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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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Blank Rome reinforces DC talent pool

Robert Li — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:14:54 +0000

A former Baker McKenzie trial lawyer experienced in litigation, arbitration and international enforcement is the latest hire for Blank Rome in the US capital.

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Jones Day loses disputes partner to Willkie

Dippy Singh — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:23:46 +0000

A litigation and arbitration practitioner with over a decade of experience in commercial disputes has jumped to Willkie Farr in the US capital.

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Friday round-up: proliferating judicial experience

Robert Li — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:24:48 +0000

Two litigators have quit their respective UK Magic Circle firms’ Munich and Paris outposts for pastures new, in a week which has seen experienced judges taking up new positions, alongside the more usual lateral moves and partner promotions.

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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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GBS Disputes strengthens public international law practice

Robert Li — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:50:44 +0000

A former Foley Hoag partner with over two decades’ experience advising states has joined the arbitration boutique in DC.

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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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Friday round-up: all change in Washington and London

Dippy Singh — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:21:33 +0000

The US and UK capitals led the way in attracting top disputes talent this week, with Kings Chambers losing two barristers to a London set, and Foley & Lardner scooping a litigator duo in DC.

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