Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie announced that veteran private equity partner Eric Schwartzman has joined the Firm in its North America Transactional and Global Private Equity Practice Groups. He will serve as Head of Private Equity in California.
Davis Polk announced that Rory Leraris has joined the firm as a partner in the Civil Litigation practice in New York.
“I am pleased to welcome Rory to the firm,” said Neil Barr, Davis Polk’s Managing Partner. “Rory is an important addition to our exceptional civil litigation practice and will augment the terrific work being done by our M&A litigation team.”
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, announces the arrival of Jordan Serfati as a partner in the tax department.
Established in Paris since 2017, DWF is continuing to develop its activities in France with the arrival of Jordan Serfati, who will take charge of the Paris office's tax practice. With 16 partners, DWF offers a comprehensive range of services to its clients , including strong transactional expertise (mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity, real estate, etc.), where tax issues are numerous.
Freshfields announced that Sanjay Murti has joined the firm’s corporate department in New York, expanding the firm’s US M&A capabilities.
Global law firm Ashurst announces the appointment of Jean-Philippe Smeets as a partner in the corporate team based in Luxembourg with effect from February 2024, as the firm continues to invest in and expand its global corporate and M&A offering.
The Paris office of Simmons & Simmons announced the arrival of Mary Serhal as a partner in the Financial Markets department, headed by Ian Rogers. This recruitment illustrates the firm's desire to continue developing its expertise in bank financing, one of its flagship practices. After the recruitment of Arnaud Félix, the arrival of a 31st partner also underlines the sustained growth of Simmons in Paris.
International law firm Bird & Bird has grown its London Real Estate group with the arrival of partner John Danahy and his team.
John advises leading international fund, investor, developer and operator clients on major transactions across a number of sectors, but with a strong focus on real estate in the energy sector. His experience covers traditional real estate as well as infrastructure projects.
Fieldfisher has appointed Pedro Claros, LL.M. as partner in its Madrid office, strengthening the firm’s international arbitration offering, particularly in Spanish-speaking markets.
Pedro is an international arbitration specialist with more than 25 years of experience in investor-state and commercial arbitration. He has particular expertise in disputes relating to renewable energy, infrastructure, engineering and construction.
Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has recruited Jane Ingleby as a partner to boost its Leeds family team.
Jane joins from Clarion Solicitors where she was head of family law. Jane advises high net worth individuals (HNW) in all issues relating to relationship breakdown including complex financial remedy and children proceedings, international work, pre and post marital agreements and issues relating to cohabitants, including contentious trusts and probate.
Global law firm Ashurst announces the appointment of Stefan Bruder and Marina Arntzen as partners in the corporate practice in Munich, as the firm further expand its offering across both public and private M&A in Germany and international markets.
Stefan has extensive experience advising on national and cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, cross-border mergers, joint ventures and public takeovers. He has a particular focus on regulated transactions in the financial institution sector, including banks, asset managers and funds, as well as the energy sector.