Law

Babst Calland Appoints Theresa Davis As Associate In Harrisburg Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:06 PM

Law firm Babst Calland announced that Theresa Davis has joined its Harrisburg office as an associate in the Employment and Labor and Public Sector groups.

Reed Smith Appoints Amalia Sax-Bolder As Partner To Expand Restructuring Capabilities In Denver

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 11:03 PM

Global law firm Reed Smith announced that Amalia Sax-Bolder has joined the firm as a partner in its Financial Industry Group in Denver, strengthening its restructuring and bankruptcy capabilities and expanding its presence in the local market.

White & Case Appoints Jennifer Cheng As Partner In New York To Expand M&A Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:30 AM

White & Case announced the appointment of Jennifer Cheng as a partner in New York, continuing the firm’s expansion of its Global Mergers & Acquisitions practice.

Dentons Appoints Guillermo Bailach Miró As Tax Partner In Spain To Strengthen Transactional Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:29 AM

Dentons announced the appointment of Guillermo Bailach Miró as a partner in its Tax practice in Madrid, reinforcing the firm’s capabilities in complex transactions, international structuring, and tax risk mitigation.

Norm Law Appoints Bill Mone As Head Of Private Equity To Expand M&A Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:27 AM

Norm Law announced the appointment of Bill Mone as Partner and Head of Private Equity, strengthening the firm’s capabilities across private equity and mergers and acquisitions.

White & Case Adds Andrea Merediz Basham As M&A Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:25 AM

White & Case announced the appointment of Andrea Merediz Basham as a partner in its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, based in New York, as the firm continues to expand its U.S. private capital and M&A capabilities.

Simpson Thacher Expands Sports M&A Practice With Senior Partner Appointments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:24 AM

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett announced the addition of Michael Kuh and Eric Geffner as partners, with Matthew Carpenter-Dennis set to join, strengthening the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions Practice and Sports, Media and Entertainment platform.

Pryor Cashman: Partner Olga Beloded Joins Tax Group In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Pryor Cashman announced that Olga Beloded has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in its Tax Group, strengthening its capabilities in complex domestic and cross-border tax matters.

Ashurst: Senior Capital Markets Partner Jonathan Parry Rejoins Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Global law firm Ashurst has announced the appointment of Jonathan Parry as a senior capital markets partner, marking his return to the firm after nearly a decade. Parry rejoins Ashurst from White & Case, where he had been a key figure in its capital markets practice, and will bolster the firm’s corporate team in London.

Latham: Sarah Lightdale Rejoins Firm As Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Latham & Watkins announced that Sarah Lightdale has rejoined the firm as a partner in its New York office, strengthening its securities and M&A litigation practice.

Sidley Austin Adds Scott Bennett As Senior Capital Markets Partner In NY

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Sidley Austin has added a senior capital markets partner in New York, hiring Scott Bennett from Cravath, Swaine & Moore as it continues to expand its bench in high-growth and technology-focused practices.

Kirkland Expands Government Contracts Practice With Addition Of Brad Jorgensen And Andrew Current

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis announced that it has expanded its government contracts practice group with the addition of a partner and an associate from DLA Piper, strengthening its capabilities across mergers and acquisitions, compliance counseling, and disputes involving government contractors.

Latham & Watkins Expands Data Center Practice With Hiring Of Kaila Sergent

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Latham & Watkins has expanded its global real estate practice and interdisciplinary data center team with the addition of Kaila Sergent as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

Ropes & Gray: Senior DOJ Leader Maya Song Added As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Ropes & Gray announced that Maya Song has joined the firm as a partner in its data, privacy & cybersecurity practice, marking a significant expansion of its capabilities in regulatory enforcement, cybersecurity, and white-collar matters.

U.S. SEC: David Woodcock Appointed Director Of Division Of Enforcement

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2026

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that David Woodcock has been appointed Director of the Division of Enforcement, with the role set to become effective May 4, 2026. He will succeed Sam Waldon, who will continue serving as Acting Director until that date.

Kirkland & Ellis: Stephanie Haas Joins As Private Equity And M&A Partner In Philadelphia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis announced that Stephanie Haas has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Practice Group, marking a key step in the firm’s continued expansion in Philadelphia. Haas becomes the first transactional partner in the office, which opened in early 2025, as the firm builds out a full-service presence in the market.

Uplift Investors: Acquisition Of IMS Legal Strategies To Expand Litigation Services Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Uplift Investors, a middle-market private equity firm focused on services investing, announced it has acquired IMS Legal Strategies, a provider of expert witness services, advisory support, and data-driven jury consulting for complex litigation. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Simpson Thacher: Singapore Office Launch To Expand Asia Private Equity And Funds Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 6, 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett announced plans to open a new office in Singapore, marking a strategic expansion of its Asia platform and reinforcing its focus on private equity and cross-border transactions across the Asia-Pacific region.

Morgan Lewis Hires Benjamin Davis To Expand Miami Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP announced the continued expansion of its global labor and employment practice with the addition of Benjamin C. Davis as a partner in its Miami office. Davis joins the firm from Baker McKenzie and brings significant experience representing employers in complex employment and commercial disputes.

Clifford Chance: Paris Partner Hires Strengthen Private Capital, Energy And Infrastructure Practices

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Clifford Chance has hired two partners from Orrick to strengthen its private capital capabilities in Europe, adding Patrick Tardivy and Paul Loisel to its Paris office as part of a broader global expansion strategy.

Morgan Lewis: Three-Partner Tax Team Added In New York To Expand Global Tax Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Morgan Lewis announced that it has added a three-partner tax and transfer pricing team in New York, strengthening its capabilities in international tax planning, controversy, and cross-border transactions. The group includes Julia Medynskaya, Daniel Rosen, and Brendan Sponheimer, along with principal economist Joshua Nixt.

AI Demand Pro Aaron Davies Named As CEO To Scale Legal AI Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

AI Demand Pro has appointed Aaron Davies as its new chief executive officer, signaling a push to accelerate growth and expand adoption of its AI-powered platform for personal injury law firms.

Morgan Lewis: Paris Expansion With Five-Lawyer International Trade And Investigations Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 5, 2026

Morgan Lewis has expanded its Paris office with the addition of a five-lawyer international trade and investigations team, strengthening its capabilities across sanctions, export controls, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, ESG, and cross-border investigations.

Clyde & Co: Bangkok Expansion With Three-Partner Team And 15 Lawyers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Global law firm Clyde & Co has expanded its Bangkok office with the addition of three partners and 15 lawyers and staff from DLA Piper, strengthening its disputes and corporate capabilities across Southeast Asia.

White & Case: Norman Röchert Joins As Partner In Germany

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Global Technology Industry Group with the appointment of Norman Röchert as a partner in Germany, strengthening its capabilities in advising technology-focused clients and investors.

Baker McKenzie: Nathaniel Halvorson Joins As Partner In Washington, DC

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Baker McKenzie has announced that Nathaniel Halvorson has joined the firm as a partner in its International Trade Practice in Washington, DC, strengthening its bench at a time of heightened global trade enforcement and policy shifts.

Clifford Chance: Adriana Zhan Joins As Partner To Accelerate US Tax And Private Capital Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 3, 2026

Global law firm Clifford Chance has strengthened its corporate, private capital, and M&A tax capabilities with the addition of Adriana Zhan as a partner in its Tax, Pensions and Employment group. Based in New York, Zhan’s appointment is aimed at accelerating the firm’s strategic expansion of its transactional platform in the US market.

Latham: John McGaraghan Joins As Data And Technology Transactions Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 2, 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP announced that John McGaraghan has joined the firm’s Bay Area offices as a partner in its Data & Technology Transactions Practice, strengthening its capabilities in advising technology-driven companies on complex intellectual property, licensing, and commercial matters.

Dentons: Korea Desk Strengthened With Appointment Of Joowoon Baek As Counsel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Dentons HPRP has appointed Joowoon Baek as Counsel in a move to strengthen its Korea Desk and expand its capabilities advising Korean clients and international investors operating in Indonesia.

Cahill: Shane McDonald Joins As Leveraged Finance Partner In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Cahill Gordon & Reindel announced that Shane McDonald has joined the firm as a partner in its London office, strengthening its European finance capabilities and ongoing international expansion.