Chiraag Shah, the fourth partner to join Morrison & Foerster’s London office this year, further strengthens the firm’s international arbitration offering
Mayer Brown announced that Emilie Vasseur has joined the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice as a partner in Paris. Emilie joins Mayer Brown from Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier.
Emilie has more than 18 years of experience in civil, commercial and securities litigation. Her practice focuses on conflicts between shareholders, disputes relating to managers and directors’ liability, post-acquisition difficulties and strategic law enforcement issues.
David Herbert has joined Locke Lord’s London office as a Partner in the Firm’s Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. His significant experience in complex international disputes, especially those centered on offshore trusts, structures and investment funds, will help strengthen the Firm’s existing capabilities in its London office.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Joshua Lerner has joined the firm as a partner in its San Francisco office. Lerner, formerly a partner at Durie Tangri, will continue to focus on litigating major complex commercial matters.
Matheson has announced that data privacy and employment law specialist Deirdre Crowley has joined the firm’s Cork office as partner. As part of the appointment, Deirdre’s existing team has also joined Matheson, bringing the total number of Matheson Cork-based employees to 13. These appointments, combined with future growth ambitions in the region, will see Matheson move to a new larger office location in early 2020.
National law firm Shoosmiths has confirmed the opening of a Glasgow hub, building on the success of its Edinburgh office and further extending Shoosmiths’ operational footprint in Scotland.
Barry McKeown, who recently joined Shoosmiths growing real estate team as a partner, is responsible for further developing the firm’s presence in the west of Scotland. The hub is based within the Spaces development on West Regent Street in Glasgow city centre.
Withers has hired private funds and cross-border investment specialist Daniel Yong as a partner in its growing Singapore office. Daniel joins Withers alongside a team of 2 associates. Daniel previously practiced at a US-headquartered international law firm as well as Norton Rose and Jones Day.
Weightmans has appointed Brian Ghatan as a Partner in a boost to the firm’s commercial real estate offering in Manchester
National law firm Weightmans has recruited commercial real estate expert Brian Ghatan from Addleshaw Goddard as the firm continues to accelerate its offering to the Built Environment sector.
Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Sandra A. Edwards as a partner in the firm’s San Francisco office. As a civil trial attorney and former Assistant District Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco, Sandra brings to the firm extensive trial experience in federal and state court, particularly in the areas of product liability, toxic torts, and environmental litigation.
International law firm Proskauer announced the arrival of Warren Allan as a partner in its market leading Global Private Funds Practice, based in London.
“We are thrilled to welcome Warren to the Proskauer team,” said Nigel van Zyl, co-head of the Private Funds Group. “Following the addition of partner Leith Moghli last month, Warren’s broad skillset and experience on secondaries and fundraisings will add further strength and depth to our expanding practice.”