UK Industry Moves

Simmons & Simmons Promotes 9 To Partner In 2026

By Ashish Sareen

Simmons & Simmons said Monday that it has promoted nine individuals from across the firm to its partnership, with women accounting for more than half of the latest round.

Ex-Mishcon Duo's Boutique Hires Legal AI Pro As Partner

By Jamie Lennox

London boutique Three Points Law said Monday it has recruited a former KPMG and Bryan Cave lawyer in a deal where the firm will adopt a legal AI tool created by its new partner.

The Revolving Door: Eversheds, CMS Make Big Hires

By Megan Norcott

Over the past week, Eversheds Sutherland recruited a derivatives expert from Macfarlanes, CMS UK brought on a patent litigation specialist from McCarthy Denning and Birketts appointed four new partners to boost its finance and construction offering. 

Addleshaw Goddard Hires Real Estate Partner From DWF

By Jamie Lennox

Addleshaw Goddard LLP has recruited a new real estate partner from DWF in Manchester, with the lawyer saying Wednesday that his "irresistible" new firm is the perfect place to build out his practice in northwest England.

Morgan Lewis Hires New CIO From Dechert

By Daniel Moritz-Rabson

Morgan Lewis has hired a new chief information officer with 15 years of leadership experience at major law firms to strengthen its technology and cybersecurity capacities.

PE Firm Sullivan Street Hires New GC From Hogan Lovells

By Jamie Lennox

London-based private equity house Sullivan Street Partners has announced the appointment of a former Hogan Lovells and Shoosmiths lawyer as its new general counsel.

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