Global law firm DLA Piper announces the appointment of new Auckland based partner, Rachel Brown. Rachel is a specialist banking and finance lawyer and joins Michael Thompson and Katie Carson.

Rachel was recognised as a 'rising star' earlier this year by NZ Lawyer and the Legal 500 Asia Pacific. Beginning her career in New Zealand, she later spent several years at a global law firm in London. Rachel has acted for bank and borrower clients across a wide range of sectors and jurisdictions in between raising two children. She is also incredibly passionate about Equestrian.

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Chief of the Money Laundering Section for Central District of California Marks Latest Expansion of Winston’s White Collar Team in Los Angeles

Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Carol Alexis Chen as partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office and as a member of the firm’s White Collar, Regulatory Defense, and Investigations Practice.

Morgan Lewis welcomes Sergio F. Oehninger as a litigation partner resident in the firm’s Washington, DC, office. Sergio represents multinational corporations across industries and borders on complex insurance litigation, coverage, and risk management issues. He arrives from Hunton Andrews Kurth.

Morgan Lewis is further strengthening its top-tier structured transactions practice with the addition of partners Steven Becker and Alex Velinsky, who are sought after borrowers and lenders counsel. Steven and Alex, who will be resident in New York and Washington, DC, respectively, arrive from Hunton Andrews Kurth.

Distinguished white collar and investigations attorney Adam S. Hoffinger has joined the White Collar Defense & Special Investigations Practice at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a shareholder. Hoffinger is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and continues to practice in New York, as he has for many years. He joins from Schulte Roth & Zabel, where he was co-chair of its White Collar Defense & Government Investigations Group.

Baker Botts L.L.P., a leading international technology, energy and life sciences law firm, announced today that Avner Bengera has joined its New York office as a partner in the Corporate Department, where he will act as the firm’s Co-Head of Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions.

 International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced that Kevin J. Sullivan joined as a partner in the Firm’s global Corporate Department, based in the New York office.

“Kevin’s practice focuses on complex insurance issues that arise in private equity, M&A, restructuring and other contexts,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “His expertise will make him a great addition to the firm.”

Sidley is pleased to announce that Anthony Norris and Christopher Rile are joining the firm in New York as partners in its global M&A and Private Equity practice. They join from Ropes & Gray LLP, where they have been longtime partners in the firm’s private equity transaction group.

Global Law firm Shearman & Sterling announces the appointment of Helena Potts as a Financial Restructuring & Insolvency partner in London. Helena’s arrival follows the recent recruitment of Sam Brodie and the hire of Alex Wood in September 2020. It is part of the ongoing expansion of the firm’s European restructuring practice.

International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce Anne Cox-Johnson has joined the Firm’s Transactions Practice Group based in Atlanta. Anne is a recognized leader and trusted corporate adviser in the Atlanta business community, having closed hundreds of innovative deals for the world’s largest organizations. Her impressive skillset and client roster will enhance the corporate capabilities of McDermott’s Atlanta office, which has already doubled in size since opening in March 2020.