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.
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BCLP boosts Paris white-collar strengths
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A dual-qualified former Debevoise & Plimpton counsel has taken a leadership position at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner in the French capital, stepping up to partner in the process.
Friday round-up: Perth regulatory and commercial litigator returns to A&O Shearman
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This week’s rundown of developments also takes in a Hong Kong Police veteran’s new solo disputes support venture in London, and white-collar crime practitioner moves in Johannesburg and New York.
Marriott checks in at Latham & Watkins
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Latham & Watkins has continued the expansion of its competition litigation practice with the hire of a New York litigator who worked alongside the firm on two recent high-profile mergers.
Friday round-up: Freshfields to lose Germany white-collar partner
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The weekly summary of disputes moves features the departure of a Freshfields practice head to an in-house role in Frankfurt, while US offices make multiple hires on the East and West Coasts and in Texas.
BSF bags ex-SDNY unit chief
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An ex-federal prosecutor and former civil rights unit acting chief is the latest arrival in New York, strengthening the firm’s white-collar, regulatory and appellate capabilities.
A&O Shearman loses US securities co-head honcho to Freshfields
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A shareholder disputes pro who has acted for major companies in high-stakes securities class actions has left her co-head role at A&O Shearman to join Freshfields in the Big Apple.
Ex-A&O Shearman pair launch Big Apple boutique
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The New York-based firm will focus on litigation, white-collar defence, investigations and trials. The founding partners tell CDR they expect to be a six-strong team within the next month.
Friday round-up: Australian judicial appointment
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The week has seen high-level hires in Hong Kong for nascent legal services network Broadfield, and Epiq’s acquisition of fellow legaltech player Case Pilots.
MWE and Schulte merger gets seal of approval
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The merger will create a 1,750-plus lawyer outfit with over 20 offices globally.
Ex-federal enforcers form new antitrust law firm
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The four co-founders proclaim that the claimant-focused firm will “fill significant gaps” in the enforcement of anticompetitive and unfair practices.
Arbitration heavyweight joins Bracewell
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The firm has snapped up a veteran arbitration practitioner with over two decades of experience in the field for its New York arm.
Friday round-up: CMS enters India
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A recently retired ex-Freshfields Cologne office managing partner has set up his own practice, while Kirkland & Ellis in the US has poached 13-litigator team from King & Spalding.
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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.
Arbitral award challenges least fruitful in Middle East and New York
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A report has unveiled how courts are handling challenges to international arbitration awards, with England and Wales the most likely jurisdiction to annul an award, and the offshore UAE the most resistant.
Friday round-up: Another Paris boutique; more US firm partners
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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.
Eversheds Sutherland hires SDNY prosecutor
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A former federal prosecutor with experience in securities fraud, national security and narcotics matters has returned to private practice, joining the Anglo-US tie-up in the Big Apple.
Paris enforcement consultancy established
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A new Parisian consultancy will focus on enforcement and monetisation strategies for parties, lawyers and funders who have succeeded in disputes.
Class actions pro joins Skadden
People & Firms
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.
Arbitral award challenges least fruitful in Middle East and New York
Arbitration & ADR
A report has unveiled how courts are handling challenges to international arbitration awards, with England and Wales the most likely jurisdiction to annul an award, and the offshore UAE the most resistant.
Friday round-up: Another Paris boutique; more US firm partners
People & Firms
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.
Eversheds Sutherland hires SDNY prosecutor
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A former federal prosecutor with experience in securities fraud, national security and narcotics matters has returned to private practice, joining the Anglo-US tie-up in the Big Apple.
Paris enforcement consultancy established
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A new Parisian consultancy will focus on enforcement and monetisation strategies for parties, lawyers and funders who have succeeded in disputes.
Friday round-up: expanding partner elevations
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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.