Squire Patton Boggs has announced the appointment of Javier Izquierdo as a partner in its Madrid Litigation Practice. He joins from Pérez-Llorca Abogados, where he was co-head of the Litigation Practice. Mr. Izquierdo, who arrives with a three-lawyer team, is the latest partner to join the firm in Madrid, following the recent addition of Corporate partner Carlos Blanco Morillo and Competition partner Gorka Navea.
International law firm Clifford Chance announced the arrival of three US-based tech partners Vipul N. Nishawala (NY), Meighan E. O'Reardon (DC), and James W. McPhillips (DC), a month after hiring tech partner Violetta Kokolus in New York. These hires reflect a regional expansion of the 600+ attorney Global Tech Group that offers clients tech law advice across the spectrum of matters impacted by technology and its rapid transformation.
Allen & Overy announces it is bolstering its private capital expertise with the hire of Sophie Jermine, who will join the London office as a partner in the Corporate practice.
Susan L. Shin, a highly regarded and nationally recognized complex commercial litigation and trial attorney, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in New York.
Shin’s significant litigation experience aligns squarely with the firm’s strategic focus and crosses several industries, including financial services, private equity, healthcare, retail and consumer products. Her multi-disciplinary practice encompasses a range of complex commercial litigation, including disputes and class actions involving consumer and common law fraud, RICO, and securities claims.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced that Katy Lukaszewski has joined the Firm’s Houston office as a Partner in the Energy and Infrastructure Practice.
“As the energy market continues to evolve and clients look for new opportunities in the sector, Katy’s substantial industry experience complements the strength of both the Firm’s Houston office and its global Energy and Infrastructure Practice,” said Alden Millard, Chair of Simpson Thacher’s Executive Committee. “We are pleased to welcome her to Simpson Thacher.”
Blake Morgan has appointed David Hill as a new partner in its Commercial and Charities team, as the leading law firm further grows its health and social care expertise.
A specialist in healthcare, public law, governance, pharmaceutical and information law, David has built up a wealth of experience during his 18 years as a qualified solicitor, and has been recognised as an expert in health commissioning policy in The Legal 500.
International law firm RPC announced that James Channo joins as Partner in its London Corporate practice.
James brings with him a Senior Associate and two NQs, allowing the firm to expand its equity capital markets (ECM) and public companies' work.
James advises on a wide range of corporate matters, including AIM and main market listings (IPOs), secondary fundraisings, cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and other international transactional work in multiple sectors.
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) is delighted to announce that dispute resolution and international arbitration expert Andrew Raymond has joined the firm as a Partner in Singapore. He was previously a senior associate at Herbert Smith Freehills in Seoul.
International law firm DAC Beachcroft is pleased to announce the appointment of health property partners Victoria Armstrong and Lisa Geary.
Victoria joins DACB from Sintons, where she was a partner in the firm's real estate department. A public sector property specialist, she brings particular expertise in advising healthcare professionals, NHS bodies, foundation trusts, ambulance trusts, developers, local authorities and educational organisations.
Stephenson Harwood LLP has further strengthened its global private capital and funds sector group with the arrival of Jay Tai and Ren Yong, formerly partners at Proskauer Rose LLP in Asia.