Revolving Doors: King & Spalding, Olswang and Sullivan & Cromwell in key partner hires

The past week saw a clutch of firms including Kennedys, Olswang, King & Spalding and Sullivan & Cromwell make key partner hires as US firms’ assault on the City continues apace.

King & Spalding launched its London trade practice on 20 May 2013 with the hire of Bird & Bird head of international trade and customs for Brussels and London, Iain MacVay, as the firm continues to expand its global trade offering.
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Olswang creates executive committee in management overhaul

Olswang has concluded an extensive governance review that has seen the creation of an executive committee responsible for the firm’s management and strategy.

The review, led by general counsel Simon Callander, has also resulted in a complete overhaul of the firm’s board, which will now reflect the voice of the partnership and act as a check and balance to the committee’s primary decision-making role.

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