Law

Eversheds Sutherland Hires Ruth Hoy And Huw Cookson As Partners For London-Based IP Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Eversheds Sutherland has announced the appointment of Ruth Hoy and Huw Cookson as partners in its London-based intellectual property team, marking a strategic push to expand its contentious IP capabilities. Both lawyers join from DLA Piper.

White & Case: Norman Röchert Joins As Partner In Germany

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Global Technology Industry Group with the addition of Norman Röchert as a partner in Germany.

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto: Energy And Infrastructure Partner Kristian Bradshaw Joins Tokyo Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has appointed Kristian Bradshaw as a partner in its energy and infrastructure practice in Tokyo, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in cross-border energy and project development work.

Proceed: $405 Million Continuation Vehicle Closed To Support Legal Services Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Align Capital Partners has closed a single-asset continuation fund with approximately $405 million in commitments to support the next phase of growth for its tech-enabled legal services platform, Proceed.

Dentons: Olivier Querinjean Joins To Lead Belgium Tax Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Global law firm Dentons has appointed Olivier Querinjean as a partner in its Brussels office to establish and lead its Tax practice in Belgium, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in the region. He joins alongside associate Antoine Lebecq.

Dentons: Senior Commercial Litigator Corry Clark Joins To Strengthen British Columbia Disputes Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Dentons has expanded its litigation capabilities in British Columbia with the addition of Corry Clark as a partner in its Vancouver office, joining the firm’s national Litigation and Dispute Resolution group.

Johnson Winter Slattery: Liam Hickey Joins M&A And Private Equity Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Johnson Winter Slattery has appointed Liam Hickey as a partner in its mergers and acquisitions and private equity and venture capital practices, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in complex private capital transactions.

King & Spalding: Capital Markets Partner Daniel Nam Joins New York Corporate Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Dentons: Aaron W. Marcus Named Louisville Office Managing Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Dentons announced that Aaron W. Marcus has been named Louisville Office Managing Partner, effective April 1, 2026.

Ropes & Gray: Leveraged Finance Leader Allison Liff Joins As Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Ropes & Gray announced that Allison R. Liff has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office, bolstering its global finance capabilities and private equity-focused advisory work.

Dentons: Kristyn Annis Joins As Partner To Expand Energy Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 1, 2026

Dentons announced that Kristyn Annis has joined the firm’s Toronto office as a partner in its Corporate and Energy groups, strengthening its capabilities in advising clients across the evolving energy sector.

Dentons: Ethan Sinclair Added As Partner In Infrastructure And Public-Private Partnership Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Dentons announced the addition of Ethan Sinclair as a partner in its Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) group in Ottawa, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in advising on complex infrastructure transactions across Canada.

Northridge Law: Strategic Investment To Accelerate Growth In Sports Law

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 31, 2026

Northridge Law LLP, a leading independent law firm focused on complex and high-stakes matters in the sports industry, announced it has secured a strategic minority investment from Cordillera Investment Partners. The investment is aimed at supporting Northridge’s next phase of growth, including expanding its international footprint, deepening capabilities, and investing in talent and technology.

Soxton AI Acquires Cipher To Expand Full Stack AI Legal Platform With Agentic Security

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 27, 2026

Soxton AI, an AI-powered legal technology company focused on early-stage founders, announced it has acquired Cipher, a real-time security platform designed for agentic applications. The deal strengthens Soxton’s full-stack AI legal infrastructure by adding advanced protection for autonomous workflows and sensitive startup data.

Steno: $49 Million Raised For Legal Tech And Court Reporting Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 26, 2026

Steno, a Los Angeles-based provider of tech-enabled court reporting and litigation support services, has raised $49 million in Series C funding. The round was led by Savano Capital Partners, with continued participation from First Round Capital, The Legal Tech Fund, and other strategic investors.

Harvey: $200 Million At $11 Billion Valuation Raised For Legal AI Platform Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 25, 2026

Harvey announced that it has raised $200 million in new funding, valuing the company at $11 billion as it accelerates the expansion of its AI-powered legal agents across law firms and enterprises.

Weil: Ramona Nee Named As Executive Partner Effective 2027

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 24, 2026

Weil, Gotshal & Manges has announced a leadership succession plan that will see Ramona Y. Nee appointed as Executive Partner beginning January 1, 2027, succeeding long-serving leader Barry M. Wolf.

Mayer Brown: Six-Partner Team Added To Strengthen Energy And Litigation Practice In Texas

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 22, 2026

Mayer Brown announced the addition of six prominent lawyers as partners, reinforcing its energy and litigation capabilities while deepening its long-standing commitment to Texas. Yasser Madriz, Meghaan Madriz, Gregory Krock, Miles Indest, Jason Huebinger, and Wolfgang McGavran have joined the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Corporate & Securities practices, with placements across Houston and Washington, DC. The team joins from McGuireWoods and focuses heavily on energy-sector litigation and related advisory work.

Dentons Adds Energy Lawyer Kristyn Annis To Toronto Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 20, 2026

Dentons announced that Kristyn Annis has joined the firm’s Toronto office as a partner in its Corporate and Energy groups, strengthening its capabilities in power and utilities, renewable energy, and energy transition-related matters. The move reflects Dentons’ continued expansion of its national energy practice as demand grows for legal expertise across evolving regulatory frameworks, decarbonization initiatives, and infrastructure development.

Sidley Austin: Senior Partners Simon Barrett And Olivia Matsushita Join Tokyo Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Sidley Austin announced that Simon Barrett and Olivia Matsushita have joined the firm as partners in its Energy, Transportation, and Infrastructure practice in Tokyo, strengthening its cross-border capabilities in key global markets.

DLA Piper: Trial Lawyer Hildy Sastre Joins As Partner To Strengthen Litigation Bench

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

DLA Piper announced that Hildy Sastre has joined the firm as a partner, bringing decades of experience in high-stakes product liability and complex litigation. The move, confirmed in the firm’s official announcement, underscores DLA Piper’s continued investment in expanding its national trial capabilities.

Lawhive: AI-Native Law Firm Opens New York Office To Lead US Acquisition Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 19, 2026

Lawhive, an AI-native law firm focused on transforming consumer legal services, has opened a new office in New York and is building out a leadership team to drive its law firm acquisition strategy across the United States. The expansion marks a significant step in the company’s effort to scale a national network of law firms operating on its technology platform.

Lauletta Birnbaum Acquires Harty Williams To Expand Litigation Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Lauletta Birnbaum has acquired Philadelphia-based litigation boutique Harty Williams, strengthening its capabilities in complex commercial disputes and expanding its national litigation platform.

American Arbitration Association: New Online Arbitration Advocacy Course Launches With Stetson Law

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

The American Arbitration Association, a nonprofit provider of alternative dispute resolution services, has partnered with Stetson University College of Law to launch a new online certificate program focused on arbitration advocacy. The program, titled “The Fundamentals of Arbitration Advocacy,” is designed to equip early-career attorneys and legal professionals with foundational skills in arbitration.

Latham & Watkins: Leading Patent Trial Lawyer David Shaw Joins Washington, D.C. Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP announced that David Shaw has joined the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner in its Intellectual Property Litigation Practice, strengthening its capabilities in high-stakes patent disputes across technology and life sciences sectors.

Simpson Thacher Expands Capital Structure Solutions Practice With Partner Hires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett announced that Christine Bae and Jacob Ruby have joined the firm as partners in its Capital Structure Solutions Practice, reinforcing its push to build out capabilities in complex financing and restructuring matters.

Taylor Wessing Expands London Team With Partner Hire Henry Priestley

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Taylor Wessing has announced the appointment of Henry Priestley as a partner in its London intellectual property practice, reinforcing its strategy to build a leading global IP offering.

Reed Smith Expands Paris Media Practice And Opens Boston Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 18, 2026

Global law firm Reed Smith announced the expansion of its Entertainment and Media Industry Group in Paris with the addition of partner Agathe Malphettes, while also unveiling a new Boston office to strengthen its presence in key U.S. and international markets.

Fanatics: Alex Smith Named As Chief Legal Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Fanatics Betting and Gaming has announced new leadership appointments as the company continues to scale its sports betting and iGaming operations.

Dentons: Real Estate Lawyer Linda Warnke Joins Indianapolis Office As Of Counsel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 17, 2026

Dentons announced that Linda Warnke has joined its Indianapolis office as Of Counsel in the Real Estate practice, bringing more than 20 years of private practice and in-house experience advising on commercial real estate transactions and operations.