New York and Singapore——Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP this week announced plans to open an office in Singapore with Ian Ho and Tony King named Co-Heads of the Firm’s Asia Private Equity Practice, reflecting their leadership roles and recognized strength in advising sponsors on high‑value, cross‑border transactions in the Asia-Pacific. Both Ian and Tony will
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A significant UK regional law firm with 85 staff and £15m turnover has been acquired by national legasl group LawFront. LawFront’s acquisition of Field Seymour Parkes (FSP) sees the Reading-based law firm join partner brands include Brachers, Farleys, Fisher Jones Greenwood, Nelsons, Slater Heelis and Trethowans. FSP practices in real estate, corporate, private client, employment, and
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International law firm Bird & Bird today announces that its partnership has re-elected Christian Bartsch as CEO for a further four-year term. Christian has served as CEO since April 2022. Christian spearheaded the launch of the firm’s five-year strategy in May 2024, moving the whole firm forward through the delivery of key pillars shaped around
Squire Patton Boggs has announced the appointment of Andrew Wilkinson as the firm’s new European Managing Partner. He will succeed Jonathan Jones effective May 1, 2026. “Andrew is a respected leader whose deep understanding of our business and clients will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our firm and provide expert, sure-footed guidance around the world,” said Chair
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Today marks a new era for Mallesons as the top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. As an independent firm, Mallesons will complement its partnership and over 1,200 lawyers in Australia and Singapore with long-standing relationships with elite firms
Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation Announces Postgraduate Scholarship and Travel and Learning Award Recipients The Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship and Travel and Learning Awards round. A total of nine exceptional individuals have been selected to receive support through the Foundation’s postgraduate scholarships and Travel
Lowenstein Sandler has announced the addition of Christopher A. Ward, formerly Co-chair of Polsinelli’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice and the immediate Past President of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI). The firm will also open a new office in Wilmington, Delaware as the firm continues its expansion of its restructuring services in connection with its Vision 2030
RIYADH, March 30, 2026 – Global law firm Reed Smith today announced the acquisition of a leading Saudi corporate team from AlAmmar Law, including Mohammed Alammar and Anmar Algharifi as partners and Norah Alqasem as an associate in its Riyadh office. The appointments significantly enhance Reed Smith’s corporate offering in Saudi Arabia and reflect the firm’s
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Article source: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Image Source Communities today rely on a wide network of professionals to maintain safety, fairness, and stability. Public service careers within the justice system now include investigators, analysts, correctional specialists, and policy experts who work together to address crime and its causes. The demand for skilled
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At least fifteen Am Law 100 firms are dangling sums of up to $50,000 at first-year law students who haven’t yet sat their first exams. The stated purpose is public service. The real purpose is something else entirely. LawFuel Staff· – March 30, 2026 · Law Firm Recruiting There’s a talent war going on in
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