DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has appointed Mary Smith, President of the Insurance Institute of Dublin, as a new insurance partner in Ireland.
Mary joins the team with over 15 years’ experience in insurance and construction law and brings significant expertise in professional indemnity claims across Ireland and the UK.
Dentons announces that Josh Davis has joined the Firm’s Litigation practice as a partner in its Washington, DC, office. Davis brings significant experience in complex commercial litigation and government investigations, with a particular focus on clients in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
Global law firm Dentons has strengthened its Banking and Finance practice with the hire of Joost Elsenburg as a financial regulatory partner. He has joined the Amsterdam office, effective July 1, 2025, marking a significant step in the Firm’s strategy to expand its regulatory capabilities across Europe.
Global law firm Clifford Chance has hired Elizabeth Sinclair as a partner in its Global Antitrust Group based in London. This is Clifford Chance's third antitrust partner hire in the past year, reflecting strong client demand for the firm's expertise in navigating an increasingly complex antitrust landscape.
Charles Russell Speechlys announces the appointment of Partner, Richard Burger, who joins the Firm’s Commercial Dispute Resolution team in the UK. Richard joins the Firm from WilmerHale where he co-headed the London Investigation and Criminal Litigation team. His arrival will further solidify and strengthen Charles Russell Speechlys’ highly ranked investigations offering in a continuously evolving regulatory landscape.
International law firm BCLP announced the addition of Partner Daniel J. Doron to the firm’s Employment & Labor practice. He joins the firm’s New York office.
International law firm BCLP has expanded its real state practice with the addition of a new Partner Dr. Florian Ehrich. He will be joined by two associates.
International law firm Bird & Bird strengthens its team in Stockholm with the hire of media and IT law specialist Mårten Lindberg as a partner in the Commercial team, where he will head the firm’s Technology Transactions and Digital Rights & Assets practices in Sweden.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced the addition of a 22-lawyer transactional team, including 11 partners, significantly expanding the firm’s market-leading capabilities areas across its Corporate, Employee Benefits, and Real Estate practices and bolstering the firm’s Southeast presence in Atlanta and Charlotte.
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP announced that Gus Atiyah has joined the Firm as a partner in the Finance Department. He is based in New York.
Viktor Okasmaa, Global Chair of Willkie’s Finance Department, commented: “Gus is an accomplished practitioner with an outstanding track record leading sophisticated financing transactions. His experience across the private capital sector complements our global team and Willkie’s broad transactional platform, and we are excited to welcome him to the Firm.”