Partners

Miura & Partners Strengthens U.S. Operations with New Seattle Office to Serve Expanding Japanese Business Interests

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Tokyo-based Miura & Partners is making strides in the U.S. market with the opening of a new office in Seattle, which comes shortly after establishing a presence in San Francisco in 2023. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen the firm’s outreach on the West Coast, a key region for business between the U.S. and Japan. The establishment of the Seattle branch was primarily influenced by the increase in Japanese companies looking to expand their operations in the U.S. The firm, through Miura & Partners US, its strategic partner, intends to capitalize on this trend by … Read more

O’Melveny Secures Top Ranks in The Legal 500: United States 2024, Partners Highlighted as Industry Leaders

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Los Angeles, CA — O’Melveny, a prestigious law firm known for its robust legal practices, has once again been highly ranked in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500: United States, which evaluates and ranks law firms across the country. The annual guide discerns standout legal service providers through client feedback, firm submissions, and extensive research, recognizing the top performers across numerous practice areas. In its latest rankings, O’Melveny has achieved high marks, with 45 of its practice areas receiving notable recognition. This includes Tier 1 rankings for five of its practices and Tier 2 … Read more

Norton Rose Fulbright Bolsters Chicago Litigation Team with Addition of High-Profile Partners Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere

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CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a leading global law firm, today announced the appointment of Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere as partners in its Chicago office. Both will lead the Chicago office’s Litigation and Disputes division, focusing on areas including product liability, consumer disputes, and environmental and mass tort litigation. Lee and Casmere, who previously co-founded Chicago-based litigation firm Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, bring extensive experience in high-stakes litigation across a multitude of sectors such as pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, and chemical exposure. Their careers span over two decades of collaboration on a diverse range … Read more

Alston & Bird Bolsters Chicago Team with Two New Partners Specializing in Mass Tort and Toxic Tort Litigation

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Chicago, IL – Alston & Bird, a prominent law firm known for its robust legal practices, has expanded its capabilities in the field of mass tort and toxic tort litigation with the hiring of two new partners in its Chicago office. Kara McCall and Beth Chiarello, both seasoned attorneys in their respective areas of expertise, have officially joined the firm, marking a significant enhancement of the legal team. McCall brings to the firm an impressive track record of guiding businesses through complex toxic tort and products liability litigation. Her strategic counsel has been pivotal in … Read more