Law Firm Hiring

Breaking news and analysis of law firm partner moves, lateral hiring trends and law school graduate employment.

International Edition

White & Case Launches Jo'Burg Commercial Litigation Practice with Baker McKenzie Hire

By Jennigay Coetzer | January 18, 2024

The firm has been steadily growing its Africa practice, climbing the regional rankings from 21st to 16th in 2023, now counting around 83 lawyers.

2 minute read

International Edition

Gibson Dunn Rehires Freshfields London Restructuring Partner

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | January 18, 2024

The partner was only at Freshfields for 18 months

2 minute read
International Edition

Hill Dickinson Links Up with Former Ince Group for Cyprus Launch

By Charlotte Johnstone | January 18, 2024

The launch brings in a team of two former Ince partners, alongside three associates.

2 minute read

International Edition

Squire Builds Out Italian M&A and Energy Practice With Partner Hire From K&L Gates

By Anne Bagamery | January 18, 2024

Firms in Italy have been building up their teams in M&A, private equity, energy and infrastructure in anticipation of growth in transactional and reconstruction work, lawyers have told Law.com International.

3 minute read
International Edition

As the Thai Competitive Landscape Shifts, Firms Are Testing Out New Waters

By Jessica Seah | January 17, 2024

More and more Thai companies have been acquiring overseas assets, prompting domestic and regional law firms in Thailand to expand their global capabilities.

6 minute read
International Edition

Freshfields Hits Akin for London-Based Private Funds Partner

By Charlotte Johnstone | January 17, 2024

It is expected to be the preliminary step to a further expansion that will see the firm add 10 private funds lawyers across its London and New York offices.

2 minute read
International Edition

Han Kun, Lewis Silkin Take Partners from Mayer Brown, Gall in Hong Kong

By Jessica Seah | January 17, 2024

Bonnie Yung joins Han Kun while Kenix Yuen joins Lewis Silkin.

3 minute read
International Edition

K&L Gates Hires Projects Partner as Brisbane Prepares to Host Olympics

By Christopher Niesche | January 17, 2024

Justin O'Callaghan was a principal in McInnes Wilson Lawyers in Australia.

2 minute read
International Edition

DLA Piper Takes Disputes Partner and Counsel From Simmons in Paris

By Rick Mitchell | January 16, 2024

Guillaume-Denis Faure also previously worked at Winston & Strawn.

2 minute read
International Edition

Gianni & Origoni Snags Tax Partner in Milan for Cross-Border Team

By Anne Bagamery | January 16, 2024

The new partner, who practiced previously at Legance and Linklaters, adds to the Italian firm's capabilities in cross-border M&A and private equity.

2 minute read
Daily Report Online

On the Move: Maynard Nexsen Looks to Rebuild Cybersecurity Team; Taylor English Adds Tax Partner

By Thomas Spigolon | February 9, 2024

"We're going to continue to look to build it and grow it," said Maynard Nexsen CEO Jeff Grantham

6 minute read
The American Lawyer

Law Firms Witnessed a 'Return to Profit Growth' in 2023

By Justin Henry | February 9, 2024

After profits per equity partner dipped by 5.7% in 2022, they climbed by 6.6% in the last year, according to data from Citi's Global Wealth at Work Law Firm Group.

5 minute read
Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: Balch & Bingham Hires Adam and Reese Partner, Constangy Adds CDF Labor Law Partner

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | February 9, 2024

Balch & Bingham welcomed Phil Buffington to the firm's Jackson, Mississippi, office as a partner in the banking and financial services practice; Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete announced Thomas Song has joined the firm's Orange County, California, office as a partner.

1 minute read
Texas Lawyer

$1.9M in Attorney Fees Awarded—But No Lawyer Sanctions

By Adolfo Pesquera | February 9, 2024

The court found the plaintiff's attorneys reasonably spent 3,291 hours litigating the breach-of-contract and trade secrets misappropriation issues.

4 minute read
The American Lawyer

Fried Frank Hires Goodwin PE Trio in London

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | February 9, 2024

The move comes just days after Simpson Thacher hired a Skadden disputes partner, showing that hiring activity at U.S. firms in London continues apace.

3 minute read
New York Law Journal

Litigation Boutique Rebrands as Name Partner Joins SDNY Leadership Team

By Jane Wester | February 9, 2024

The firm now known as Krieger Lewin was founded in 2017 by three former SDNY prosecutors, and former AUSA Dan Noble is now joining its ranks.

4 minute read
The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn Hires From Weil Gotshal in Germany

By Cian Muenster | February 9, 2024

Gibson Dunn's German offices in Munich and Frankfurt already comprise over 55 lawyers. Rapp is the sixth partner to be promoted or hired by the firm in Germany in the past two years.

2 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Feb. 9, 2024—Post & Schell, Cipriani & Werner, Knox McLaughlin

By Victoria Pfefferle-Gillot | February 9, 2024

Post & Schell recently announced that the firm's principals have elected principal and co-chair of the firm's construction practice group, Mason Avrigian Jr., as a member of the firm's board of directors.

2 minute read
New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Stevens & Lee; Schenck Price; Einhorn Barbarito; Trenk Isabel; Rawle & Henderson; Lowenstein Sandler; Capehart Scatchard

By Donovan Swift | February 8, 2024

Stevens & Lee welcomes a litigation and finance consultant; Lowenstein Sandler names a new chair for white collar criminal defense; and more moves.

7 minute read
Texas Lawyer

New Fort Worth Trial Firm Adds Offices in Dallas, West Texas

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | February 8, 2024

Vartabedian Hester & Haynes, launched on Jan. 29 with 10 lawyers who departed Alston & Bird, opened an office in Dallas with two Holland & Knight litigators.

3 minute read

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