UK Industry Moves

The Revolving Door: Fried Frank Adds Real Estate Pro

By Ashish Sareen

Over the past week, Smith Gambrell & Russell recruited a partner for its litigation and insurance and reinsurance practice groups, Willkie snapped up a private funds expert and Fried Frank hired a new corporate real estate partner from Goodwin Procter.

Fieldfisher Patent Team Joins Casalonga's German Operation

By Hanna Vioque

European IP firm Casalonga has opened a second office in Germany and brought in a team of patent litigation lawyers from Fieldfisher LLP, as it aims to build a strong presence across member countries of the Unified Patent Court.

Pogust Goodhead Adds To Board Amid Org Shakeup Rumors

By Ashish Sareen

Pogust Goodhead said Thursday that it has appointed three new members to its board as a judgment looms in a £36 billion ($48.3 billion) claim against mining giant BHP over the Mariana dam disaster in Brazil.

Womble Bond Adds Hill Dickinson Atty As Disputes Partner

By Joyce Hanson

Womble Bond Dickinson has appointed a new London-based partner for its commercial disputes team, saying he will help strengthen the law firm's international arbitration practice following his move from Hill Dickinson LLP.

Quinn Emanuel Rehires UK Litigator As General Counsel

By Ashish Sareen

One of Quinn Emanuel's first lateral hires in London is rejoining the firm to serve as general counsel and partner, the litigation specialist said Wednesday.

Ex-GoPro CLO Now Steering AI Cyberbiz's Legal Dept.

By Rose Krebs

AI-driven cybersecurity company Darktrace announced this week that GoPro's former chief legal officer is now leading its legal department, while the camera technology company has promoted an in-house attorney to serve as its general counsel.

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