Law

Mewburn Ellis Strengthens Patent Litigation Team With Addition Of Deborah Bould

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:46 PM

Mewburn Ellis has announced that Deborah Bould will join the firm as a Partner on 1 September 2026, bolstering its Engineering and Technology practice and further expanding its patent litigation capabilities across the UK and Europe. The move continues the firm’s strategy of building a contentious intellectual property offering capable of handling complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes, including those arising under the Unified Patent Court (UPC) regime.

Kirkland & Ellis Adds Real Estate Finance Partner Anthony Mongone

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 4:43 PM

Kirkland & Ellis has added Anthony Mongone, Jr. as a partner in its Real Estate Practice Group, enhancing the firm’s ability to advise on complex real estate finance and private credit transactions across the capital structure. The hire reflects Kirkland’s continued focus on expanding its real assets platform with practitioners who work at the intersection of commercial real estate, structured finance, and special situations.

Katten Enters Miami Market With Capital Markets Leader From DLA Piper

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:40 PM

Katten has opened a new office in Miami and appointed Josh Kaufman as its Managing Partner, marking a significant move into one of the fastest-growing financial and commercial hubs in the United States. Kaufman will also join the firm’s Capital Markets practice and serve as Lead Partner of the Public Company Advisory Practice, giving him a central role in shaping Katten’s securities and public company work from South Florida.

Kirkland & Ellis Strengthens European Debt Finance Practice with Hire of Maroussia Cuny

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 2:36 PM

Kirkland & Ellis has announced the addition of Maroussia Cuny as a partner in its Debt Finance Practice Group, reinforcing the firm’s capabilities across European financing markets. Her arrival reflects the firm’s continued investment in expanding its presence and expertise in complex cross-border finance transactions.

Latham & Watkins Adds Chris Hutchison As Project Finance Partner To Deepen Global Energy Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:29 AM

Latham & Watkins has added Chris Hutchison as a partner in its Project Development & Finance Practice in Washington, D.C., further strengthening the firm’s capabilities across energy and infrastructure. Hutchison’s practice spans the full capital stack and project life cycle, from early-stage structuring and construction financing to equity investments, permanent debt, joint ventures, tax equity and tax credit monetization, M&A exits, and workouts and restructurings.

Sidley Adds Five Structured Finance And Tax Partners To Deepen Global Financing Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:28 AM

Sidley has added finance partners Lee Askenazi, Alistair Dunlop, Robert Hagan, and Rebecca O’Brien, along with tax partner James Gouwar, strengthening its Global Finance and Tax practices in New York and Washington, D.C. The group joins from Clifford Chance, where Askenazi co‑chaired the U.S. Global Financial Markets practice and is ranked Band 1 in Chambers USA 2026 for Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS.

Latham & Watkins Adds Sascha Schubert As Brussels Antitrust Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:13 AM

Latham & Watkins is adding Sascha Schubert as a partner in its Brussels office within the Antitrust & Competition Practice, further cementing the firm’s leadership in EU and global competition law. Schubert is widely regarded as one of Europe’s preeminent competition lawyers, with a practice focused on complex EU antitrust proceedings, merger control, and digital regulation matters, particularly in the technology and telecommunications sectors.

Latham & Watkins Adds Angie Ng As Singapore Antitrust Partner To Bolster Asia-Pacific Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:03 AM

Latham & Watkins is bringing on Angie Ng as a partner in its Antitrust & Competition Practice, based in Singapore. Ng, widely regarded as one of Asia’s leading antitrust lawyers, will play a central role in expanding Latham’s Asia-Pacific antitrust capabilities and complementing its established China practice.

Freeman Mathis & Gary Expands Midwest Footprint With Franke Schultz & Mullen Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 9:45 PM

Freeman Mathis & Gary (FMG Law) has expanded its Midwest presence by adding the attorneys and staff of Franke Schultz & Mullen (FSM), a Missouri- and Kansas-based civil litigation firm. The move adds three new FMG Law offices in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, Missouri, while strengthening the firm's litigation capabilities across the region. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Paul Hastings Expands Investment Funds Practice With Boston Partner Chidi Oteh

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 6:39 PM

Paul Hastings announced that investment funds and sports lawyer Chidi Oteh has joined the firm as a partner in its Boston office, continuing the firm's strategic expansion of its global Investment Funds practice.

University Of Michigan General Counsel Timothy Lynch To Join Stanford

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2026

University of Michigan Vice President and General Counsel Timothy G. Lynch will depart the university in late August to become Vice President and General Counsel at Stanford University. Lynch will begin his new role at Stanford on August 31.

Dechert Adds Leahana Grimley As Partner To Bolster Private Equity M&A Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 8, 2026

Dechert announced that Leahana Grimley has joined the firm as a partner in its corporate and securities practice. She will be based in the firm’s San Francisco office.

Dentons Promotes Two Partners And 21 Senior Lawyers In Australia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 7, 2026

Dentons announced the promotion of two partners and 21 senior lawyers in Australia. The promotions became effective on July 1, 2026.

BakerHostetler Adds Sean Knowles As Securities Litigation Partner In Seattle

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 7, 2026

BakerHostetler announced that Sean Knowles has joined the firm’s Seattle office as a partner in its Litigation Practice Group. He will also be a member of the firm’s Securities and Governance Litigation team.

Dentons Link Legal Adds Abhay Chattopadhyay As Dispute Resolution And Arbitration Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 7, 2026

Dentons Link Legal announced that Abhay Chattopadhyay has joined the firm as Partner – Dispute Resolution & Arbitration. He will be based in the firm’s Delhi office.