International law firm McDermott Will & Emery welcomes Alexei Cowett as a partner in its Transactions Practice Group in Washington, DC. Alexei advises growth companies, leading brands, entrepreneurs and talent in sophisticated transactions including acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, endorsements and equity deals.
Alejandra Garcia Earley, a project finance and tax equity advisor, joins Orrick’s market-leading Energy & Infrastructure team as a partner in Chicago.
She reunites with leading renewables tax advisor John Eliason, who joined Orrick last year, as the firm responds to growing client demand for both renewable energy tax equity financings and transfers that allow buyers, including large public companies, to purchase tax credits directly from developers.
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced that nationally renowned trial lawyer and litigation strategist Kimberly Branscome has joined the firm as a partner in its Litigation Department, resident in Los Angeles. Branscome focuses on complex litigation and trials involving product liability, professional liability, environmental and toxic torts, and securities matters.
National law firm Freeths has launched a family law offering in the North West with the appointment of Partner Natalie Dickson and Senior Associate Antonia Williamson in Liverpool. Both Natalie and Antonia join from Brabners.
The team brings a combined 20 years’ experience specialising in divorce, financial settlements on divorce, child arrangements, relocation, wealth protection agreements (including pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements), as well as disputes arising from cohabiting relationships and financial provision for children.
Allen & Overy (A&O) has hired a five-strong global partner team of cybersecurity experts, based in the U.S., UK, and APAC.
Leading global law firm Dentons has further strengthened its Corporate practice in Abu Dhabi with the appointment of two new partners, Stephen McKenna and Ross Barfoot, both formerly of Clyde & Co. This move bolsters Dentons' capabilities in the Middle East, reinforcing its commitment to serving the region's diverse corporate legal needs.
The Texas Lawbook and Bloomberg Law were among the media outlets that covered the recent return of McGuireWoods partner Jay Hughes, who joined the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Energy Transactional Department in Houston.
Leading international law firm Proskauer is pleased to welcome James Oussedik as a partner in its Private Investment Funds Group in London. With more than twenty years’ experience advising a broad range of sponsors and investors, James will co-lead the Firm’s global credit funds and sovereign wealth funds initiatives and further expand our capabilities in Europe.
Edward Ulloa, a longtime trial lawyer and litigation strategist, has joined Morgan Lewis resident in Los Angeles. Upon his arrival, Ed will continue to defend clients in high-risk, mass tort and products liability litigation.
“Our clients count on us to effectively manage the type of challenging litigation Ed has built his career upon,” said Firm Chair Jami McKeon. “Ed’s extensive courtroom experience and firm grasp on toxic tort and product liability matters will greatly assist clients in need of strong representation in these high stakes matters.”
Enhancing its tax service offerings in California, Morgan Lewis today welcomes back as a partner William Gorrod, who handles tax planning, compliance, and corporate transactions and is especially well versed in state and local tax (SALT) matters. Will, who arrives from Baker Botts, is resident in San Francisco.