Law Firm Partners

Hogan Lovells recruits US partner duo for London energy practice

By Friederike Heine | May 5, 2011

Hogan Lovells has boosted its infrastructure and project finance practice in London with the hire of energy partners Matthew Williams and John Deacon from US law firm Hunton & Williams. The two partners, who joined the firm earlier this week (1 May), both focus on the energy sector, working on project finance deals as well as related regulatory, trading and M&A matters.

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Allen & Overy boosts Germany with Hogan Lovells hire

By Simon Petersen | May 3, 2011

Allen & Overy (A&O) has strengthened its Frankfurt employment practice with the hire of a partner from Hogan Lovells. Hans-Peter Loew, who joined Hogan Lovells in 1996 and has been the managing partner of the firm's Frankfurt office since 2004, is set to join A&O in the coming months, with his start-date still to be finalised.

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Pinsents adds two partners in Dubai boost

By Simon Petersen | April 21, 2011

Pinsent Masons has boosted its Middle East projects and construction team with two new partners, with one more set to relocate to the region later this year. Projects and finance specialist Simon Harvey will join Pinsents' Dubai office from Baker & McKenzie this June, while international arbitration specialist Bjorn Gehle will join in July from Clayton Utz's Sydney base. Gehle, a special counsel at the Australian firm, advises on infrastructure and construction projects, international trade, energy and resources as well as corporate disputes.

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Asset finance - increasingly not for every banking team

By Georgina Stanley | April 14, 2011

Recent weeks have seen no less than five asset finance partner moves announced, with Berwin Leighton Paisner, Ince & Co, Mayer Brown, and, most notably, Hogan Lovells all moving to strengthen their City practices. While the timing of the appointments is more down to coincidence than any single driver in the market, the moves illustrate the differing approaches to asset finance across large law firms.

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International Edition

Asset finance - increasingly not for every banking team

By Georgina Stanley | April 14, 2011

Recent weeks have seen no less than five asset finance partner moves announced, with Berwin Leighton Paisner, Ince & Co, Mayer Brown, and, most notably, Hogan Lovells all moving to strengthen their City practices. While the timing of the appointments is more down to coincidence than any single driver in the market, the moves illustrate the differing approaches to asset finance across large law firms.

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BLP hires ex-Paul Hastings City partner in finance push

By Sofia Lind | April 14, 2011

Hire part of practice shake-up as asset finance gets strategic focus

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Nabarro adds two partners from Reed Smith and Pinsents

By Friederike Heine | April 14, 2011

Nabarro has recruited two partners for its London headquarters with a double hire from Pinsent Masons and Reed Smith. The new additions, George Lubega and Philip Olmer, will join Nabarro next month (3 May) in the City law firm's commercial litigation and real estate practices respectively. Litigator Lubega is joining from Pinsents as the 27th partner in Nabarro's commercial disputes practice. He specialises in commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, and acts for a number of corporate clients and government departments.

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A&O analysis of lateral hiring shows 90% partner retention at firm

By Sofia Lind | March 15, 2011

Allen & Overy (A&O) has reviewed its lateral partner hiring programme over the last seven years, with the firm retaining more than 90% of the partners it brought in over the period. The magic circle firm's research, which comes against a backdrop of increasing numbers of UK and US firms taking a detailed look at their lateral hiring record, found A&O has brought in 95 partners over the last seven years, 19 of whom were hired for the firm's Australia launch last year. Of the total, only nine have departed.

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The Recorder

On the Move: Tracking the Ins and Outs of California Lawyers

By Aleeza Furman | August 16, 2019

New hires and promotions from across the California legal market.

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New York Law Journal

Kirkland Litigator Moves to Steptoe, Citing Firm's Cross-Border Strength

By Jack Newsham | August 16, 2019

New York-based Kritzer said he was impressed by Steptoe's work on cross-border matters, including its enforcement of awards against Venezuela.

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Daily Business Review

For Jeffrey Tew, the Legal Profession is a Family Affair

By Zach Schlein | August 16, 2019

The Rennert Vogel Mandler & Rodriguez partner grew up watching his grandfather practice law, and now works alongside his son at the Miami law firm.

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National Law Journal

Covington Joins NAACP Push to Scrap Confederate Names From Virginia Schools

By Ryan Lovelace | August 16, 2019

In Hanover County, the NAACP is suing to change the names of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

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Litigation Daily

Craig Warned to Cut the Chumminess With Former Skadden Colleagues at Trial

By C. Ryan Barber | August 16, 2019

An encounter underscored an awkward dynamic of Greg Craig’s case in Washington's federal trial court: Friends and former colleagues are being called to testify against him.

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National Law Journal

Greg Craig Is Warned: Cut the Chumminess With Former Skadden Colleagues at Trial

By C. Ryan Barber | August 16, 2019

An encounter underscored an awkward dynamic of Greg Craig’s case in Washington's federal trial court: Friends and former colleagues are being called to testify against him.

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National Law Journal

Washington Wrap: ABA Report Reveals DC Lawyers’ Premier Perch

By Ryan Lovelace | August 16, 2019

Washington, D.C., has one lawyer for every 13 residents, and they're some of the best-paid attorneys in the country.

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New York Law Journal

Flat Fee or Hourly Rate? A Solo Attorney’s Question

By Janet Falk | August 16, 2019

For those solo attorneys who previously worked at firms in private practice, the rates for their services were set by firm management, largely based on seniority and experience. Now, as a solo practitioner, it is time to calculate the amount of the fee, the basis for service and any payment accommodation. In her Best Practices for Solo Practices column, Janet Falk explores the options, writing that the fees and payment plan that a solo attorney sets today will likely evolve over time.

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National Law Journal

At Greg Craig's Trial, Skadden Arps Is Watching—And Testifying

By C. Ryan Barber | August 15, 2019

A Skadden partner was the government's first witness, and several other Skadden lawyers could soon be called to the stand. The testimony offers a peek inside the firm, where Gregory Craig formerly was a partner.

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Litigation Daily

At Greg Craig's Trial, Skadden Is Watching—And Testifying

By C. Ryan Barber | August 15, 2019

A Skadden partner was the government's first witness, and several other Skadden lawyers could soon be called to the stand. The testimony offers a peek inside the firm, where Gregory Craig formerly was a partner.

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