Power Firms

Ropes & Gray Raids Latham & Watkins for Eight-Lawyer Paris PE/M&A Team

Big Law, Headlining, Power Firms / March 25, 2026

In a bold lateral strike that underscores the fierce talent battle in Paris Big Law, Ropes & Gray has snapped up a high-powered eight-lawyer private equity and M&A group from rival Latham & Watkins.

The move, confirmed by multiple sources including The Lawyer andLaw.com International, brings three partners — Denis Criton, (pictured) Gaëtan Gianasso, and Michael Colle

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MoFo Chair Val Dahiya on ‘How I Made Chair’

Lawyers, Power Firms, Press Releases / March 13, 2026

Val Dahiya was profiled in ALM’s article, “How I Made Practice Group Chair: ‘Building a Culture of Excellence, Curiosity and Trust,’ Says Val Dahiya of Morrison Foerster.” Val describes her professional journey as a securities regulatory attorney. Val’s experience at the SEC’s Student Observer Program was pivotal. “I was deeply inspired by the securities lawyers

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Macfarlanes’ Curious New York Move: A Manhattan Office With No U.S. Law

Headlining, Power Firms, US Law / March 5, 2026

Macfarlanes Opens Manhattan Office – With a Deliberately Limited Mission Macfarlanes is joining the steady procession of London firms establishing a presence in New York. But unlike the usual BigLaw expansion playbook, the firm insists it has no intention of practising U.S. law. Instead, the profile City firm is opening what it calls a “representative

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Sullivan & Cromwell Strengthens London Private Capital Practice With Two Hires

Power Firms, Press Releases / February 16, 2026

LONDON (FEBRUARY 13, 2026) – Sullivan & Cromwell LLP announced today that Patrick Bright and William Needham will join the firm as partners. Their arrival continues the momentum in S&C’s London office, reflecting increased client demand for the most sophisticated advice across high yield, private credit, restructuring and special situations. “The addition of Patrick and Will marks another

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