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Baker McKenzie Publish Global Disputes Forecast Report

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Baker McKenzie Disputes Report The Global Disputes Forecast 2024 report recently published by Baker McKenzie highlights several key findings and trends in the global disputes landscape. The full report can be downloaded at this link. The report summary: Economic Pressures and Disputes Economic challenges are expected to drive an increase in disputes across various sectors. […]

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Another Law Merger As Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca Join Forces

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Law Merger Mania Continues Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca have decided to tie the knot, creating what’s set to be a legal powerhouse, creating a firm that will crack the top 70 in the US by revenue. This strategic combination, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The merger brings together two established

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McGuire Woods Expands West Coast with former Prosecutor and Fintech GC

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Shailika Shah Kotiya and Aaron Marienthal Join McGuireWoods in San Francisco  Partners Bolster Firm’s Financial Services Litigation and Regulatory Capabilities SAN FRANCISCO – McGuireWoods continues its West Coast expansion with the addition of former federal prosecutor Shailika Shah Kotiya (pictured) and former fintech general counsel and accomplished litigator Aaron Marienthal, who join the firm’s Financial Services & Securities Enforcement

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Paul Hastings’ Bold Big Law Hiring Strategy Fuels Impressive Growth

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What Is Paul Hastings Doing Differently From Other Big Law Firms? Ben Thomson, Big Law contributing writer A rush of new partners, an aggressive hiring strategy, rapid growth – Paul Hastings has been leading the charge for Big Law growth, producing some remarkable results with the hands-on approach of Chair Frank Lopez. Frank Lopez is

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David Boies Named American Lawyer’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Honoree

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David Boies, Chairman  BSF Founder and Chairman David Boies has been named one of The American Lawyer‘s 2024 Lifetime Achievement honorees, which honors professionals who have left an indelible mark on the legal profession through their substantive area of work as well as a strong public service component, whether that be through government work, diversity and inclusion efforts,

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Linklaters Continues To Expand US Firm With New Partner Addition

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Linklaters expands its US footprint with the addition of former Simpson Thacher partner Michael Torkin following the recent expansion of the firm with the addition of a six-person legal team from Shearman & Sterling. The firm’s media statement is below – Linklaters Adds Senior Restructuring and Insolvency Partner Michael Torkin, Further Expanding US and Global

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Winstead Opens Nashville Office in ‘Hot’ Market

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September 3, 2024 – Winstead announces the establishment of a Nashville office with the addition of 4 Nashville-based shareholders:  construction lawyers Christopher Dunn and Keith Randall, land use attorney Emily Lamb, and commercial litigator Jeremy Oliver.  Joining them is associate Will Stout. “Nashville is one of the country’s hottest and most dynamic markets. We have worked with

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Freshfields adds leading Capital Markets Partner in New York

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Clients to Benefit from Combination of New Partner’s Financial Institutions and Fintech Experience with Firm’s Global Financial Regulatory Strength Freshfields announced today that Christopher (Chris) DeCresce has joined the firm as a capital markets partner based in New York. Chris’s practice focuses on capital markets, SEC reporting and securities law compliance. He has extensive experience representing companies

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Texas Litigation Law Move Boosts Legal Boutique

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Texas Litigation Guns Shift Firms Fourteen trial lawyers from Hunton Andrews Kurth have joined the Houston-based law firm Hicks Thomas, making a sizeable expansion for Hicks Thomas, enhancing its litigation strength and a major boost for the litigation firm The additional lawyers significantly expand Hicks Thomas, increasing its lawyer headcount by 50 percent from 28

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