Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader to merge
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Another big law merger hits the books before Christmas, as the two giants aim to combine operations in what is dubbed to be the largest ever law firm merger.
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Payne and gain for Gateley
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An experienced litigation and arbitration partner has relocated from the Caymans to join Gateley in London.
Reed Smith expands Middle East footprint
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The firm has opened a new office in Riyadh, which will cover a range of matters including dispute resolution.
Friday round-up: all change in Washington and London
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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.
Portuguese firm gains new litigation and arbitration chief
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Lisbon-based pbbr has anticipated increased demands for disputes work and raided a rival to secure a new leader for the practice.
Crowell & Moring continues aggressive health care expansion
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The firm has hired a litigator and former Department of Justice lawyer as its health care offering rapidly grows.
BakerHostetler adds privacy investigations pro
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A former head at the Illinois Attorney General’s Office who oversaw data security and data breach-related investigations and litigation has joined BakerHostetler in the Windy City.
King & Spalding debuts in Australia
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The firm’s new Sydney office launches with an eight-strong lawyer team, with high-stakes disputes a key focus.
DWF hires Italian disputes co-head
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The firm has snagged a partner and a senior associate from Baker McKenzie for its Milan office.
BRG snaps up ex-Baker Tilly expert
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The firm has added a financial losses and disputes specialist with two decades’ experience to its insurance claims arm in the UK capital.
Wilson Elser secures 17 in Seattle
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The US defence and coverage-focused firm has reinforced its strengths in the Pacific Northwest with a mass hiring effort, which includes eight new partners.
Class action litigator lured to Piper Alderman
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A tri-qualified lawyer who has acted on high-profile federal and state court class actions has joined the Australian firm, stepping up to partner in the process.
Friday round-up: ex-Magic Circle litigator for Bucharest firm
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The weekly disputes developments summary takes in high-level lawyer moves in Romania, Germany, France and the UK, while two US firms have merged to create a firm with increased nationwide reach.
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Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader to merge
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Another big law merger hits the books before Christmas, as the two giants aim to combine operations in what is dubbed to be the largest ever law firm merger.
Friday round-up: mass moves up to partner
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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.
Class actions pro joins Skadden
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A disputes practitioner who guides Asia-Pacific clients on US class actions, mass torts and antitrust wrangles has jumped to Skadden in the Big Apple.
Omni Bridgeway adds two to US team
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The litigation financing firm has welcomed new leaders for its international arbitration and antitrust initiatives.
Willkie nabs ex-White House tax bigwig
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The lawyer, who served a top-tier role under the Biden administration and focuses on litigation and investigations, will head up Willkie’s tax resolution group.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader to merge
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Another big law merger hits the books before Christmas, as the two giants aim to combine operations in what is dubbed to be the largest ever law firm merger.
Friday round-up: mass moves up to partner
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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.
Class actions pro joins Skadden
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A disputes practitioner who guides Asia-Pacific clients on US class actions, mass torts and antitrust wrangles has jumped to Skadden in the Big Apple.
Omni Bridgeway adds two to US team
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The litigation financing firm has welcomed new leaders for its international arbitration and antitrust initiatives.
Willkie nabs ex-White House tax bigwig
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The lawyer, who served a top-tier role under the Biden administration and focuses on litigation and investigations, will head up Willkie’s tax resolution group.
Hogan Lovells litigator heads for YPOG
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The tech-focused legal and tax boutique has welcomed a new associate partner with notable post-M&A disputes experience gleaned at international firms.