Goodwin announced that Michael Amalfe has joined the firm’s Private Equity practice, as a partner in the New York office.

Cleary Gottlieb announced that Josh Brody joined the firm as a partner in the U.S. Restructuring Group in New York, advising on a wide range of matters involving U.S. restructurings in and outside of Chapter 11.

“We are delighted to welcome Josh to the firm,” said Cleary Managing Partner Michael Gerstenzang. “His work on U.S. restructurings and experience with high-profile bankruptcy cases will further strengthen our talented team and help guide our clients as they navigate a rapidly evolving market.”

A highly experienced, trilingual litigator, Jennifer joins Simmons after nearly two decades at a US-headquartered international law firm and its associated Hong Kong firm.

Jennifer advises on all areas of employment law, with a particular focus on contentious employment, discrimination, harassment, and data privacy disputes. She has extensive experience in managing high-profile and complex employment litigation across multiple court levels in Hong Kong.

Schulte Roth & Zabel (“Schulte” or “the firm”), a leading law firm focused on private capital, is pleased to announce that Joseph Gambino has joined the firm as a partner in its Finance practice, based in the New York office. Joe brings over two decades of experience in structured credit, with a particular focus on collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and specialty finance transactions. His arrival marks a significant step forward in the firm’s ongoing strategy to expand its capabilities on both the arranger and manager sides of the CLO market.

Sidley is pleased to announce that Bonnie Neuman, Melissa Hinkle, Nick Brandfon, and Molly Lovedale have joined Sidley’s Real Estate practice as partners. In addition, Andrea Weitzman joins as counsel. The group joins from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP along with a team of nine associates. Ms. Neuman was a member of Cadwalader’s Management Committee, co-chair of its Finance Group, and head of the firm’s Real Estate Finance practice. Bonnie joins Sidley’s office in New York and will co-lead the firm’s Real Estate group. Ms. Hinkle, Mr. Brandfon, and Ms.

International law firm McDermott Will & Emery welcomes Kathleen Wong as a London-based partner in its Transactions Practice Group. Kathleen’s practice is focused on international corporate finance and restructurings.

Kirkland & Ellis announced that Michael Marek has joined the Firm as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group.

“Mike is a talented attorney whose experience at the intersection of private equity and energy and infrastructure complements our industry-leading platform in these areas perfectly,” said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee. “We’re very excited to welcome him to Kirkland.”

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Janney Chong as a partner in its Hong Kong office. She joins the firm’s Corporate practice from Robertsons.

With more than two decades of experience, Chong is a seasoned capital markets lawyer. Her practice covers a broad spectrum of equity capital markets and general corporate matters, including initial public offerings, secondary offerings, debt offerings, mergers and acquisitions, public takeovers, and regulatory advice.

Global law firm Clyde & Co announces the appointment of Marcella Hill as partner in London. Marcella joins the firm’s Corporate Insurance team from Campos Mellos Advogados and brings with her a wealth of experience in multijurisdictional matters across the insurance and reinsurance sector.

Proskauer is pleased to welcome Amanda Butler-Jones as a partner in its Private Funds Group as the Firm continues to deepen its market-leading Secondary Transactions and Liquidity Solutions practice. Amanda brings significant experience in the secondary market, with a focus on representing buyers and sellers in the acquisition and sale of investments in the secondary market. Amanda will be the first secondaries-focused partner based in Proskauer’s Washington D.C. office.