith Currie and Oles Morrison to combine
Tie-up is the latest union between US firms seeking geographic growth and to bolster sector strength
Wachtell, Kirkland called in for Nasdaq’s $10.5bn Adenza acquisition
Wachtell advises longtime client Nasdaq on biggest acquisition to date as exchange operator deepens fintech push
Simpson Thacher adds partners from Paul Weiss, Latham to lead alternative capital practice
Paul Weiss hybrid capital lead Tracey Zaccone joins in New York alongside Latham veteran David Teh
Beware the beauty of sustainability: US regulatory risks and class action lawsuits
Loeb & Loeb's Kristen Klesh discusses the inherent risks of beauty brands advertising their products' green credentials
Barber Ranen rebrands after name partners resign over sexist, racist emails
Firm launched last month by former Lewis Brisbois partners renamed Daugherty Lordan
Latham scoops high-profile London capital markets champion from Freshfields
Mark Austin, author of UK government's Secondary Capital Raising Review, joins US giant
Shearman finance partner joins Freshfields in London
Structured products and derivatives specialist one of three finance partner laterals unveiled by UK firm in London and New York
Clifford Chance targets energy work with Houston launch
Magic Circle firm to add seven partners from rivals including two from Latham & Watkins to open third US office
Ed Sheeran copyright dispute underscores fine line between using generic elements and copying
UK courts won’t allow artists to monopolise common musical elements, but musicians must still be careful not to infringe earlier works, write Ashfords lawyers Carl Steele and Chris Fotheringham
The laws of fashion: landmark luxury cases to watch in 2023
Foley & Lardner's Jeff Greene and Matt Witsman delve into the key luxury cases affecting the fashion, apparel and beauty field this year
Around the house: Everest Re lands former MetLife and Freddie Mac legal head, Sony Music UK names new GC
This week’s roundup of top in-house moves also includes appointments at Kroll, PlayOn! Sports, Imerys and APCO Holdings
Mintz continues Toronto expansion with partner hire from Wildeboer Dellelce
Tax expert Katy Pitch is the 17th lawyer to join in Toronto since March office launch
Linklaters adds litigation partner from Morgan Lewis to strengthen US team
Robin Nunn will be based in the Magic Circle firm’s New York and Washington DC offices
Weil secures Houston energy partner from Simpson Thacher
Chris Bennett replenishes Texas energy ranks following departure of partner duo in Dallas
Skadden mandates four days in office
Policy extending to all lawyers sees Skadden join a number of Big Law rivals in mandating time in the office