WilmerHale is pleased to announce that Paul Connell has joined the firm as a partner and co-chair of its industry leading State Attorneys General Practice.

Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international technology, energy and life sciences law firm, announced that Tomas Gärdfors has joined its London office as a partner in the Corporate Department.

Milbank LLP is pleased to announce that Nicholas Dunstone has joined the firm’s Singapore office as a partner in the Financial Restructuring Group.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nick to the firm,” said Milbank Chairman Scott A. Edelman. “Nick brings significant knowledge as both a lawyer and investment professional that spans a broad range of geographic markets. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand the scope and capabilities of our global restructuring practice.”

Paul Hastings LLP announced that leading white collar and securities litigator Brad Bondi has joined the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C. He will serve as global co-chair of the firm’s investigations and white collar defense practice.

“Brad is a nationally recognized market leader in investigations and white collar defense. His public and private sector experience augments our premier team’s ability to advise clients in their most critical disputes and important matters,” said Paul Hastings Chair Frank Lopez.

Dechert LLP announced that Dr. Kai Terstiege has joined the firm’s private equity team as a partner in the Munich office.

K&L Gates Straits Law LLC, the Singapore office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP, welcomes project finance lawyer Sarah Park as a partner in the Corporate practice. She joins from White & Case LLP.

Charles Russell Speechlys announces the hire of Partner, Francis Ho, to its Construction, Engineering and Project Group. Francis joins the Firm’s London office from Penningtons Manches Cooper, and his appointment will further complement and add to the Firm’s expanding Construction, Real Estate and Disputes practice.

Burges Salmon is pleased to announce the appointments of real estate finance specialists Rohan Campbell and Tom Farrell as a partner and director respectively in its Banking and Finance team.

International law firm RPC announced that intellectual property (IP) lawyer and patent specialist Dr Matthew Jones has joined the firm's award-winning IP and technology practice as a Partner in London. 

Law firm Hill Dickinson has announced the lateral hire of commercial dispute resolution partner Duncan Hope. 

Duncan joins the firm’s Manchester-based Dispute Resolution team from Irwin Mitchell where he led the latter’s national litigation team.