Global platform elevating 47 attorneys to senior roles as partners and directors on a global scale

In a significant move, a leading global law firm has announced the promotion of 47 lawyers to partner and director positions across various locations worldwide, effective January 1, 2021. The promotions span 11 practice groups, reflecting the firm's commitment to fostering growth and excellence in diverse legal areas.

Corporate, M&A and Securities

Agnieszka Braciszewska was promoted to corporate, M&A and securities in Warsaw, Poland. Joining her in this practice group is Antoine Thibaud in Paris, France, and Nicholas Wilson in Hong Kong. In Australia, Steven Choi was promoted to real estate/construction and engineering, while Alexandra Shields and Jay Edward Slovacek Greathouse were promoted to employment and labor and corporate, M&A and securities/healthcare transactions, respectively. Rowan Weaver was promoted to corporate, M&A and securities in Toronto, Canada, and Alexandre Roth was promoted to banking and finance in Paris, France. Lastly, Nicholas Wilson was promoted to corporate, M&A and securities in Hong Kong.

Banking and Finance

The banking and finance practice group saw several promotions. In London, England, Julia Lloyd was promoted to tax, Kirstin Russell and Andrew Williams were promoted to banking and finance, and Joris Ravelli was promoted to banking and finance in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Noah Schein was promoted to banking and finance in Toronto, Canada, and Angela Croker was promoted to banking and finance in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In Hong Kong, Kevin Hong was promoted to litigation and disputes, but will continue to work closely with the banking and finance team.

Employment and Labor

The employment and labor practice group saw a significant number of promotions. Maija Kerry and Alexandra Shields were promoted to employment and labor in Sydney, Australia, and Toronto, Canada, respectively. In Canada, Heather Cameron was promoted to employment and labor in Ottawa, and Nicki Milionis was promoted to employment and labor in Melbourne, Australia. Jennifer Hodgins was promoted to employment and labor in Toronto, and Laila Paszti was promoted to corporate, M&A and securities/data protection, privacy and cybersecurity in Toronto.

Litigation and Disputes

The litigation and disputes practice group saw a substantial number of promotions. In the United States, Sumera Khan was promoted to litigation and disputes in Houston, Utsav Mathur was promoted to litigation and disputes/energy and infrastructure, and Bob Bruner was promoted to bankruptcy, financial restructuring and insolvency in Houston. In Canada, Kaitlin Long was promoted to litigation and disputes in Calgary, and Kate Findlay was promoted to litigation and disputes in Toronto. In London, England, Andrew Reeves was promoted to litigation and disputes. In South Africa, Bryce Perrett was promoted to litigation and disputes in Durban, and Sa'ood Lahri was promoted to litigation and disputes in Johannesburg. Katie Chung was promoted to litigation and disputes in Singapore.

Real Estate

Liza Volpiana was promoted to real estate in Vancouver, Canada.

Risk Advisory

Rajaee Rouhani was promoted to risk advisory in Melbourne, Australia, and Sarah Lucey was promoted to risk advisory/compliance in London, England.

Bankruptcy, Financial Restructuring and Insolvency

Bob Bruner was promoted to bankruptcy, financial restructuring and insolvency in Houston, USA. In addition, Aaron Stephenson was promoted to bankruptcy, financial restructuring & insolvency/litigation and disputes in Calgary, Canada.

Projects

William Nicholson was promoted to projects in New York, USA.

Tax

Nancy Montmarquet was promoted to tax in New York, USA.

Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity

Laila Paszti was promoted to corporate, M&A and securities/data protection, privacy and cybersecurity in Toronto, Canada.

Intellectual Property

Zayed Al Jamil was promoted to intellectual property in London, England.

Public Finance

Mary Kimura was promoted to banking and finance/public finance in San Francisco, USA.

Real Estate in Austin, USA

Katie Van Dyk was promoted to real estate.

Congratulations from the Global Chief Executive

Gerry Pecht, Global Chief Executive of the law firm, congratulated the promoted lawyers for their accomplishment.

Gender Diversity in Promotions

The firm promoted 25 female lawyers globally, representing 53% of the promotions.

The promotions mark a significant milestone for the global law firm, reflecting its commitment to nurturing talent and diversity. The newly promoted lawyers bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective roles, and their contributions are expected to further strengthen the firm's position in the global legal market.

Global platform elevating 47 attorneys to senior roles as partners and directors on a global scale