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Paul Weiss hires Akin disputes head for London litigation launch

Paul Weiss hires Akin disputes head for London litigation launch
Elisha Juttla
Elisha Juttla
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1 April 2025
Disputes

Paul Weiss is set to hire Richard Hornshaw, Akin’s international head of disputes, to kickstart a litigation team in London. 

Hornshaw, recognised as a Legal 500 leading partner for premium commercial litigation, represents financial institutions in cross-border disputes, with a focus on finance and securities law, as well as restructuring and insolvency. 

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