Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has further expanded its international arbitration practice and continued the growth of its Asia Pacific offering with the appointment of disputes Partner Shaun Leong in Singapore.

Shaun joins HFW from Withers, along with Senior Associate Theodore Ang. This follows HFW’s hire of Singapore Legal Director Sinyee Ong in March 2025.

Global law firm Hogan Lovells announced that Fernando Margarit has joined as a Corporate & Finance partner in the firm’s Infrastructure, Energy, Resources & Projects (IERP) practice in Miami. Margarit is joined by counsel Brittany Buhler. Both join from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP.

Leading international law firm Hill Dickinson has strengthened its Birmingham office with the appointments of partner, Barry Jervis, and senior lawyer, Ben Humphreys, who will form a new commercial dispute resolution (CDR) team in the city.

Their arrival follows the first anniversary in February of the opening of Hill Dickinson’s Birmingham office and signifies the firm’s expanding regional presence, providing a crucial bridge between its existing offices across the North and London.

Global law firm Freshfields has announced the continued expansion of its global energy and infrastructure business with the appointment of finance partner Alistair McKechnie in London. McKechnie joins from Paul Hastings and follows the recent additions of internationally renowned lawyers, Jessamy Gallagher and Stuart Rowson.  

DWF is delighted to confirm the arrival of a 13-strong marine insurance team to its London office. The team joins from Kennedys and includes five partners, six legal directors, senior associates and associates and two business support colleagues.

The team is led by Chris Dunn, formerly head of Kennedys' marine practice. Chris joins DWF, Thursday 1 May, alongside fellow partners Jonathan Evans and Andrew Purssell. Partners Michael Biltoo and Mark Lloyd will join later this summer.

UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has appointed Bernhard Maier as a Partner to lead its arbitration practice.

Bernhard brings nearly 20 years’ experience in complex international dispute resolution and public international law, having advised on high-value commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across the energy and natural resources, technology, and healthcare sectors. He joins Browne Jacobson from leading disputes boutique Signature Litigation and is qualified in both England and Wales, and New York.

Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed technology and real estate lawyer Mark Bennett as a partner in its Sydney office.

Mark has over 20 years of experience in Sydney, London, Hong Kong, and Mumbai. He has an extensive cross-border practice, with deep industry knowledge in technology and financial services.

Dentons is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark O'Shaughnessy as a partner into its Litigation and Dispute Resolution team in Dublin.

Mark joins Dentons from Byrne Wallace Shields LLP, where he was a partner in the litigation and investigations practice.

International law firm DAC Beachcroft has appointed highly regarded marine, energy and shipping disputes specialist, Simon Jackson, to head the Marine, Energy and Shipping teams within its Global Insurance practice in London. Simon joins from Clyde & Co where he led its Energy, Engineering, Marine and Construction team.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Cantor as a partner in the firm’s Corporate and M&A team, with a focus on corporate real estate transactions.