Leadership

Finnegan Adds Life Sciences Litigator Jin Ooi To Strengthen Global IP Litigation Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Finnegan announced that Jin Ooi has joined the firm's London office as a partner, enhancing its global intellectual property litigation capabilities across key markets.

Balyasny Asset Management: Chief AI Officer Highlights Firmwide Adoption Of OpenAI Tools

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Balyasny Asset Management said Chief AI Officer Charlie Flanagan recently discussed with OpenAI for Business how advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating research and automation across the investment firm.

Raymond James Appoints Seth Ford As Chief Architect To Advance Enterprise Technology And AI Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Raymond James has appointed Seth Ford as Senior Vice President and Chief Architect, a newly expanded role aimed at accelerating the firm's enterprise technology strategy and the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics capabilities.

K&L Gates Adds ETF And Digital Assets Lawyer Edward Baer To Asset Management Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

K&L Gates announced that Edward Baer has joined the firm's Asset Management and Investment Funds practice as a partner in San Francisco. Baer joined the firm from Ropes & Gray and brings extensive experience advising exchange-traded funds, investment companies, and asset managers on regulatory, governance, compliance, operational, and capital markets matters.

White & Case Adds Anirudh Bansal As Litigation Partner In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

White & Case announced the appointment of Anirudh Bansal as a partner in its New York office, expanding the firm's Global Litigation Practice and strengthening its capabilities in complex litigation, white collar defense, and high-stakes regulatory matters.

White & Case Adds David Makso To Global Tax And Investment Funds Practices In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

White & Case announced that David Makso has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in its Global Tax Practice and Investment Funds Practice. The addition further strengthens the firm's ability to advise international sponsors and corporate clients on complex cross-border transactions and fund formation matters.

Skadden: Monica Freas Joins Financial Institutions Regulatory Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 10, 2026

Skadden announced that Monica Freas has joined the firm as a partner in its Financial Institutions Regulatory Group, adding more than two decades of senior leadership experience from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Most recently, Freas served as acting senior deputy comptroller for regional and midsize financial institutions and previously held roles as deputy comptroller for large bank supervision and director of enforcement, overseeing supervision of some of the nation's largest and most complex financial institutions.

White & Case Adds David Adams To Financial Services Regulatory Practice In Washington, D.C.

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

White & Case announced that David Adams has joined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as a partner in its Financial Services Regulatory Practice and Global Private Capital Industry Group. His arrival expands the firm's capabilities at the intersection of financial regulation, technology, and private capital as clients increasingly navigate complex and rapidly evolving markets.

DLA Piper: Michael Dorf Joins Northern California M&A Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

DLA Piper announced that Michael Dorf has joined the firm in San Francisco as part of its continued expansion of its Northern California corporate practice. Dorf is a veteran dealmaker with more than two decades of experience advising clients on complex domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, minority investments, and other strategic transactions.

Skadden: Sarah Ridel Rejoins Firm As Energy And Infrastructure Projects Partner In Houston

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Skadden announced that Sarah Ridel has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Energy and Infrastructure Projects Group in Houston. Ridel returns to the firm after serving as assistant vice president and assistant general counsel at Pattern Energy Group, a leading developer and operator of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects.

Sidley Elects 52 New Partners Across Global Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Sidley announced the election of 52 new partners across its offices and practice areas, with the promotions becoming effective on June 1. The new partnership class reflects the firm's continued investment in developing talent and strengthening its capabilities across transactional, regulatory, restructuring, and litigation practices.

Dentons Adds Christopher Neal And Selman Ansari As Corporate Partners In Dubai

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Dentons announced the appointment of Christopher Neal and Selman Ansari as partners in its Dubai office, strengthening the firm's corporate practice and expanding its capabilities in transactional and regulatory matters across the Middle East.

Kirkland & Ellis Launches Tokyo Office And Adds Three Dealmakers To Expand Asia Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Kirkland & Ellis announced that it will open an office in Tokyo, extending its long-standing transactional practice in Asia and establishing a presence in one of the world's largest and most sophisticated economies. The new office marks the firm's 24th worldwide and comes as Japan experiences strong momentum in private equity investment and cross-border mergers and acquisitions activity.

White & Case Adds Shao-Ling Angoh To Global Debt Finance Practice In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

White & Case announced that Shao-Ling Angoh has joined the firm's London office as a partner in its Global Debt Finance Practice, Global Financial Institutions Industry Group, and Global Private Capital Industry Group. The appointment strengthens the firm's growing fund finance capabilities and expands its ability to serve financial institutions, sponsors, and private capital clients globally.

Dentons Adds Christina Paul And Charles Wolf To Miami Commercial Litigation Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Dentons US announced the addition of Christina Paul as a partner in its Commercial Litigation practice in Miami, alongside Commercial Litigation counsel Charles Wolf. The duo strengthens the firm's capabilities in complex business disputes and regulatory matters, particularly across the maritime, transportation, and hospitality sectors.

Latham Adds Casey Berger To Securities And M&A Litigation Practice In Houston

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Latham & Watkins announced that Walter "Casey" Berger has joined the firm's Houston office as a partner in its Securities and M&A Litigation Practice. Berger is an experienced trial lawyer who focuses on securities litigation, merger-related disputes, and a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters.

Ropes & Gray: Peter Rosen Joins Global Secondaries Practice In New York

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Ropes & Gray announced that Peter Rosen has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in its Alternative Asset Opportunities group, further strengthening its global secondaries practice amid rapid growth in the market. Rosen's arrival marks the firm's 20th lateral partner hire of 2026 and adds experience gained from both private practice and leading investment organizations.

DLA Piper: Abrar Hussain Joins Emerging Growth And Venture Capital Practice In Palo Alto

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

DLA Piper announced that Abrar Hussain has joined the firm's Emerging Growth and Venture Capital practice as a partner in Palo Alto, further expanding its capabilities across life sciences, venture capital, and the broader innovation economy.

Troutman Pepper Locke Adds Ben Cheatham As Partner To Expand Energy Tax Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

Troutman Pepper Locke announced that Ben Cheatham has joined the firm's Tax and Benefits Practice Group as a partner based in Washington, D.C. His addition strengthens the firm's transactional tax capabilities and expands its presence in the renewable and transitional energy sectors.

White & Case Adds Jalpit Amin To Global M&A And Technology Practices In Chicago

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

White & Case announced that Jalpit Amin has joined the firm's Chicago office as a partner in its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Global Technology Industry Group, further strengthening the firm's capabilities in advising technology companies and private capital clients on complex transactions.

AristaMD Promotes Julia Jezmir To President And Chief Medical Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

AristaMD announced the promotion of Julia Jezmir, M.D., MBA, to President while she continues to serve as Chief Medical Officer. The expanded leadership role is intended to support the company's next phase of growth and strengthen its focus on helping risk-bearing primary care organizations improve specialty care access, patient outcomes, and cost management.

AvalonBay And Equity Residential Announce Leadership Team For $69 Billion Merger

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 9, 2026

AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential have unveiled the executive leadership team that will guide the combined company following the completion of their previously announced merger of equals, which is expected to close during the second half of 2026. The transaction will create one of the largest real estate companies in the United States, with more than 180,000 apartment units and an estimated pro forma enterprise value of approximately $69 billion.

Publicis’ Leo Constellation Appoints Javier Campopiano As Chief Creative Officer For The Americas And Iberia

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 8, 2026

Publicis Groupe announced the appointment of Javier Campopiano as Chief Creative Officer for Leo Constellation Americas and Iberia. In the role, Campopiano will report to Agathe Bousquet and Marco Venturelli, Global Co-CEOs of Leo Constellation, and will be responsible for advancing the network’s creative excellence across the Americas and Iberia.

Latham & Watkins Expands Texas Litigation Team With Addition Of Shayne Henry

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 8, 2026

Latham & Watkins announced that Shayne Henry has joined the firm's Austin office as a partner in its Complex Commercial Litigation Practice, further strengthening the firm's growing litigation presence in Texas and across the United States.

BioGene Therapeutics Appoints Ty Howton To Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 8, 2026

BioGene Therapeutics has announced the appointment of Ty Howton to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Howton brings nearly 30 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience, including 15 years as an executive team member and lead board advisor for public and private growth companies, with a track record of helping clinical-stage gene therapy and precision medicine companies transition to commercial-stage organizations.

Headline Welcomes Iñigo Garcia Gordobil As Global Head Of Investor Relations And Morgan Dickson As Director Of Capital Formation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 8, 2026

Headline, the global early-stage and growth venture capital firm with funds across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Brazil, has announced the appointments of Iñigo Garcia Gordobil as Partner and Global Head of Investor Relations, and Morgan Dickson as Director of Capital Formation. The two hires join Estelle Mamane, Headline's Head of Investor Relations Europe, to build out a dedicated investor relations function across the firm's global limited partner base.

Vi Promotes Spencer Honeyman To President Of Global Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 8, 2026

Vi, the AI execution layer for healthcare, life sciences, and wellness organizations, has announced the promotion of Spencer Honeyman to President, Global Growth. In his expanded role, Honeyman will continue to lead all revenue-generating functions across existing customer relationships and new business growth while also supporting Vi's strategic growth initiatives and long-term international expansion.

Citisoft Appoints Former Redwheel COO Nigel Hill As Managing Director And Senior Advisor For EMEA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 7, 2026

Citisoft has announced the appointment of Nigel Hill as Managing Director and Strategic Advisor, strengthening its senior advisory offering for the investment management industry across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Hill brings a career spanning senior leadership roles at Redwheel, Credit Suisse, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, giving him deep practitioner experience across the operational, technology, and client challenges facing buy-side firms today.

Tillo Appoints Michael Tigwell As Managing Director For UK And EMEA To Accelerate Global Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 7, 2026

Tillo, a global leader in rewards, incentives, and gift cards, has announced the appointment of Michael Tigwell as Managing Director for the UK and EMEA region. Tigwell joins at a pivotal moment as the company looks to build on a decade of growth and accelerate its ambition to become the world's leading rewards, incentives, and gift card provider. The appointment comes as CEO and Co-Founder Alex Preece shifts focus toward Tillo's continued expansion into the U.S. market.

Ambienta Appoints Jérôme Losson As Partner And Head Of Portfolio Operations To Strengthen Value Creation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jun 7, 2026

Ambienta SGR, one of Europe's leading asset managers focused on environmental sustainability, has announced the appointment of Jérôme Losson as Partner and Head of Portfolio Operations, Private Equity. The hire is designed to strengthen Ambienta's value creation capabilities across its private equity portfolio as the firm evolves toward what it describes as a "Portfolio Management 2.0" approach — more integrated, data-driven, and focused on scaling performance across an increasingly complex and growing platform.