Holland & Knight has strengthened its Tax, Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice Group with the addition of Jennifer Karpchuk as a partner in Philadelphia, who will co-chair the State and Local Tax Team. Ms. Karpchuk was previously a partner with Chamberlain Hrdlicka, where she was chair of its state and local tax (SALT) practice.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has strengthened its global Private Equity capabilities with the addition of Tom Rodzoch, who joins as a shareholder in the firm’s London office from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.
James Kim has joined Cooley in New York as a partner in the firm’s financial services enforcement and regulatory practice group and global litigation department. Kim is one of the leading US lawyers representing fintechs and other financial institutions in their most challenging situations, including defending federal and state regulatory investigations and enforcement matters.
In the firm’s health sector, Damian Whitlam joins the Leeds team from Browne Jacobson. A clinical negligence specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in the sector, Damian will help maintain Weightmans’ market-leading legal services for NHS Resolution and other healthcare indemnity providers, as well as helping to grow the firm’s insurance med-mal offering. In addition, Neil Bhan joins the expanding pensions practice in London from Capsticks, with extensive experience of working with the NHS and other healthcare employers.
Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has appointed partner Paul Ho as the practice group leader of the Maritime, Trade and Offshore practice in Greater China, effective 1 May 2025.
Paul is a shipping specialist who has extensive experience in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious shipping matters, with a strong focus on shipbuilding, offshore construction, international trade, ship sale and purchase transactions. He frequently represents major international shipowners, charterers, shipyards, traders, banks and financial institutions.
Beale & Co is pleased to announce the appointment of David Nitek as a Partner in the Firm’s Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure team.
David joins from leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills, where he played a pivotal role advising on major infrastructure projects both in the UK and internationally.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced that Daniel Margulies has joined the Firm’s Hong Kong office as a Partner, where he will focus on restructuring and special situations matters.
Squire Patton Boggs has hired private equity and corporate lawyer James Nguyen who will be made a partner in its Corporate Practice Group in Sydney. He joins the firm from Allens.
Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs is delighted to welcome veteran federal prosecutor Megan Gaffney Painter to the firm.
She joins as a partner in the Government Investigations & White-Collar Practice after a decorated career serving as Assistant US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and most recently the Southern District of Ohio.
Squire Patton Boggs has hired Jason O’Donnell to lead its real estate practice in Ireland. Mr. O’Donnell joins from Irish firm A&L Goodbody, bringing more than a decade of experience advising on complex real estate transactions across Ireland and internationally.
Dennis Agnew, managing partner in Ireland, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jason to our leadership team in Dublin. Our cross-border M&A practice has gone from strength to strength in Ireland and adding Jason’s real estate experience and acumen is another significant expansion of our business.”