AGIP: Richard Shoylekov, formerly general counsel of the Milan-based oil and gas company has joined the London office of US firm Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft as counsel.

AMP: The Australian Insurance giant has appointed David Cohen as its new general counsel. Cohen has been a partner at Allens Arthur Robinson since 1991. Prue Milne, who is currently acting general counsel, has been appointed company secretary.