Global law firm K&L Gates LLP continues to strengthen its energy, infrastructure and resources practice with the addition of energy partner James Douglass. Douglass, who arrives at K&L Gates from Baker Botts LLP, is the second new energy partner – and fourth partner overall – to join K&L Gates’ London office since March 1.
Kirkland & Ellis is pleased to announce that Christine A. Okike has joined the Firm as a partner in the Restructuring Group in New York.
“Christine is an exceptional young talent, and we’re very excited to welcome her to Kirkland’s world-class restructuring team,” said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee.
Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its marine and international trade practice with the addition of dry shipping specialist Kirsty MacHardy. She joins as a partner based in the firm's London office.
International law firm DAC Beachcroft is pleased to announce the appointment of David Roberts to its market-leading health sector practice. David joins DAC Beachcroft from Capsticks, where he was a leading NHS Resolution partner and former head of their Leeds office.
David is a highly regarded partner with significant experience in clinical negligence matters, including advising on high-value obstetrics cases, managing serious incidents and appearing as an advocate in the Coroner’s Court to support clients through Inquests.
Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, announces that Elizabeth Manno has joined the Firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology practice. Resident in the Denver office, Manno focuses her practice on patent infringement and other intellectual property litigation, including trademark litigation.
The hires will expand the firm’s banking, tax and corporate capabilities in the Netherlands.
International law firm Simmons & Simmons has announced that its Dutch presence will grow significantly with the hire of three new partners in Amsterdam, all of whom will arrive at the firm on 1 April. The hires will expand the firm’s banking, tax and corporate capabilities in the Netherlands.
Michael J. Rinaldi has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Trial Practice Group in its Philadelphia office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Rinaldi served as deputy chief of the Economic Crimes Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Global law firm Ropes & Gray announced that it is bolstering its industry-leading health care practice with the addition of two preeminent health care lawyers in California: Torrey McClary as a partner and Ranee Adipat as a counsel.
Over the last year, Ropes & Gray distinguished itself as the go-to law firm for clients in the health care and life sciences arena that were most severely impacted by the pandemic. The appointments of Torrey and Ranee illustrate the firm’s continued investment in these critical areas.
Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Larry Medvinsky as a partner in its Corporate Department. Mr. Medvinsky brings to the firm nearly 30 years of experience advising boards of directors, public and private companies, and executive management teams on a broad range of corporate transactions. He comes to Morrison & Foerster from another leading international law firm, where he spent the span of his career.
In recognition of clients’ critical need for intellectual property and life sciences legal counsel, Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to grow its market dominance in these areas. The global law firm has added five attorneys and a patent agent to its Intellectual Property and Technology and Life Sciences practices. Joining as Shareholders are Dr. Prashant Girinath and Dr. David Steven Harburger in Boston, and Dr. Charles Andres, in Washington D.C. They bring strong life sciences experience to existing capabilities.