Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic expansion in Southeast Asia with the addition of Jake Robson as co-managing shareholder of the Singapore office and head of the South and Southeast Asia Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice. Robson joins from King & Wood Mallesons where he developed and led its South and Southeast Asia Corporate and M&A practices. Previously, he developed the M&A practice in Singapore for Morrison & Foerster.

King & Spalding has added high-yield capital markets lawyer Peter Schwartz as a partner in the firm’s London office.

Schwartz advises on high-yield debt offerings, primary and secondary equity offerings, restructurings, acquisition financings and general compliance issues for European and North American clients seeking securities law advice. His client base includes some of the world’s leading investment funds.

Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Elizabeth Sipes as a partner in the firm’s Private Funds Group in the Transactions Department, based in the Denver office. Sipes brings to the firm more than 20 years of experience representing and advising private investment funds, investment advisers, and institutional investors.

Michael Elliott and Mindy Sauter, both former federal prosecutors with particular experience in healthcare matters, have joined McGuireWoods as partners in Dallas. Along with counsel Chris Quinlan, they anchor McGuireWoods’ government investigations and white collar litigation practice in Texas and bolster the firm’s already significant healthcare industry capabilities.

After serving as federal prosecutors, Elliott and Sauter founded Elliott Sauter PLLC in 2017, and brought Quinlan to their practice.

In a move that significantly enhances its leading investigations, white collar, complex litigation, and arbitration practices in the UK and globally, Paul Hastings LLP announced that Stuart Alford KC and Oliver Browne have joined the firm as partners in London.

Cleary Gottlieb announced that James Hu has joined the firm as a partner in the New York office, focusing on public company M&A and private equity transactions.

“We are thrilled to welcome James to our firm,” said Cleary Managing Partner Michael Gerstenzang. “As clients continue to pursue unique strategies and navigate complex M&A transactions, James brings significant transactional experience across key industries to augment our strong offerings in New York and around the world.”

Womble Bond Dickinson announced that partner James H. Andros has rejoined the Corporate & Securities Group in Atlanta. Andros advises clients on domestic and international corporate, transactional, and financing matters, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, capital raises, restructurings, joint ventures, and succession planning. 

Global law firm Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Thomas Freund as a partner in the firm’s Banking and Loan Finance practice, based in the Munich office. Thomas joins us from Eversheds Sutherland where he served as Co-Head of the German Banking and Finance Practice and brings with him three members of his existing team.

Global law firm Dentons Rodyk has announced its first partner hire of the year with the appointment of China private wealth and Singapore family office specialist Linda Bai as a Partner in the firm’s Private Wealth, Family Office and Tax practices, with a focus on China clients. 

Milbank LLP has strengthened its leading Global Financial Restructuring practice with the addition of renowned lawyer Dr. Marlene Ruf, continuing the firm’s growth in Germany. Dr. Ruf joins the firm as a partner and will be based in Munich.