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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Friday round-up: Ashurst exits Canberra
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Ashurst’s commonwealth government-focused office will become part of Australian firm Thomson Geer in July, in a week where a German white-collar boutique has opened a Cologne office and an international industry group has elected new executives, amid more US ex-public service lawyers returning to private practice.
Friday round-up: Stepping up Singapore strengths
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The rundown of people moves includes former public prosecutors taking up positions in Singapore, Madrid, DC and Dallas.
US Attorney returns to Cleary Gottlieb as litigation co-head
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The Biden appointee has handled significant cases including the prosecutions of former Congressman George Santos and singer R Kelly.
Friday round-up: Making hay in the UK
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New opportunities in the UK’s biggest cities have sparked a flurry of dispute resolution moves this week, while the wider European region and US have also secured a slice of the key action.
MWE partner takes top litigation role
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The law firm’s new global head of litigation – who succeeds MWE stalwart Steven Scholes – tells CDR about his growth plans for the practice.
Friday round-up: SIAC and HSF announce Singapore appointments
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Ukrainian firm Arzinger has announced its first new managing partner in 23 years, while the departure of US public service lawyers continues unabated in this week’s review of disputes practitioner moves.
Ex-federal prosecutor jumps to Ropes & Gray
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A former co-lead of Weil, Gotshal & Manges’ white-collar group has joined Ropes & Gray in New York, bringing criminal trial skills involving regulated sectors.
Friday round-up: Major change at Singapore Law Society
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The Law Society of Singapore has picked a seasoned disputes lawyer as its new vice president, while there have been key legal moves in the Middle East, US and Europe.
King & Spalding nabs ex-Shearman & Sterling disputes lead
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An arbitration and litigation practitioner with two decades’ experience has jumped ship to King & Spalding in the UK capital.
Friday round-up: ex-ICC counsel takes KCAB role
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The South Korean arbitral institution has named its third secretary-general, as new ventures have opened for business in Europe and the US amid the latest high-level practitioner moves.
Friday round-up: first Korean-Thai JV
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A Bangkok-based joint venture is claimed as the first South Korean and Thai collaboration, in a week that has seen a merger of two Scottish firms and a range of moves across Europe and the US.
Friday round-up: Australian and Japanese firms form alliance
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Johnson Winter Slattery and TMI Associates have signed a collaboration agreement, while Central and Eastern Europe have made promotions and hires, amid new office openings in Western Europe.
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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
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
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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
People & Firms
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
People & Firms
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.