Practice

Law Firm of Peter Angelos, Notable for Asbestos and Tobacco Litigation, to Be Sold to Three Members of Practice

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Baltimore, MD – Peter Angelos’ renowned law firm, known for its success in securing substantial awards and settlements on behalf of asbestos and tobacco victims, is set to be sold to three members of the practice. The sale was authorized by Baltimore County Circuit Judge Keith R. Truffer, concluding a legal dispute among Angelos’ family members. The family patriarch, now 94 years old, has been incapacitated by illness since 2018. Financial details of the sale were not disclosed in court documents filed on Wednesday. This development follows the Angelos family’s agreement to sell their most … Read more

Hogan Lovells Strengthens Italy Practice with Major M&A and Finance Team Hire

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Milan and Rome, Italy – International law firm Hogan Lovells has made a major addition to its team in Italy with the hire of a 23-lawyer mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and finance group from Orrick. Led by former managing partner for Europe, Patrizio Messina, this team brings a wealth of experience and expertise in structured finance, debt capital markets, and M&A matters. The group will join Hogan Lovells in Milan and Rome, along with trainees and business services staff, making up a total of more than 30 individuals. Hogan Lovells CEO, Miguel Zaldivar, describes the … Read more

Dechert Appoints Douglas Fleming and Jay Bhimani as Co-Chairs of Product Liability and Mass Torts Practice, Enhancing Nationwide Litigation Leadership

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New York, NY – Dechert, a global law firm, announced the appointment of Douglas Fleming and Jay Bhimani as co-chairs of their product liability and mass torts practice. This move provides the firm with bi-coastal leadership, with Fleming based in New York and Bhimani in Los Angeles. According to Dechert co-chair Mark Thierfelder, Fleming and Bhimani are well-suited to lead the national team in advising clients on navigating high-stakes litigation. This includes complex product liability and toxic tort cases, consumer class actions, and litigations brought by government plaintiffs. The firm’s product liability and mass torts … Read more

Unlocking the Secrets to Launching a Successful Mass Tort Litigation Practice: 5 Must-Haves for Attorneys

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Houston, Texas – As mass tort litigation continues to grow exponentially, many plaintiffs’ attorneys are showing interest in joining this legal battleground. Fueled by the allure of tackling complex legal and factual issues, as well as the potential for lucrative fees, these attorneys are considering incorporating mass tort litigation into their law firms. However, launching and scaling a successful mass tort practice requires specific elements. Unlike other practice areas within plaintiffs’ firms, mass torts present unique challenges and opportunities. While each practice area may demand different marketing strategies and case prosecution investments, mass torts stand … Read more