Big stories

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

'You won't work for me' - Joe Biden assembles heavyweight DOJ team

Senior lawyers from O'Melveny, MoFo and Linklaters lined up to support Attorney General nominee and his deputy

PARTNER HIRE

Clyde & Co boost projects disputes arm with London partner hire and Sydney relocation

Philip Norman joins in London as recently hired Damian Watkin departs for Australia

DEALS

Emerging Europe M&A eyes rebound after strong end to year

Overall activity slowed to a decade low, though Q4 was busiest since 2016, according to research by CMS

PARTNER HIRES

Milbank unveils quartet of Hong Kong M&A and private equity partners after raids on UK Magic Circle

New arrivals include ex-Clifford Chance Asia Pacific private equity co-heads Andrew Whan and Neeraj Budhwani

TECHNOLOGY LAW

Advanced tech news - virtual hearings 'here to stay', the EU targets big tech, DWF advises Ocado

A round-up of the latest technology law news, commentary and deals in our sister title, The Robotics Law Journal

OFFICE LAUNCH

Paul Weiss advances West Coast expansion plans with trio of litigation partners from Orrick

New York firm also brings in corporate partner from Kirkland & Ellis to bolster new San Francisco office

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Littler appoints diversity head with mission to foster 'culture of empowerment'

Senior lawyer Paul Bateman takes up high-level role reporting to MD Erin Webber

LEGALTECH

Legaltech startup Lupl secures $14m funding ahead of full launch this year

Washington DC outfit backed by CMS, Cooley and Rajah & Tann Asia also installs CEO

PARTNER HIRES

Latham & Watkins hires Clifford Chance duo in Latin America deals push

Capital markets partners Gianluca Bacchiocchi and Guido Liniado join firm in New York