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PARTNER MOVES - Taylor Wessing expands partnership again this month with the appointment of Liz Wilson

15 Nov 2019

International law firm Taylor Wessing has announced the appointment of Liz Wilson as a partner in its Tax and Incentives practice.

Liz joined the firm on Monday from Squire Patton Boggs where she was a Director. Prior to this, Liz spent 13 years at Macfarlanes.

She has considerable experience working on cross-border tax issues across a range of areas including corporate transactions, private equity, commercial agreements, real estate and construction transactions, projects and debt finance.

PARTNER MOVES - Osborne Clarke strengthens Project Finance Team with specialist Partner

15 Nov 2019

A project finance specialist with considerable experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Nigel brings expertise in serving leading lenders and sponsors – in particular those active in the African and other emerging markets.  He has acted for commercial banks and DFIs, and for project companies and investors, on ECA and MIGA covered financings for projects ranging from power (renewable, including wind, solar, hydro, and thermal) through to transport infrastructure (roads, rail and airports).

PARTNER MOVES - John Gore returns to Jones Day from DOJ Civil Rights Division as partner in Firm’s Government Regulation Practice

14 Nov 2019

The global firm Jones Day announces that John Gore, who most recently served as Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, for the U.S. Department of Justice, returns to Jones Day as partner in the Firm’s Government Regulation Practice and is based in its Washington Office. Mr. Gore joined the DOJ in January of 2017.

PARTNER MOVES - Trowers & Hamlins expands international dispute resolution practice

14 Nov 2019

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has recruited partner Karie Akeelah to its dispute resolution team in Dubai.

Karie specialises in contentious construction matters, international arbitration and Middle East law issues. She has joined the firm from the Squire Patton Boggs Dubai office.

She has been practicing in the UAE for over eleven years, advising clients in the MENA region and internationally in litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation.

Karie commented on her appointment:

PARTNER MOVES - Pinsent Masons appoints new partner to enhance property and real estate expertise in France

14 Nov 2019

Pinsent Masons has hired real estate expert Denis Charles, as partner in its Paris office.

Denis, who joins from DLA Piper, has extensive experience advising on asset and share deals, and complex transactions, including Pan-European office, shopping centre and industrial projects. During his career he has advised on the launch of investment platforms and REITs, joint ventures and on French aspects of international portfolio acquisitions.

PARTNER MOVES - Charlotte Duly joins Charles Russell Speechlys as Head of Brand Protection

14 Nov 2019

Charlotte Duly has joined Charles Russell Speechlys’ Intellectual Property Group as Head of Brand Protection.

Charlotte is a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, European Trade Mark Attorney and European Design Attorney with over 15 years’ experience in the field of brand protection and enforcement. She advises a broad range of national and international clients across diverse industry sectors including media, financial services, real estate fashion and beauty.