The Departed Marco Cillario Why would a partner quit an elite London law firm with decades of history, Rolls-Royce support and a superb client…
Keeping home fires burning – DLA Piper chief Picón to join Latham & Watkins in Spain Tom Baker Moving to the highest-grossing firm in the world from one that used to hold that position, DLA Piper senior partner…
International round-up: Europe focus for new offices and key hires while Clydes US deal hits buffers Tom Baker In a busy week for international practices, DWF has made a breakthrough on the continent, opening its first Italy office…
Kennedys ramps up expansion at home and abroad with double hire from Mayer Brown and launch of Bermuda office Kathryn McCann Top-50 insurance specialist Kennedys has continued its rapid expansion both in London and further afield with a double hire from…
HSF launches in Milan with hire of Simmons Italian disputes head Tom Baker Strengthening its considerable European disputes offering, Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) will open in Milan with the hire of Simmons &…
Linklaters throws down gauntlet as Latham funds co-head makes rare City switch Marco Cillario In an unusual City move from a US firm to the Magic Circle, Latham & Watkins co-head of investment funds…
Revolving doors: firms make key in-house hires as partners move in opposite direction Tom Baker In a brisk week for lateral hires, Global 100 firms have looked in-house to boost their senior ranks while private…
Revolving Doors: Hogan Lovells and OC bolster City ranks while Kennedys ramps up US practice with three-partner hire Marco Cillario It has been another busy seven days for senior recruitment, with a host of top 50 UK law firms making…
Simmons & Simmons becomes third international firm to launch in Ireland since Brexit vote with key local hire Marco Cillario While there hasn’t been the anticipated rush of City firms into alternative European financial centres since the UK voted for…
DWF adds to senior ranks once more as Addleshaws heavyweight Carpenter jumps ship Kathryn McCann A month after recruiting former DLA Piper leader Sir Nigel Knowles, DWF has brought in a senior hand again with…
Revolving doors: Dechert makes London play with Kirkland duo as firms strengthen abroad Tom Baker The pace of lateral hiring has picked up during the past week with a number of appointments in the UK…
BLM takes 30-lawyer team from Slater and Gordon to launch commercial practice Tom Baker In another blow to the flagging UK arm of Slater and Gordon (S&G), 33 of the firm’s lawyers have departed…
Latham hires New York playmaker to bolster M&A team in significant loss for A&O Tom Baker Latham & Watkins has secured a senior hire from a Magic Circle competitor in New York, recruiting Allen & Overy (A&O)…
Expansive Pinsents ships in four Norton Rose Fulbright partners for third Oz office launch Marco Cillario Pinsent Masons is continuing its sustained international expansion drive with a new Australian arm in Perth and the hire of…
Revolving doors: Global 100 firms target key international markets as City sees recruitment lull Marco Cillario In a quieter week for lateral hiring in the City, Global 100 firms have been strengthening their international operations. Mayer…
‘Real estate up the agenda’: CMS brings across Paris team from Herbert Smith Marco Cillario CMS is continuing its global expansion with news that its French member firm has hired a two-partner real estate team…
Revolving doors: Osborne Clarke and Morgan Lewis make senior hires as City recruitment takes a breath Marco Cillario After an initial flurry of hires in September there has been a pause for breath, leaving Osborne Clarke (OC) and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius to bring…
Revolving doors: International firms return to hiring season with multiple City and global recruits Marco Cillario International law firms have returned from the summer break in acquisition mode, with Berwin Leighton Paisner, Bird & Bird, Taylor…
CC pushes on with stateside lateral spree adding disputes trio in Washington Tom Baker As a season of disputes and regulatory hiring for international firms in Washington DC continues apace, Clifford Chance (CC) has continued…
Revolving doors: DLA, Kirkland and Pinsents bring in partners as firms gear up for the crucial post-summer period Kathryn McCann With August drawing to a close, London’s simmering lateral hire market is already heating up again with DLA Piper, Pinsent…
