Legal News & Industry Insights

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Simmons strengthens derivatives and trading offering with partner hire
Simmons & Simmons has appointed Joseph Wren as a partner in its London derivatives and trading practice.
September 11, 2025
Travers Partner Walks to Simmons in Busy Week for London Hiring
Simmons & Simmons has strengthened its derivatives and trading services by hiring a partner from Travers Smith, as it recovers...
September 11, 2025
US Olympic Committee Plucks Legal Chief From Southeastern Conference
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has appointed William King as general counsel. He previously served as the Southeastern Conference’s...
September 11, 2025
AI and Privacy on a Legal Collision Course: Steps Businesses Should Take Now
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies presents growing risks for businesses. In response to recent privacy class action...
September 11, 2025
Cahill Relocates to Larger DC Office, Eyeing Expansion in Region
Cahill, Gordon & Reindel has relocated to a larger office in downtown Washington, D.C., to enhance its regional presence. “Historically,...
September 11, 2025
Cleary Elects New Managing Partner, While Gerstenzang Will Hold New Senior Partner Role
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is set to adopt a new leadership structure, with Jeffrey Karpf elected as managing partner...
September 11, 2025
Not Just Lawyers: Lit Finance Investment Decision-Making Involves ‘Extensive’ Due Diligence Team
The decision-making process for third-party litigation financiers involves assessing not just legal factors, but also financial risks and costs. This...
September 11, 2025
‘We’re Here to Stay’: Firms Are Hungry for Pittsburgh Real Estate
Several law firms are opening offices in Pittsburgh due to its rising status as a secondary market. Two Pennsylvania midsize...
September 11, 2025
Litigation Is the ‘Piston Firing’ Within Big Law’s Business Engine. So How Are Firms Investing?
In a year of uncertainty for corporate practices, major law firms have found stability in their litigation and dispute resolution...
September 11, 2025
With Market ‘Competitive’ as Ever, Mayer Brown Adds 6-Lawyer Infrastructure Team
Mayer Brown has expanded its energy project finance team by adding partners from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Vinson...
September 11, 2025
Kirkland Lures Fintech Regulatory Partner From McDermott
This week, McDermott Will & Schulte, a recently merged firm, lost a financial technology regulatory partner to Kirkland & Ellis....
September 11, 2025
Skadden, Perkins Coie, BCLP Add New Talent to DC Offices
Don Vieira, a partner at Sequoia, a startup capital firm, has returned to Skadden. Ted Dowd became a partner at...
September 11, 2025