Leadership

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.

Proskauer: Peter Mason Joins As Partner In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 16, 2025

Proskauer has appointed Peter Mason as a partner in its Global Finance practice in London, bolstering its European leveraged finance capabilities during a period of growth.

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

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 16, 2025

Dentons has announced the appointment of Myron Mallia-Dare as a partner in its Corporate group in Toronto.

Kirkland & Ellis: Maria Raptis Joins Firm As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 16, 2025

Kirkland & Ellis has welcomed Maria Raptis, a prominent antitrust lawyer, as a partner. Raptis specializes in the antitrust aspects of mergers and acquisitions, with extensive experience in litigating antitrust cases.

JLL Partners: Maggie Anderson Joins As Operating Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

JLL Partners, a New York-based private equity firm investing in healthcare, aerospace, defense, and business services, announced Maggie Anderson as its new Operating Partner.

Katten: Meredith Sheldon O’Leary Named As Partner In DC

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Katten has welcomed Meredith Sheldon O'Leary as a partner in its Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice in Washington, DC.

Taft Merging With Morris, Manning & Martin

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Taft Stettinius & Hollister and Morris, Manning & Martin have announced a merger effective December 31, 2025, further advancing Taft's growth as a leading middle-market law firm. The merger adds over 100 lawyers and enhances Taft’s presence in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., bringing its total to over 1,200 lawyers across 25 offices and expected revenues exceeding $1 billion.

Dentons Lee: Ki-Jeung Park And Kyoung-Ho Kim Join The Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Dentons Lee has strengthened its international construction practice by appointing Senior Foreign Attorney Ki-Jeung Park and Senior Attorney Kyoung-Ho Kim. Both attorneys have extensive hands-on experience in international construction contracts, disputes, and arbitration.

White & Case: Robin Melman Named As Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 11, 2025

White & Case has added Robin Melman as a partner in its New York office, expanding its Global M&A and Employment Practices. Melman specializes in executive compensation and employee benefits, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.

Latham & Watkins: Rhys McWhirter Joins As Partner In Hong Kong

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 11, 2025

Rhys McWhirter, an experienced technology transactions lawyer, has been appointed a partner at Latham & Watkins in Hong Kong, strengthening the firm's Asia corporate practice. He brings expertise in commercial law, intellectual property, data privacy, and artificial intelligence, advising leading organizations in the technology, finance, infrastructure, mining, and aviation sectors across Asia Pacific.

Stradley Ronon: Matthew Sadofsky Joins As Capital Markets Partner In NY

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 10, 2025

Matthew Sadofsky has joined Stradley Ronon as a corporate partner in New York after nearly 20 years at Ropes & Gray.

Orrick: Hugues Martin-Sisteron Named As E&I Partner In Paris

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 10, 2025

Hugues Martin-Sisteron has joined Orrick’s Energy & Infrastructure practice in Paris as a partner, specializing in project development and financing. He is the 12th partner to join Orrick’s global E&I team in 2025 and the fourth partner hire in Paris this year.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher: Benoit Champon Added As Partner In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 8, 2025

Willkie Farr & Gallagher announced that Benoit Champon had joined the firm as a partner in its London office, where he will be a key part of the Asset Management Department. Champon's practice focuses on fund formation, with a specific emphasis on secondaries funds and transactions.

Advent: Robert Ohrenstein Named As Finance Operations Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Advent, a global private equity firm, has named Robert Ohrenstein as an Operations Advisor with a focus on finance. He will work with Advent’s portfolio companies to support value creation through financial transformation and transaction execution.

Latham & Watkins: David Marriott Joins New York Office As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

Latham & Watkins has announced that David Marriott, a highly respected trial litigator, has joined its New York office as a partner. He will be a key member of the Antitrust & Competition Practice and the Litigation & Trial Department, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in high-stakes legal disputes for multinational corporations.

Weil: Three IP Partners Added In Strategic Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 7, 2025

International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges has expanded its Intellectual Property (IP) practice by adding three prominent trial partners: Doug Lumish, Jeff Homrig, and Gabe Gross. This move enhances the firm’s litigation capabilities in the technology sector, particularly in the Bay Area and Texas.

Mayer Brown: Nikolai Sokolov Added As New Partner In PE Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Mayer Brown has announced the addition of Nikolai Sokolov as a new partner in its private equity practice, based in the firm's Frankfurt office. Sokolov joins from Hogan Lovells, bringing extensive experience advising both private equity and strategic investors on a variety of domestic and international transactions.

Grant Thornton: Marc Chase Joins To Lead Private Equity Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Grant Thornton has announced that Marc Chase has joined the firm as its new leader of the Private Equity practice. In this role, Chase will be responsible for the growth, strategy, and operations of the firm's private equity industry practice.

Law Firms McDermott Will & Emery And Schulte Roth & Zabel Finalize Merger

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 6, 2025

Leading international law firms McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel have completed a merger, officially launching the new firm McDermott Will & Schulte.

AssetMark: Phill Rogerson Named As SVP & Head Of RIA Channel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

AssetMark, a leading provider of wealth management solutions for financial advisors, has appointed Phill Rogerson as Senior Vice President and Head of the RIA Channel. He will be based in Charlotte, North Carolina, which is the location of the company's new East Coast hub.

Cresset Reveals New C-Suite Leadership Changes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

Cresset, one of the nation's most prominent multi-family offices, has announced several key appointments to its C-suite. The changes reflect the firm's significant growth and its strategic focus on investment leadership.

Baker McKenzie: Melbourne Employment Practice Expanded With New Special Counsel Marie Costa

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

Baker McKenzie has appointed Marie Costa as a new Special Counsel for its growing Employment Law Practice in Melbourne. Costa brings extensive experience in regulatory matters, with a focus on workplace health and safety.

K&L Gates: Rodolphe Ruffié-Farrugia Added As International Arbitration Partner In Perth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2025

Global law firm K&L Gates has announced that Rodolphe Ruffié-Farrugia has joined its Perth office as a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. He will also be part of the firm's International Arbitration practice group.

DLA Piper: Global Private Equity Team Bolstered With Hiring Of Chris Field

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

DLA Piper announced a strategic appointment to its Corporate practice, with Chris Field set to join as a partner in its London office in September 2025. Field, a highly respected private equity veteran, makes the move from Dechert, where he co-headed their private equity practice. This high-profile hire underscores DLA Piper's commitment to strengthening its formidable private equity capabilities globally.

DLA Piper: Real Estate Practice Expanded With Addition Of Devan Popat In LA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 31, 2025

DLA Piper announced a significant expansion of its Real Estate practice with the addition of Devan Popat as a Partner in its Los Angeles office. This strategic move aims to further strengthen the firm's real estate capabilities, both regionally and globally.

VestGen: Leadership Team Expanded With New National Head Of Advisors And Director Of Insurance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jul 29, 2025

VestGen Wealth Partners is transforming the wealth management industry by addressing advisor succession while providing exceptional client service across generations. The firm recently appointed Rob Bondiman as National Head of Advisors and Matt LaLonde as Director of Insurance to lead VestGen Insurance Partners (VGIP).