Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has appointed Ilona Logvinova (PICTURED) as its global Chief AI Officer, ensuring it remains at the forefront of legal technology and AI. An accomplished innovation leader and AI expert, New York-based expert has a strong track record of implementing major AI and digital transformation initiatives in legal and corporate environments. Ilona […]
Clifford Chance has expanded its European disputes capabilities with the addition of a 15-lawyer class actions team in Frankfurt from White & Case. The team is led by partner Alexandra Diehl (PICTURED). Alongside Diehl, senior
Weil, Gotshal & Manges has strengthened its private equity presence in Germany with the addition of a six-lawyer team from Latham & Watkins, as the U.S. firm accelerates plans to build a top-tier pan-European
Taylor Wessing‘s Munich patent litigation team faces a major blow as five equity partners prepare to leave and establish their own practice, Pentarc. The departure, set for autumn, represents one of the most significant
In September, transaction and tax expert Dr. Oded Schein joins the Business Law Powerhouse LARK to strengthen the private equity practice group while continuing to focus on his previous areas of expertise at the interface
Simmons & Simmons has recruited four real estate partners from Goodwin‘s Frankfurt before the office shuts down at year’s end. The new additions include deal specialists Marc Bohne and Moritz Vettermann, along with
Mayer Brown is further strengthening its Private Equity practice with the addition of Nikolai Sokolov (PICTURED) as a new partner, joining the Frankfurt office in August 2025. Sokolov moves from Hogan Lovells and brings extensive experience
HEUKING is significantly expanding its Health Care & Life Sciences practice with the addition of three new Equity Partners at its Munich office. Dr. Manja Epping, Dr. Stefanie Greifeneder, and Dr. Sonja Ackermann will join
Lorenzo Maria Di Vecchio (PICTURED) is the new group general counsel of Guess, the American clothing and accessories giant. The lawyer is an expert in the fashion world: he comes from the legal department of
Mayer Brown expands its German Private Equity Practice with the addition of partner Dr. Octávio de Sousa in Frankfurt. He is expected to join the team in June 2025, after spending the last years as
