16 new shareholders have been promoted throughout Baker Donelson.

O2 Investment Partners, a private equity firm, recently received advice from Honigman on its collaboration with Steffl Drilling & Pump and the Steffl family. The company offers commercial, residential, agricultural, and municipal clients water well drilling and repair services.

With the addition of partners Allen G. Kadish, Gerard DiConza, and Harrison H.D. Breakstone, as well as associate Paris Gyparakis in the firm’s New York office, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (“SGR”) is pleased to announce the growth of its Bankruptcy, Financial Restructuring, and Creditors’ Rights practice.

Michael B. Sichter is now an of counsel lawyer in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group of Spencer Fane LLP’s Kansas City, Missouri, office.

Former DOJ Prosecutor Returns to Sullivan & Cromwell Sullivan & Cromwell LLP has welcomed back a former attorney following five years of public service with the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division

Sullivan & Cromwell Welcomes John Liolos Back to Litigation and Investigations Team Sullivan & Cromwell LLP has announced that John Liolos has rejoined the firm, strengthening its litigation, criminal defense, and investigations practice in New York.

Jenner & Block Adds Former WilmerHale Partner to Commercial Litigation Team Jenner & Block LLP has strengthened its litigation capabilities with the addition of a former partner from WilmerHale, the firm announced Tuesday.

Kirkland & Ellis Hires Paul Weiss’ Head of European M&A in Key London Move Kirkland & Ellis has strengthened its corporate bench in London with the hire of the head of European M&A from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, marking a significant lateral move in the competitive U.K. legal market.

Allianz SE Completes $750 Million Perpetual Restricted Tier 1 Notes Issuance Allianz SE has successfully completed an issuance of $750 million 6.5% Perpetual Fixed Rate Resettable Restricted Tier 1 Notes on April 22, strengthening its capital position through the international debt capital markets.

Hogan Lovells Welcomes Xin Tao as Partner in Washington, D.C. Global law firm Hogan Lovells has announced that Xin Tao has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology practice, based in Washington, D.C.