Leadership

Dentons Rodyk: Wong Kai Yun Joining As Senior Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

Dentons Rodyk is excited to announce the addition of a distinguished new partner to its Family & Matrimonial practice. On October 16, 2025, Wong Kai Yun will join the firm as a Senior Partner, bringing over twenty years of valuable experience in family law. She is transitioning from her role as Co-Managing Director at Chia Wong Chambers LLC, showcasing her leadership and dedication.

Latham & Watkins: Thomas Lee Named As M&A Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

Latham & Watkins announced the addition of Thomas Lee to its team in New York, where he joins as a partner specializing in mergers & acquisitions and private equity. Thomas brings a wealth of experience and deep expertise across a broad range of asset management M&A transactions.

Partners Group: Tarak Mehta Named As Partner And Co-Head Of PE Goods & Products

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Partners Group has recently announced the appointment of Tarak Mehta as a Partner in its Private Equity business, where he will also serve as Co-Head of the Goods & Products Vertical. This development is based at the firm’s global headquarters in Baar-Zug, Switzerland, where Mehta will work closely with a talented team of professionals.

Raymond James: $174 Million Advisor Gino Molettieri Joins

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Raymond James has recently made an exciting announcement regarding the addition of Gino P. Molettieri as a wealth advisor to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS). This strategic move was highlighted by Alex David, the Northeast divisional director for RJFS.

Arctos: Thad Sheely Named As Operating Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

Arctos, a private investment firm offering tailored growth and liquidity solutions for sports franchises and alternative asset managers, has appointed Thad Sheely as an Operating Partner.

Davis Polk: Rob Morrison Named As Partner In Finance Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

Davis Polk has welcomed distinguished finance attorney Rob Morrison as a partner in its Finance practice. He will be working out of the firm's Northern California office, where he will further enhance its capabilities in this critical area.

BlackBerry: Barry Mainz Appointed To Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

BlackBerry Limited has announced the appointment of Barry Mainz, a seasoned software executive with three decades of experience, to its Board of Directors. The move strengthens BlackBerry’s strategic leadership as it continues to expand its footprint in secure communications and embedded software for critical systems.

Chicago Atlantic: Robert Beasley Named As Partner And Head Of Restructuring

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 28, 2025

Chicago Atlantic has appointed Robert Beasley, former CEO of FLUENT Cannabis, as Partner and Head of Restructuring, overseeing value creation and operations. Beasley, an attorney and entrepreneur, is experienced in leading regulated industries, including cannabis.

BCI: Ken Bennett Named As A Strategic Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 28, 2025

The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), recognized as one of Canada’s prominent institutional investors, has announced the appointment of Ken Bennett as a Strategic Advisor for its Private Equity program, effective immediately.

Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler: Rob Cohen Named As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler, a prominent boutique specializing in litigation, employment, and white-collar matters, has strengthened its Commercial Litigation practice by welcoming Rob Cohen as a partner. Cohen, previously a founding partner at Taylor & Cohen, brings deep expertise in complex litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Throughout his career, he has represented clients across a diverse range of industries—including financial services, private equity, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, and payment processing—handling shareholder disputes, employment cases, contract breaches, fraud, trade secret claims, class actions, and appeals.

Foley Hoag: Former United States Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger Joins As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Foley Hoag has announced that Hampton Dellinger, the former United States Special Counsel, has joined their Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the Litigation Department. Known for a distinguished career in both government service and private practice, Dellinger will advise clients on trial, appellate, investigations, and regulatory matters, leveraging extensive experience at the highest levels of public service.

Latham: Adam Greenfield Rejoins As Partner In IP Litigation Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Latham & Watkins recently welcomed Adam Greenfield back to its Washington, D.C. office, appointing him as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Greenfield, a seasoned first-chair trial lawyer, is recognized for his expertise in patent and trade secret litigation, especially those involving the most advanced sectors of technology.

Holland & Knight: Nathan Sales Joins As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Ambassador Nathan Sales, a seasoned leader with an extensive career in national security and public policy, has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in both the Public Policy & Regulation Group and the National Security & Defense Industry Group. His impressive trajectory in U.S. government service spans several high-profile roles, particularly during the first Trump Administration.

Simplicity Group Buying Aptus Wealth And Adds Josh Pick New Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Simplicity Group Holdings, a leader in financial product distribution and advisory services, has announced the strategic acquisition of Aptus Wealth, a rapidly growing Registered Investment Advisor that originated within Aptus Marketing—now known as Simplicity Columbus.

CalSTRS: Kirsty Jenkinson Named As Senior Investment Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) has appointed Kirsty Jenkinson as Senior Investment Director of Private Markets and Sustainable Investment and Stewardship Strategies (SISS). Jenkinson, who joined CalSTRS in 2019, played a key role in launching and growing the multi-asset class SISS Private Portfolio and has led the organization’s net-zero strategy since 2021.

DLA Piper: Investment Funds Practice Expanded With Addition Of Alec Campbell

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

DLA Piper announced the appointment of Alec Campbell as a Partner in its Investment Funds practice, further strengthening its presence in the financial sector. Campbell will be based in the New York office and brings extensive experience in representing both domestic and international investment fund managers.

TaxStatus: Eric Clarke And Ric Edelman Appointed To Board

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

TaxStatus, a leader in tax data intelligence solutions, recently announced the appointment of two talented figures to its Board of Directors: Eric Clarke and Ric Edelman. This strategic move reflects the company's commitment to enhancing its leadership with experienced professionals who have made notable contributions to the financial services sector.

DriveWealth: Naureen Hassan Named As Global CEO

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

DriveWealth, a leading financial technology platform offering Brokerage-as-a-Service, has appointed Naureen Hassan as its new Global CEO, succeeding Michael Blaugrund, who is moving to a new role at ICE (Intercontinental Exchange).

Noble: Marc Dober Named As Senior Director Of Asset Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 21, 2025

Noble Investment Group has appointed Marc Dober as Senior Director of Asset Management to strengthen its institutional investment platform. Dober will oversee asset performance in the portfolio, focusing on increasing revenue, improving efficiencies, and creating long-term value.

Alvarez & Marsal: Arpito Mukerji Named As Managing Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India has appointed Arpito Mukerji as Managing Director in its Financial Advisory and Special Situations practice, where he will focus on developing the Debt Financing vertical in India.

Douglass Winthrop: Keith Ardizzone Joins Firm As Senior Managing Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

Douglass Winthrop Advisors, an SEC-registered investment advisor managing $6.3 billion in assets for individuals, families, trusts, and endowments, announced that Keith Ardizzone has joined the firm as senior managing director on its wealth management team. Ardizzone is based in New York.

SlateStone Wealth: Erin Gibbs Named As Chief Equity Strategist

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

SlateStone Wealth, a boutique investment advisory firm in Jupiter, FL, has appointed Erin Gibbs as Chief Equity Strategist. With over 25 years of experience in quantitative equity research and portfolio strategy, Gibbs will lead the development of SlateStone’s quantitative equity platform, starting with a new small- and mid-cap (SMID) strategy.

Raymond James: $180 Million Father-Son Team Onboarded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 18, 2025

Raymond James has announced the addition of experienced financial advisors Raymond "Ray" Croteau and Joseph "Joe" Croteau, CFP, to its independent advisor channel, Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS). This development was revealed by Alex David, the Northeast Divisional Director for RJFS, highlighting the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding its network of skilled financial professionals.

H.I.G. Capital: Harrison B. Davis Added As Managing Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 18, 2025

H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm managing $70 billion of capital across various investment strategies, has announced a significant expansion of its dedicated Small-Cap & Growth (SCG) team with the appointment of Harrison B. Davis as Managing Director in the firm's Miami office.

Kirkland: Burt Snell Hired As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 16, 2025

Kirkland & Ellis has announced that Nils B. (Burt) Snell, a prominent product liability and mass tort litigator, has joined the firm as a partner.

Baker McKenzie: Jenny Liu Named As Partner In Transactional Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 16, 2025

Baker McKenzie has welcomed Jenny Liu as a Partner in its Transactional Practice, operating from the Firm's New York and Palo Alto offices. Previously a private equity partner at another major law firm, Jenny advises private equity firms on a range of transactions, including leveraged buyouts and minority investments.

Leadership

Dentons Rodyk: Wong Kai Yun Joining As Senior Partner

Latham & Watkins: Thomas Lee Named As M&A Partner

Partners Group: Tarak Mehta Named As Partner And Co-Head Of PE Goods & Products

Raymond James: $174 Million Advisor Gino Molettieri Joins

Arctos: Thad Sheely Named As Operating Partner

Davis Polk: Rob Morrison Named As Partner In Finance Practice

BlackBerry: Barry Mainz Appointed To Board

Chicago Atlantic: Robert Beasley Named As Partner And Head Of Restructuring

BCI: Ken Bennett Named As A Strategic Advisor

Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler: Rob Cohen Named As Partner

Foley Hoag: Former United States Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger Joins As Partner

Latham: Adam Greenfield Rejoins As Partner In IP Litigation Practice

Holland & Knight: Nathan Sales Joins As Partner

Simplicity Group Buying Aptus Wealth And Adds Josh Pick New Partner

CalSTRS: Kirsty Jenkinson Named As Senior Investment Director

DLA Piper: Investment Funds Practice Expanded With Addition Of Alec Campbell

TaxStatus: Eric Clarke And Ric Edelman Appointed To Board

DriveWealth: Naureen Hassan Named As Global CEO

Noble: Marc Dober Named As Senior Director Of Asset Management

Alvarez & Marsal: Arpito Mukerji Named As Managing Director

Douglass Winthrop: Keith Ardizzone Joins Firm As Senior Managing Director

SlateStone Wealth: Erin Gibbs Named As Chief Equity Strategist

Raymond James: $180 Million Father-Son Team Onboarded

H.I.G. Capital: Harrison B. Davis Added As Managing Director

Kirkland: Burt Snell Hired As Partner

Baker McKenzie: Jenny Liu Named As Partner In Transactional Practice

Proskauer: Peter Mason Joins As Partner In London

Dentons: Myron Mallia-Dare Named As Partner In Corporate Group

Kirkland & Ellis: Maria Raptis Joins Firm As Partner

JLL Partners: Maggie Anderson Joins As Operating Partner