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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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Friday round-up: Another Paris boutique; more US firm partners

Robert Li — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:49:50 +0000

Hogan Lovells’ former Paris arbitration head has gone solo to focus on arbitrator appointments, while London-headquartered Spencer West is to launch in the Middle East, as high-end US firms continue to swell their partner ranks.

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Ex-SEC enforcement heavyweight joins BSF in LA

Robert Li — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:38:42 +0000

An SEC trial lawyer has left a more than two-decade public service career for private practice, taking up a partnership in the renowned disputes boutique’s Los Angeles office.

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Friday round-up: expanding partner elevations

Robert Li — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:21:56 +0000

A handful of professionals including expert witnesses, and arbitration and litigation practitioners are on the move, while international firms continue to announce promotions as the year-end draws near.

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Friday round-up: ex-public prosecutor joins Rajah & Tann in Singapore

Robert Li — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:55:47 +0000

Mishcon de Reya has formally launched in three jurisdictions including in the Middle East region, where Morgan Lewis has also opened a new office.

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BakerHostetler raids rival to build California IP strengths

Dippy Singh — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:18:13 +0000

The firm has poached three IP litigators from Knobbe Martens as it drives forward its strategic plan to establish a full-service operation on the West Coast.

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Friday round-up: peak partner proliferation

Robert Li — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:36:01 +0000

Promotions season is firmly underway, with the lion’s share of new partners being made up on the US East Coast.

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Friday round-up: ex-California judge joins JAMS

Robert Li — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:05:59 +0000

This week’s round-up sees more former public servants in demand, as a number of disputes practitioners take a step up in the US and Dubai.

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