Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its projects, energy and infrastructure practice with the addition of partner Kirsti Massie. She joins the firm in London, from Mayer Brown where she was co-leader of the projects and infrastructure practice.

Kirsti's practice covers energy and energy infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on power projects ranging from traditional thermal generation – including gas, coal and nuclear power – to renewable technologies – including wind, solar, biomass and geothermal – and battery and storage technologies.

Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its construction capabilities with the addition of partner Ryan Fordham. Ryan joins the firm in London.

International law firm Simmons & Simmons has bolstered its private equity real estate and real estate finance offering by hiring partner Danielle Hirsch in its London office.

Joining from the London office of a US law firm, Danielle brings a formidable track record working on high-end, multi-jurisdictional real estate transactions for some of the most influential clients in the UK and European market.

Shoosmiths announces the appointment of noted M&A and Corporate Finance lawyer Kurt Ma as a partner in London.

He joins the Corporate team, where he will develop the firm’s premium, cross-border M&A offering, particularly in financial services and technology.

Kurt joins from BCLP, where he managed an international practice advising corporates, funds and financial institutions on M&A, PE, joint ventures, and investments. Before BCLP, Kurt trained and worked at Slaughter and May for 10 years, including secondments to New York and Beijing.

International law firm RPC has appointed lawyers liability defence specialist, Catrin Davies, as a Partner in the Professional & Financial Risks (PFR) practice in Bristol. Her appointment signifies the immense growth of RPC's Professional & Financial Risks practice in Bristol over the last five years, now over 75 lawyers strong.

International law firm RPC has announced the appointment of technology and outsourcing specialist, Alastair Mitton, as Partner in the firm's Commercial, Technology and Outsourcing practice in Bristol.

The move is part of an ongoing focus to grow RPC's presence in the South West, particularly strengthening its Media, IP, Technology, Outsourcing and Commercial (MIPTOC) team and client base.

International legal practice Osborne Clarke welcomes three Partners to its London and Bristol offices. The new partners will strengthen the firm's non-contentious IP and disputes teams and bring a wealth of experience across competition and antitrust; life sciences; and construction, infrastructure and energy projects disputes.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced that Kirsty Harrower has joined as a partner in its real estate team in London.

Kirsty joins from Locke Lord where she was a partner. She is one of the leading data centre lawyers in the UK and specialises in advising clients on data centre projects both in the UK and internationally.

Kirsty also advises on a wide range of real estate transactions, including investment acquisitions and disposals; development and site assembly projects, refinancing transactions; and retail, office and industrial lettings.

Mishcon de Reya has announced that Richard Hughes and John Gordon?have joined its Real Estate Finance and Commercial Real Estate teams (respectively) as Partners in its London office.

International law firm DAC Beachcroft is pleased to announce the appointment of partner Yvonne Costello, bolstering the firm’s corporate capabilities.
Yvonne, a dual-qualified Corporate lawyer in England and Ireland, worked in Ireland for two years post qualification before joining Kerman & Co in London where she progressed to partner. In 2021 she relocated back to Ireland when the firm was acquired by Armstrong Teasdale.