The first week of April saw a wave of significant lateral movement across major law firms, signaling continued momentum in the global legal hiring market. Firms are strategically expanding their core practice groups to meet growing client demand in key sectors such as energy, private equity, intellectual property, and real estate. From Chicago to Los Angeles, Madrid to Sydney, top firms are enhancing their competitive positioning through the addition of seasoned partners and entire teams with proven industry expertise. These strategic hires demonstrate an ongoing emphasis on innovation, client service, and market differentiation. As competition intensifies, firms continue to prioritize the recruitment of accomplished professionals whose insights and experience can deliver immediate value and long-term growth opportunities.
1. April 8, 2019 – McGuireWoods LLP added a Chicago partner to their M&A, Private Equity group. FULL STORY
2. April 8, 2019 – Piper Alderman, last week, was able to acquire a team 5 to enhance their Real Estate practice. FULL STORY
3. April 6, 2019 – Quinn Emanuel acquires former Hughes Hubbard ADR Specialist. FULL STORY
4. April 5, 2019 – Jenner & Block boosts its Energy practice by adding a team of eight in their Chicago office. FULL STORY
5. April 4, 2019 – Group of three-partners make their way to the Energy Transactions team at Morgan Lewis. FULL STORY
6. April 4, 2019 – Alston & Bird improve their IP practice in Los Angeles with acquisition of partner. FULL STORY
7. April 4, 2019 – Baker Botts boosts their Hedge Fund team with a major acquisition. FULL STORY
8. April 4, 2019 – Winston & Strawn adds partner to their corporate practice team. FULL STORY
9. April 4, 2019 – King & Spalding adds partner in its Trial and Global Disputes practice team. FULL STORY
10. April 3, 2019 – Denton bolsters its Tax Team with a key acquisition in their Madrid office. FULL STORY
