King & Spalding announced on Tuesday that Houston deal lawyer Drew Baldinger has joined from Skadden and Dallas litigator Jordan Leu has lateraled over from Vinson & Elkins.
V&E Takes Off in Dublin
The Houston-based firm has opened an office in Dublin, the firm’s 12th worldwide, to further invest in its aviation finance practice.
Thought Leadership: Q&A with the Haynes Boone Legal Team Behind TXSE
The Texas Lawbook visited with two Haynes Boone attorneys playing key roles about the major hurdles ahead, how TXSE became a client, and the downstream effects of a national exchange in Dallas for the Texas legal market.
Bracewell Strengthens L&E Practice with Houston Hire
The Houston-based firm has recruited Brian G. Patterson from Akin. He focuses his practice on restrictive covenant litigation, wage-and-hour cases, OSHA enforcement and internal investigations.
Bell Nunnally Recruits M&A Partner from Baker McKenzie
Jonathan Farrokhnia said in a LinkedIn post that “the new role represents a significant milestone in my career.”
Winstead Opens Nashville Office
The Dallas-based firm is building on its real estate group focus with the new five-lawyer office, which is its third outside of Texas. Winstead Chairman and CEO Jeff Matthews said it is “just the beginning of our strategic growth in Nashville.”
Latham & Watkins Lands IP Partner in Austin
Raghav Bajaj, a veteran litigator handling Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings, has departed Haynes Boone to join Latham.
Holland & Knight Expands Financial Services Team
Taylor Speers, who joins from Winston & Strawn, focuses his practice on structured finance transactions and residential mortgage loan services.
Cozen O’Connor Adds Dallas Patent Litigator
Bradley Liddle, a former aerospace engineer, was previously a partner at Carter Arnett Bennett & Perez.
Bonjour Bracewell: Houston Firm Opens in Paris
On the eve of the opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Bracewell announced it has recruited an 11-lawyer energy and infrastructure team from Norton Rose Fulbright to open its third international office.