As part of its strategy to grow key practices, global law firm Greenberg Traurig welcomes Joseph J. Curran as a shareholder in its Boston office as part of its Global Tax Practice. Curran focuses his practice on the taxation of corporations (C and S) and partnerships, including the tax consequences of taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and debt and equity financings.

International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is proud to announce the arrival of Intellectual Property partner Douglas H. Carsten to the Orange County office. Doug is a recognized leader in the life sciences IP arena, and adds bench strength to the Firm’s West Coast capabilities and his skill will propel synergies between our Intellectual Property group and top-ranked Health and Life Sciences practices.

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) is delighted to announce a major expansion of the firm’s Hotels & Hospitality practice in the Asia-Pacific region, with the arrival of a new team of four senior lawyers, who will be based in Singapore and Sydney, led by Partner Robert Williams. All were previously at Withers Worldwide.

Dentons Bingham Greenebaum announces that Andrew Helman has joined the Firm as a partner in its Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice and Distressed Health Care group. Helman, who is based in Boston and Portland, Maine, boasts extensive experience with a variety of businesses, including those in the health care sector, to help them restructure and protect their assets.

Citing the increasing needs of clients in consumer and specialty finance, fintech, and banking sectors, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added Benjamin M. Saul as a shareholder in the firm’s Financial Regulatory & Compliance (FRAC) Practice in its Washington, D.C. office.

Saul has worked with clients on high-stakes regulatory, enforcement, and litigation matters for nearly 20 years and is known as a leader in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) matters.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced that Benjamin Rippeon has joined the Firm’s Tax Practice as a Partner in the Washington, D.C. office.

“We are excited to welcome Benjamin to Simpson Thacher,” said Bill Dougherty, Chairman of the Firm’s Executive Committee. “His broad experience advising on tax issues across transactional matters further enhances the Firm’s capability to assist our corporate and private equity clients as they navigate the increasingly complex tax landscape.”

Mayer Brown announced that Lucy F. Kweskin has joined its Global Restructuring practice as a partner in the New York office. One of several recent additions to Mayer Brown’s New York office, Ms. Kweskin joins from Proskauer Rose LLP.

Kirkland & Ellis is pleased to announce that Edward Prestwich will join the Firm as a partner in the Investment Funds Group in the London office.

Mr. Prestwich advises investment fund sponsors on the establishment and operation of credit funds, including special situations, distressed, direct lending, liquid and structured credit funds as well as on the establishment of carried interest and co-investment schemes.

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic expansion of its Litigation Practice and Intellectual Property Litigation Practice with the addition of Andrew F. Halaby as a shareholder in the Phoenix office. Halaby is a seasoned trial lawyer and business advisor with 25 years’ experience practicing in commercial and intellectual property litigation. He joins the firm from Snell and Wilmer, where he was a partner.

International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced that Elizabeth Ryan has joined the Firm as a partner in the Complex Commercial Litigation practice. Liz is based in Weil’s Dallas office.

“Liz brings an impressive track record as a trial attorney and advisor to clients facing complicated disputes,” said Weil Executive Partner Barry Wolf. “She shares our commitment to providing excellent service and will be a great addition to our market-leading team of litigators.”