As it continues its push for US expansion, Allen & Overy (A&O) has appointed two partners to its investigations and litigation practice in Washington DC. Meanwhile, a former A&O partner who had retired has resurfaced at Simmons & Simmons, while a team of four moved to Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in Paris this week. Continue reading “Swings and roundabouts: A&O gains two in the US as former partners move to Simmons and Gibson Dunn”
Revolving Doors: US firms bulk up across international offices
A number of partners have jumped into US firms this week with Bryan Cave, Sidley Austin, Dechert and White & Case all making appointments across their networks. Continue reading “Revolving Doors: US firms bulk up across international offices”
KWM funds architect Blake latest to exit troubled firm
US firm O’Melveny & Myers is the latest to benefit from partner exits at King & Wood Mallesons‘ European arm, as head of funds Jonathan Blake will join the firm. Continue reading “KWM funds architect Blake latest to exit troubled firm”
Reed Smith poised to take more KWM heavyweights in Europe as Proskauer hires in London
Reed Smith continues its quest to recruit King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) partners in Europe and is in talks with corporate heavyweight Mark Sanders in London and a leading trio in Paris.
‘A different weight class’: Ashurst exits resume as Pinsents and Burges Salmon hire a partner each
Despite seeming to plug a run of partner exits late last year, Ashurst has lost two partners, with Pinsent Masons and Burges Salmon each picking up new hires. Continue reading “‘A different weight class’: Ashurst exits resume as Pinsents and Burges Salmon hire a partner each”
Revolving doors: Linklaters hires in Germany as Akin Gump takes Addleshaws litigator
In a busy start to the year, Linklaters and Simmons & Simmons have added to the benches in Europe, while Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Eversheds and DLA Piper have hired in the UK. Continue reading “Revolving doors: Linklaters hires in Germany as Akin Gump takes Addleshaws litigator”
KWM co-head of funds in Paris exits for Willkie Farr
King & Wood Mallesons‘ co-head of investment funds in Paris, Nathalie Duguay, has joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher as asset management partner. Continue reading “KWM co-head of funds in Paris exits for Willkie Farr”
Stephenson Harwood picks up three partner PE team from KWM
Stephenson Harwood has picked up three King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) private equity partners including former UK private equity co-head Jonathan Pittal, one of the four heavyweights that quit the firm in October. Continue reading “Stephenson Harwood picks up three partner PE team from KWM”
Bakers takes on seven lawyer team from KWM including London employment head
Baker & McKenzie is to take on two partners from King & Wood Mallesons‘ European partnership including private equity partner Will Holder and employment partner Carl Richards. Continue reading “Bakers takes on seven lawyer team from KWM including London employment head”
KWM latest: Fieldfisher and Debevoise latest to hire from ailing European partnership
Fieldfisher and Debevoise & Plimpton are the latest to hire from King & Wood Mallesons‘ (KWM) ailing European practice. Fieldfisher hired technology partner James Walsh, whilst Debevoise announced it is taking on private equity lawyer Simon Witney as a consultant. Continue reading “KWM latest: Fieldfisher and Debevoise latest to hire from ailing European partnership”