DLA Piper extends arbitration practice with key hire in Singapore
Top arbitration lawyer Yu Jin Tay has joined DLA Piper as co-chair of the firm’s international arbitration practice.
Quinn Emanuel welcomes arbitration expert in new Paris office
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has recruited Philippe Pinsolle as managing partner of its new Paris office.
Leading competition lawyer launches Caiazzo Donnini Pappalardo & Associati in Rome
Just months after joining Grimaldi Studio Legale, Rino Caiazzo has left to open Caiazzo Donnini Pappalardo & Associati – CDP Studio Legale.
Walmart legal team to be led by Karen Roberts from February
Wal-Mart Stores has appointed Karen Roberts as executive vice president and general counsel effective 1 February.
K&L Gates to team up with leading Australian firm in the New Year
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP and Australian firm Middletons have agreed to merge in 2013.
South African legal market continues to attract international interest
Baker & McKenzie and Linklaters LLP are the newest firms to expand into South Africa following a recent wave of international firms launching in the region including Norton Rose and Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP.
US product safety organisation announces new GC
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the appointment of Stephanie Tsacoumis as general counsel based in Washington, DC.
Stephen Drymer joins disputes boutique in Montreal
Stephen Drymer has joined boutique firm Woods LLP in Montreal as a partner and head of international arbitration and ADR.
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