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US packaging business Greif appoints only second GC in 148-year history
Deputy GC Dennis Hoffman to replace Gary Martz, who is retiring in November
Morgan Lewis continues London hiring spree with Jenner & Block partner
Litigation specialist Christian Tuddenham is the sixth partner to join the US firm in London in the past year
Haynes Boone leads on landmark US-UK listing amid AI boom
Linklaters and Vinson & Elkins also score roles advising underwriters as energy REIT Fermi lists on the Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange
Top executives from A&O Shearman, Baker McKenzie, Gibson Dunn and White & Case to speak at Law Firm Marketing Summit
London conference chaired by BCLP’s Alessandra Almeida Jones will address growth in ‘Age of Chaos’
Corona-maker Constellation Brands lines up successor as CLO announces retirement
Senior legal counsel Jeff LaBarge will replace Jim Bourdeau in March next year
Reed Smith, A&O Shearman see trio of German partners exit Big Law for independent practice
FGvW gains two real estate partners from Reed Smith in Frankfurt, while A&O loses arbitration partner to newly minted disputes boutique in Hamburg
Ulster University launches AI-focused legaltech research centre
Projects are underway to improve judicial processes and handling of mass claims
Greenberg Traurig adds Latham partner duo for Abu Dhabi debut
Firm opens 50th global office with financing and restructuring partner Christian Adams and M&A partner Chris Lester
Europe’s Schoenherr launches London outpost
Liaison office intended to support firm’s role as a bridge for cross-border business with CEE
Atkin Chambers bolsters commercial and insurance expertise with latest silk arrival
Catherine Piercy KC joins from Gatehouse Chambers, following the arrival of Karim Ghaly KC from 39 Essex last month
Trane Technologies names oil and gas industry veteran as next GC
Victoria Lazar replaces Evan Turtz, who is retiring in October
Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026 issue call for nominations
Awards set out to help improve workplace culture and boost equal opportunities
Wachtell, Kirkland lead on EA’s record $55bn deal to go private
Six law firms called in for video game maker’s acquisition by consortium that includes Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia’s PIF, the largest take-private investment in history
Latham partner who helped steer Paramount Skydance deal lands CLO role
Makan Delrahim will replace interim legal chief Stephanie Kyoko McKinnon
Withers names successor to longstanding CEO Robertson
Ceri Vokes set to take over 1 July 2026 from Margaret Robertson, who has led the firm for nearly 25 years