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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NY IP litigator leaves Skadden for Latham & Watkins
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An experienced IP litigator has taken a leadership position at Latham & Watkins, while elsewhere in New York, a lawyer specialising in Federal and New York tax disputes has reunited with a former colleague at Steptoe & Johnson.
DLA adds to US litigation practice
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A Washington financial services litigator is the latest in a series of hires by DLA Piper in the US, following recent partner additions who focus on trade and product liability disputes.
Promotions in US, UK and EU
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Skadden, Dentons, Pinsent Masons, Slaughter and May and Baker Botts have all made their partner promotions for 2021.
Greenberg Traurig reinforces regulatory and technology talent
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A Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner regulatory lawyer with broad administrative actions and technology counselling experience has moved to Greenberg Traurig in DC.
Competition litigator moves to Mishcon
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A former Pinsent Masons competition litigation head has joined Mishcon de Reya.
Mayer Brown bolsters IP disputes group
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An accomplished copyright litigator with broad experience before a number of administrative agencies has left Orrick to join Mayer Brown.
Dechert develops partner ranks
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The high-profile firm’s 13 elevations to partner include four contentious lawyers across the United States and Europe.
Stephenson Harwood strengthens HK ADR abilities
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A barrister with deep arbitration experience has joined Stephenson Harwood from King & Wood Mallesons in Hong Kong.
Skadden starts up Supreme Court practice
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A Jones Day veteran has ended 18 years’ tenure to found Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom’s dedicated Supreme Court and appellate litigation group.
JPMorgan Chase litigator jumps to Morgan Lewis
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A former executive director and assistant general counsel at JPMorgan Chase has returned to private practice by joining the Philadelphia-founded firm in New York.
Skadden adds international trade talent
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Two former government lawyers with experience of international trade regulation have joined Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Washington, DC, while FisherBroyles adds litigation strength in California.
New disputes partner for Barnes & Thornburg in New York
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A commercial and insolvency disputes practitioner with broad litigation and arbitration experience has moved from contentious boutique Kaplan Rice to Barnes & Thornburg, bringing 15 years’ experience to its litigation group.
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