European law firm Fieldfisher has announced the appointment of Marguerite Brac de La Perrière, in the firm's Paris office to bolster its life sciences and digital health capabilities.
With over 15 years’ experience in medical sciences law and digital health, Marguerite has particular expertise in IT contracts and data protection.
Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Debt Finance Practice with the addition of Peter Mason as a partner in London.
Our London debt finance team continues to experience strong demand from global clients across all its service offerings, said White & Case partner Eric Leicht, head of the Firm's Global Debt Finance Practice. The arrival of a highly capable lawyer like Peter builds on the team's existing strength as we continue to grow in the world's second largest legal market to meet our clients' needs.
Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that Michael Lebovitz has joined the firm’s Tax Practice Group as a partner in its San Francisco office. With a focus on International Tax, Mr. Lebovitz deepens the firm’s international tax offerings and support for global clients across industries and jurisdictions. He is the latest attorney to join the firm’s new and growing San Francisco office, which opened its doors earlier this year.
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has added Mattheus Stephens as a shareholder in its San Diego office. Stephens joins from Schor Vogelzang & Chung LLP and brings more than 30 years of trial and litigation experience.
King & Spalding announced that Mitch Tiras has joined the firm’s Corporate, Finance, and Investments (CFI) practice group as a partner. He is based in the firm’s Houston office.
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has made a strategic addition to its Litigation Practice Group, welcoming former EY and PWC general counsel Ron Hauben as partner and co-head of the Firm’s accounting defense practice. Drawing on senior leadership experience at Big Four accounting firms, Ron brings extensive knowledge of the legal, regulatory and business factors affecting the accounting profession.
Kirkland & Ellis announced that Adam Shapiro will join the Firm as a partner in the Debt Finance Group.
“Adam has advised some of the biggest private equity firms in the world and brings an incredible amount of experience,” said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee. “We are excited to add him to the debt finance team at Kirkland.”
Dentons announces the return of Matt Nickel as a partner in its Commercial Litigation practice. Based in the Dallas office, Nickel brings vast experience in complex litigation, particularly in the areas of pharmaceutical litigation and product liability, and represents clients in individual and class action litigation in Texas and across the country.
Pulina Whitaker has joined the Firm as a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice. She is based in the London Office.
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery welcomes Howard Kleinman as a partner in the Transactions Practice Group. Howard brings extensive international experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and financial transactions, with a strong emphasis on businesses and investors in Latin America.