Law firms

Brady Berg Rejoins Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 26,2020 /PRNewswire/ --Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that Braden "Brady" Berg has rejoined the firm as a partner in the San Francisco office.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., March 26,2020 /PRNewswire/ --Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that Braden "Brady" Berg has rejoined the firm as a partner in the San Francisco office.
  • We also know that, dating back to his prior work at Wilson Sonsini, Brady developed many collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues and everyone here is pleased to welcome him back to the firm."
  • Previously, he worked as an associate at Wilson Sonsini from 1999 to 2008, in the firm's Palo Alto and San Francisco offices.
  • Before Berg's initial tenure at Wilson Sonsini, he was an associate in Mintz Levin's Washington, D.C., office from 1996 to 1998.

Paul, Weiss Launches Online Coronavirus Relief Center to Help Those Impacted Financially by Pandemic

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today the launch of its Coronavirus Relief Center ( https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/transactional/coronavirus-covid-19-r... ), an online portal that will support the millions of Americans and small businesses facing financial devastation due to the economic dislocation caused by the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today the launch of its Coronavirus Relief Center ( https://www.paulweiss.com/practices/transactional/coronavirus-covid-19-r... ), an online portal that will support the millions of Americans and small businesses facing financial devastation due to the economic dislocation caused by the pandemic.
  • The resulting new website includes a repository of relief programs searchable by jurisdiction, explanations of eligibility requirements, guidance for accessing benefits, direct links and contact information for those responsible for administering the relief programs, and other resources.
  • In response to the launch of the Coronavirus Relief Center, numerous law firms, corporate leaders, in-house counsel, not-for-profit organizations and Fortune 500 corporations have reached out to Paul, Weiss about collaborating on the effort to help those most impacted by the pandemic.
  • We are fortunate to have the resources to help those who will be unable to navigate the voluminous new relief programs, sort through complex criteria and ultimately secure the emergency financial relief they need.

DLA Piper launches Coronavirus Resource Center

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Monday, March 23, 2020

These resources, as well as key contacts from firm offices around the world, are located in the CRC.

Key Points: 
  • These resources, as well as key contacts from firm offices around the world, are located in the CRC.
  • The materials cover a broad range of topics, including:
    "These are challenging and uncertain times, and we are pleased to be able to deliver much needed guidance to the market through these webinars and other information on our Coronavirus Resource Center," said John J. Gilluly III, global co-chair of DLA Piper's Corporate practice. "
  • As a global organization with over 70 offices across 40 countries, we are dealing with this crisis alongside our clients all over the world."
  • DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help clients with their legal needs around the world.

Paul, Weiss Adds Leading Tax Partner

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Monday, March 23, 2020

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Robert E. Holo is joining the firm as a partner in the Tax Department, resident in the New York office.

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  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Robert E. Holo is joining the firm as a partner in the Tax Department, resident in the New York office.
  • Mr. Holos practice focuses on international and domestic transactions, including all types of mergers, acquisitions, tax-free reorganizations and spin-offs; cross-border tax matters; joint ventures; and capital markets and financing transactions.
  • Rob is an exceptional tax attorney with deep experience and a sterling reputation, said Paul, Weiss Chairman Brad S. Karp.
  • We are delighted to welcome Rob to our partnership and back to Paul, Weiss, where he began his career as an associate.

United Kingdom Legal Services Market 2020-2023 Featuring Profiles of the Top 5 Players: DLA Piper Int'l, Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy, Linklaters, and Hogan Lovells - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 20, 2020

The report provides an annual market review of the UK legal services market.

Key Points: 
  • The report provides an annual market review of the UK legal services market.
  • The sections covered are Executive Summary; Legal Services Timeline; Market Structure; Market Developments; Key Players; Market Size & Trends; Key Market Segments; Practitioner Survey - 192 Professionals; Market Forecasts to 2023.
  • Companies profiled in the report are: DLA Piper, Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy, Linklaters, Hogan Lovells; listed law firms DWF, Gateley, Gordon Dadds, Keystone Law Group, Knights, Rosenblatt; consumer law firms Cooperative Legal Services, Irwin Mitchell, Simpson Millar, Slater & Gordon.
  • The revenue growth forecast for UK legal services market in both 2020 and 2021 is 4.9%, representing some improvement on 2019.

Joseph B. Tompkins, Jr., Esq., is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Prior to being employed at Sidley Austin, Tompkins worked full-time as a litigator with the U.S. Department of Justice, until 1982.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to being employed at Sidley Austin, Tompkins worked full-time as a litigator with the U.S. Department of Justice, until 1982.
  • Joseph B. Tompkins, Jr has been with Sidley Austin for the past 34 years.
  • One of Tompkins' major career accomplishments was representing Bank of America in litigation involving Parmalat, an Italian dairy company.
  • For more information about Joseph B. Tompkins, Jr. or the services that he provides, please visit: www.sidley.com or see his profile on www.LinkedIn.com .

Norton Rose Fulbright bolsters employment and labor practice in California

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The employment and labor litigator comes from Seyfarth Shaw, where he served as national vice chair of its labor management relations group.

Key Points: 
  • The employment and labor litigator comes from Seyfarth Shaw, where he served as national vice chair of its labor management relations group.
  • Henderson, a prolific legal writer and thought leader in the labor and employment field, said:
    Im thrilled to be joining Norton Rose Fulbright because of its global reach and commitment to expanding its California footprint.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm providing the worlds preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.
  • Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients.

Ally Law, a Global Legal Network, and Member Firms Ranked as Leading Providers in Chambers and Partners Legal Guides

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS, March 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ally Law, a global legal network that includes more than 70 member firms and nearly 3,000 lawyers worldwide, is pleased to announce that 19 of its member firms have been listed in the latest editions of Chambers and Partners' legal guides.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ally Law, a global legal network that includes more than 70 member firms and nearly 3,000 lawyers worldwide, is pleased to announce that 19 of its member firms have been listed in the latest editions of Chambers and Partners' legal guides.
  • Ally Law is also ranked a Band 1 Leading Law Firm Network, Global-wide, in Chambers Global 2020, as well as Band 1 in Chambers Latin America (Global Law Firm Networks, Latin America-wide) and Band 3 in Chambers Asia-Pacific (Leading Regional Law Firm Networks).
  • Said Bjrn Welinder, president of Ally Law and a partner in Lund, Sweden-based law firm Lindmark Welinder, "We extend our congratulations to all of our member firms around the world that have been honored in these most recent rankings by Chambers and Partners.
  • The Ally Law member firms ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 include:
    Taiwan: Formosan Brothers: Band 3, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, and Real Estate & Projects; also Band 3, Intellectual Property in Chambers Global 2020
    The Ally Law member firm ranked in Chambers Canada 2019 is:
    The Ally Law member firms ranked in Chambers Europe 2019 include:
    Malta: WH Partners: Band 1, Corporate/Commercial: Gaming & Licensing; also Band 3, Corporate/Commercial and Financial Services in Chambers Global 2020 and Band 2, FinTech Legal in Chambers FinTech 2020
    The Ally Law member firms ranked in Chambers Latin America 2020 include:
    Brazil: Cascione Pulino Boulos Advogados: Band 3, Banking & Finance; Band 4, Corporate/M&A; Band 5, Capital Markets, Projects, and Real Estate; also Band 3, Banking & Finance, Band 4, Corporate/M&A, and Band 5, Capital Markets and Projects in Chambers Global 2020, and Band 3, FinTech Legal in Chambers FinTech 2020
    The Ally Law member firm ranked in Chambers UK 2020 is:
    United Kingdom: Edwin Coe LLP: Band 1, Restructuring/Insolvency: Personal Insolvency; Band 2, Insurance: Mainly Policyholders (both UK-wide); Band 3, Employment: Senior Executive and Professional Negligence: Insurance (both in London (Firms))
    The Ally Law member firms included in Chambers USA 2019 include:
    Washington: Summit Law Group, PLLC: Band 3, Labor & Employment and Litigation: General Commercial
    The Ally Law member firms ranked in Chambers Global 2020 include:
    Ally Law, a Chambers and Partners Band 1 Global Law Firm Network, provides sophisticated legal services to major corporations, with a sharp focus on value and efficiency.

Vinson & Elkins Welcomes Leading Trial and Litigation Partner Chris Duffy in New York

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

NEW YORK, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Chris Duffy, an accomplished trial lawyer with nearly two decades of experience in complex commercial litigation matters, has joined Vinson & Elkins as a partner, further enhancing the firm's global trial and litigation team and expansion in New York.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Chris Duffy, an accomplished trial lawyer with nearly two decades of experience in complex commercial litigation matters, has joined Vinson & Elkins as a partner, further enhancing the firm's global trial and litigation team and expansion in New York.
  • His impressive trial resum and representation of investment banks matches perfectly with our existing trial and litigation practice," said Michael Holmes , co-head of V&E's complex commercial litigation practice.
  • "Our team has tried numerous high-profile, high-stakes cases, and having someone with Chris' trial experience in New York will add a new dimension to our team."
  • Vinson & Elkins LLP is an international law firm with approximately 700 lawyers across 13 offices worldwide.

Cooley Boosts East Coast Capital Markets Practice

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Eric Blanchard is joining Cooleys capital markets practice as a partner in the New York office.

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  • Eric Blanchard is joining Cooleys capital markets practice as a partner in the New York office.
  • He arrives from Covington & Burling, where he was global chair of its capital markets and securities practice.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200310005638/en/
    Cooley is growing its market-leading capital markets practice on the East Coast with the arrival of partner Eric Blanchard.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Eric is a top-notch capital markets practitioner and brings to our team highly valuable experience working with public companies in a variety of industries, with a particular background in life sciences, said Dave Peinsipp, co-chair of Cooleys global capital markets practice .