Global legal business DWF has appointed Kevin McGlone as a partner to its expanding real estate team in Scotland.

Kevin joins from Brodies where he spent 14 years as a partner and specialises in the buying, selling and leasing of trading businesses in the hotel, hospitality and healthcare sectors. An additional part of Kevin's work is based in property finance and student accommodation ventures and other general development work for UK-based developers, banks and international investors with substantial corporate, banking, tax, employment and pensions input.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that Brian M. McDaniel has rejoined the firm's fund services and emerging companies practices as a partner in the Palo Alto office.

McDaniel specializes in the formation and operation of venture capital and other private investment funds. His practice is oriented around finding commercial solutions across multiple areas of law, including partnership, tax, and regulatory, in multiple jurisdictions.

Global law firm White & Case LLP continues to expand its Chicago office with the addition of two new partners. William Guerrieri joins as a partner in the Firm's Global Financial Restructuring and Insolvency (FRI) Practice and Jacob Schtevie has joined as a partner in the Firm's Global Banking Practice.

International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced that Susan L. Shin has joined the Firm’s New York office as a partner.  Ms. Shin is part of Weil’s national Complex Commercial Litigation practice.

“Susan is a seasoned trial attorney and commercial litigator, making her a perfect fit for our Complex Commercial Litigation practice, which is known for its trial prowess,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf.  “We are excited to welcome Susan to Weil.”

Sidley Austin LLP announced that Samuel (Sam) Newman has joined its global Restructuring group as a partner in the Los Angeles office. Mr. Newman was previously a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.

Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Nigel Wilson has joined the firm in London as a partner in its Capital Markets practice. Mr. Wilson joins from Maples Group where he was a partner. He also spent 12 years as a partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.

Global law firm, Reed Smith, announced that Dora Wang has joined as a partner in its Global Regulatory Enforcement practice, and will be based in the firm's Shanghai and New York offices.

Paul Hughes and Michael Kimberly to Lead Firm’s Supreme Court & Appellate Practice from Washington, DC

McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the arrival of established Supreme Court advocates Paul W. Hughes and Michael B. Kimberly to the Firm’s Washington, DC office. They will lead McDermott’s Supreme Court & Appellate Practice and provide innovative and strategic counsel for clients in complex, high-stakes matters.

King & Spalding announced that international trade specialist Marie-Sophie Dibling has joined the firm as a partner in its International Trade Group. She will be resident in Brussels and will collaborate closely with the firm’s offices in Geneva, Paris, Frankfurt, London and Washington, D.C.                                         

King & Spalding announced that Roger Schwartz and Matthew Warren have joined the firm as partners in its Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group. Schwartz and Warren, who will be based in the firm’s New York and Chicago offices respectively, advise and defend clients in financial restructuring matters.