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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Weil snags another Latham partner for IP, tech and science litigation practice
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The firm has snapped up an IP litigator for its Washington, DC, group.
Lord Goldsmith departs Debevoise for Fountain Court Chambers
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Lord Goldsmith will return to his home chambers in 2026, following the return of Sir Nicolas Underhill.
BakerHostetler raids rival to build California IP strengths
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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.
CRS poaches EIP head to expand practice
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A former UK litigation co-head at IP boutique EIP is to spearhead Charles Russell Speechlys’ new patent litigation initiative.
Broadfield grows Asian disputes team with former Kirkland partner
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The firm has added a Hong Kong partner with over 10 years of experience in cross-border disputes and investigations.
Savage takes swipe at former employer
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McDermott’s London litigation practice head Andrew Savage has taken a departing shot at the firm – pointing to ‘conflicts presented by large transactional law firms’ – as he gets set to join Quinn Emanuel.
BSF boosts NY capabilities with litigator duo
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The international disputes boutique has welcomed a pair of litigators in New York, reinforcing its bankruptcy and media practices.
Michelman Robinson continues London growth with disputes partner
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The firm has expanded its inaugural overseas office with the addition of a lawyer from Linklaters.
Eversheds Sutherland lands Paris international arbitration partner
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The firm has added two new partners to its international arbitration and construction teams.
Quillon takes Steptoe white-collar partner
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A Steptoe civil fraud and white-collar litigator who has acted for major companies and high-net-worth individuals has joined the London boutique.
Taylor Wessing appoints new head of Tailun IP agency
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A prominent trade mark and IP lawyer will lead the China-based agency, which collaborates exclusively with Taylor Wessing on various IP and enforcement matters.
Friday round-up: peak partner proliferation
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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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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.