Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Asset Finance Practice with the addition of Mark Moody as a partner in London.

Peter joins Fieldfisher's newest office in Vienna to complement the team's existing capabilities in serving corporate and financial services clients.

European law firm Fieldfisher has appointed corporate finance and restructuring specialist Peter Tutsch as a partner in Vienna.

Peter joins from Austrian law firm Vavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte, where he assisted clients in managing financial distress situations, debt restructuring and corporate reorganisations and corporate finance.

Global law firm Goodwin announced that Krishna Skandakumar will join the firm’s Private Investment Funds practice as a partner, resident in the New York office.

“As we continue to scale our global private markets secondaries practice, Krishna’s extensive experience representing both buyers and sellers in secondaries and GP-led transactions will enhance our ability to serve clients in this rapidly evolving market,” said Michael Halford, co-chair of Goodwin’s Private Investment Funds practice. “We are thrilled to welcome him to Goodwin.”

O’Melveny announced that top real estate finance lawyer Malcolm K. Montgomery has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in its Project Development & Real Estate Practice Group. His arrival further expands O’Melveny’s real estate finance capabilities during a time when client demand for sophisticated real estate counsel has never been higher.

Akin is pleased to announce that Sam Guthrie has joined the firm as a tax partner in its Washington, D.C. office, where he will focus on projects & energy transition matters. He rejoins the firm, where he previously worked, from Allen & Overy LLP.

Sam’s practice is focused on the tax aspects of energy transition deals, including transactions related to renewable energy, carbon capture, hydrogen and electric vehicles. He also has experience on tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings and restructurings.

Dechert LLP announced the additions of Robert Leonard and Michael Mavrides as partners in the financial services and investment management practice in New York. Experts in the formation and operation of hedge funds on behalf of both domestic and international clients, Mr. Leonard and Mr. Mavrides have worked alongside one another for over two decades.

DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has appointed Tom Rank as a new partner to bolster the Tax and Private Capital team in Birmingham.

Tom joins DWF following seven years at Gowling WLG. 

As a corporate tax partner, Tom brings a wealth of experience working with clients across a range of sectors, including financial services, green energy, mining, indirect real estate and advanced manufacturing.

DLA Piper is pleased to announce Perham Gorji, former Deputy Chief Counsel of Litigation at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has joined the firm’s Litigation practice. He will be based in the Washington, DC office.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright is further strengthening its London leveraged and acquisition finance team with the hire of Partner Christopher Akinrele.
 
Chris, who joins from Eversheds Sutherland, possesses extensive experience in advising private credit funds, alternative lenders, bank lenders, private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies and corporate borrowers on domestic and cross border leveraged and acquisition financings, specialty finance and general corporate banking transactions.
 

International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed Corporate expert Chris Clarke as partner in Sydney. He joined the firm along with Aaron Chan (Special Counsel) and Carl Ritchie (Associate). Chris’ appointment is the third lateral partner hire announced by the Australian office of the firm in the last month.