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Demarest Advogados Expands Expertise with Strategic Hire from Rabelo Law, Elevating Its Position in Life Sciences and Healthcare

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São Paulo, Brazil – In a strategic move to enhance its expertise in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, Demarest Advogados, a top-tier Brazilian law firm, has announced the addition of a significant new member to its team. The firm has successfully recruited one of the co-founders of the specialized local boutique Rabelo Law, marking a significant expansion in its legal prowess. This recent acquisition highlights Demarest Advogados’s aggressive growth strategy, as the new hire becomes the 10th lateral recruitment for the firm this year alone. This pattern underscores the firm’s commitment to strengthening its … Read more

King & Spalding Bolsters Dispute Practice with High-Profile Hire from Mayer Brown

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Atlanta, GA — King & Spalding, a prominent law firm known for its expertise in complex legal disputes, has enhanced its capabilities with the recent addition of Andrew Calica, a seasoned litigator from Mayer Brown. Calica, whose practice focuses on product liability and mass and class action litigation, joined King & Spalding’s product liability and mass torts group, marking yet another significant hire in the firm’s ongoing expansion of its disputes practices. Calica brings a wealth of experience in defending companies in high-stakes litigation, including work with financial institutions in antitrust and commercial disputes. This … Read more

Paul Weiss Enhances Team with Key Hire from Dechert: Secures Mass Tort Co-Head in Los Angeles

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Los Angeles, CA – In a significant move within the legal industry, Paul Weiss, a prominent law firm, has successfully recruited Sheila Armstrong, the former co-head of mass torts at Dechert. This major acquisition marks a strategic expansion for Paul Weiss, particularly in its mass tort litigation capabilities. Armstrong, who brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record in mass torts, is expected to bolster Paul Weiss’ position in handling complex, high-stakes legal battles across the nation. Her reputation precedes her, and her legal acumen is anticipated to strengthen the firm’s litigation department … Read more

King & Spalding Bolsters Miami Team with High-Profile Hire, Will Stute, from Orrick

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MIAMI — King & Spalding, a prestigious law firm known for its robust legal practices, officially welcomed Will Stute as a partner in their Miami office this Monday. Stute steps into his new role in the product liability and mass torts practice group, bringing with him a wealth of experience across various high-stakes legal domains. Stute is known for his expertise in handling complex legal battles that span across multiple sectors including sports, technology, consumer products, financial services, and life sciences. His background features a formidable array of cases ranging from mass torts and personal … Read more