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Friday round-up: mass moves up to partner

Robert Li — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:17:19 +0000

US-headquartered firms dominate the ranks of partner promotions in the final disputes developments summary of 2025, which also includes a pair of tax litigators seeking a change of scene in Norway and Portugal.

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Akin to shut Singapore office

Dippy Singh — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:41:27 +0000

The office, which covers a range of matters including investigations and antitrust litigation, will close in the second quarter of 2026.

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Arbitration heavyweight moves to Akin

Dippy Singh — Mon, 12 May 2025 14:38:11 +0000

A White & Case lifer who specialises in international arbitration and energy disputes has exited the firm to join Akin in the UK capital.

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Akin secures litigation lawyer for California arm

Dippy Singh — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:46:52 +0000

The firm has nabbed a trade secret disputes pro from Munger, Tolles & Olson to strengthen its Los Angeles practice.

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Justin Williams steps down from top arbitration role at Akin

Dippy Singh — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:50:27 +0000

Seasoned litigator Justin Williams has exited his role as Akin’s head of international arbitration, with a former White & Case disputes head taking over the reins.

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Hedge funds lose London nickel trades appeal

andras.tokai — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Two hedge funds in the Elliott group have failed to persuade the Court of Appeal that their human rights were breached by the London Metals Exchange’s decision to cancel nickel trading at the time of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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US arbitrator joins Newmans Row

andras.tokai — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A Texan with a diverse range of experiences and a specialism in competition and IP has become the latest arbitrator to enlist the services of the London arbitration set. Experienced arbitrator and long-time Akin partner Richard Levin has become the first US member of London-based arbitration chambers Newmans Row. The Texan spent 44 years as […]

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Baker Botts boosts Houston energy group

andras.tokai — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A former investigations director at the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has left Jones Day to join Baker Botts in Houston, bringing substantial public service and private practice experience. Baker Botts has hired David Applebaum as a partner in its Houston energy litigation practice, effective Monday (12 February). Applebaum’s arrival ends his near five-year partner […]

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