Mayer Brown announced that Jasjit (Jas) Vidwan has joined the firm as a partner in its Intellectual Property (IP) practice in Washington DC. Jas joins from ArentFox Schiff LLP.

Christopher Hagan has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions group in New York and Washington, DC, the international law firm announced.

We have made a significant addition to our London ranks with the arrival of William Garner as a new partner. Joining from a prominent international firm, William's deep understanding of UK and EU financial services law and regulation will be a powerful asset for both domestic and international clients, underscoring the firm's ongoing commitment to this vital area.

Global law firm Ashurst has appointed Rhodri Evans as a partner in its global Projects & Energy Transition practice as the firm continues to expand its US Projects offering.

Rhodri has extensive experience advising on major US infrastructure projects for clients in both the public and private sector. He also works closely with renewable energy project development companies and has experience of working both in-house at a leading international infrastructure contractor, and in private practice.

International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced that Nili Moghaddam has joined the Firm as a partner in the Complex Commercial Litigation practice, based in the New York office.

“It’s a tremendous pleasure to welcome Nili to the Firm,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “She brings a wealth of experience in high-stakes commercial litigation and has an outstanding reputation as a commanding courtroom advocate.”

Sidley is pleased to announce that Chris Jackson has joined the firm’s Global Finance group as a partner in Sidley’s office in New York. He was previously a partner at A&O Shearman. Luke Maiman also joins as counsel.

Sidley is pleased to announce that Barbara Stettner has joined the firm’s Securities Enforcement and Regulatory practice in Washington, D.C. Ms. Stettner joins from A&O Shearman, where she served as U.S. Head of Financial Services Regulatory. She was formerly a member of their global board and executive committee and served as managing partner of their Washington, D.C. office. Joining Ms. Stettner is C. Wallace DeWitt, a counsel from A&O Shearman.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced that Laura Brett has joined the Firm’s New York office as a Partner in the Litigation Department, where she will lead the Firm’s Advertising Advisory and Litigation Practice.

Ropes & Gray announced that Nitin Konchady, a seasoned capital markets lawyer specializing in distressed and special situations capital markets transactions, has joined as a partner in the finance and credit opportunities practice. He expands the firm’s elite team of established capital solutions, finance, and restructuring lawyers.

Ropes & Gray announced that Richard Perks has joined the firm as a partner in the private equity practice, based in Hong Kong. Richard is a leading mergers & acquisitions lawyer with significant experience representing clients across Asia in both the acquisition and financing of their transactions.