Law firms Restructurings pick up as Davis Polk makes European bow while Plainer moves to DLA Elisha Juttla · 12 November 2024 · 4 min read Restructuring Strategic recruitment Davis Polk DLA Piper It’s been an active start to the week for restructuring lateral moves in the City, as Sidley co-heads Mark Knight and Jifree Cader have joined Davis Polk, and Adam Plainer, co-chair of Dechert’s global restructuring group, has moved to DLA Piper.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryRevolving Doors: Simpson Thacher launches in Singapore as Ropes, Clifford Chance build in ParisLaw firmsEliza Winter7 Apr 2026‘The US are taking over’ – will DLA’s integration shift the balance of power?Law firmsEliza Winter24 Mar 2026A&O Shearman, HSF Kramer and E.ON among contenders for Legal 500 ESG AwardsLaw firmsNews Editor18 Mar 2026Sidley hits Clifford Chance for heavyweight restructuring duo as firm’s London hiring gathers paceLaw firmsWill Lewallen31 Mar 2026Trowers takes high-profile restructuring role as Mandelson-founded advisory firm collapsesLaw firmsEliza Winter20 Feb 2026Simpson Thacher hires Kirkland financial restructuring heavyweight for Dallas launchLaw firmsKate Peacock19 Feb 2026Freshfields launches in Boston with Latham private capital M&A hireLaw firmsElisha Juttla24 Feb 2025Revolving Doors: Hogan Lovells and Linklaters boost competition as Simpson Thacher snaps up US funds quartetLaw firmsAnna Huntley20 Feb 2025Revolving Doors: Clifford Chance, Akin and Dechert bolster PE and finance teams in the CityLaw firmsElisha Juttla14 Feb 2025