Legal/Compliance

The former chief counsel to SEC chair Mary Jo White has been appointed as partner in the law firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice.

K&L Gates adds to London office; Ogier promotes three funds specialists; and more private fund lawyer moves.

William Hay is leaving the private equity firm to join Weil, Gotshal & Manges as senior counsel.

European regulator ESMA said there are no significant obstacles to the application of the AIFMD passport to Canada, Guernsey, Japan, Jersey, and Switzerland, but has reservations regarding Australia and the US.

pfm was in the Central London Employment Tribunal to witness the credit team’s co-chief investment officer give evidence relating to a former employee’s disability discrimination claim.

The law firm has recruited three alternative investment funds lawyers from King & Wood Mallesons.

An Amsterdam-based firm will open a Luxembourg office to answer client demand for ‘stable political, economic and tax climates’ in light of British political turmoil.

The Hong Kong headquartered law firm’s new hire is in line with plans to boost its Middle East practice.

Baker & McKenzie announces 85 partnership promotions; Bedell Cristin adds to Singapore office; and more private fund lawyer moves.

The offshore law firm, which counts Blackstone and Warburg Pincus among its clients, has expanded into Guernsey through a merger with local firm.