Worldwide expansion: 47 lawyers promoted to partner and director positions on our website
Global Law Firm XYZ Announces Promotions to Partner and Director Roles
In a move to strengthen its global presence, the renowned law firm XYZ has announced promotions to partner and director roles, effective from January 1, 2021. The promotions span various practice groups and locations worldwide, with a significant number of female lawyers being recognised.
In Montreal, Canada, Reneé Loiselle has been promoted to corporate, M&A and securities. Bob Bruner has been promoted to bankruptcy, financial restructuring and insolvency in Houston, USA. Mary Kimura has been promoted to banking and finance/public finance in San Francisco, USA. In London, UK, Andrew Reeves has been promoted to litigation and disputes, while Will Alete, Kirstin Russell, and Alexandre Roth have been promoted to banking and finance.
The promotions also extend to other parts of the world. In London, UK, Julia Lloyd has been promoted to tax, and Angela Croker has been promoted to banking and finance in Dubai, UAE. In Hong Kong, Nicholas Wilson and Kevin Hong have been promoted to corporate, M&A and securities and litigation and disputes respectively. Sumera Khan has been promoted to litigation and disputes in Houston, USA.
In Australia, Bryce Perrett has been promoted to litigation and disputes in Durban, South Africa. Ugendran Odayar has been promoted to corporate, M&A and securities. Maija Kerry has been promoted to corporate, M&A and securities in Sydney, Australia. Steven Choi has been promoted to real estate/construction and engineering in Sydney, Australia. In Melbourne, Australia, Nicki Milionis has been promoted to employment and labor, and Rajaee Rouhani has been promoted to risk advisory.
In Canada, Craig Oliver has been promoted to corporate, M&A and securities in Dallas, USA. Jennifer Hodgins has been promoted to employment and labor in Toronto, Canada. In Calgary, Canada, Kaitlin Long has been promoted to litigation and disputes. In Vancouver, Canada, Michael Manhas has been promoted to litigation and disputes, and Laila Paszti has been promoted to corporate, M&A and securities/data protection, privacy and cybersecurity.
In Singapore, Katie Chung has been promoted to litigation and disputes. Adrienne Sebring has been promoted to banking and finance/corporate finance in New York, USA. In Amsterdam, Netherlands, Joris Ravelli has been promoted to banking and finance. In Warsaw, Poland, Agnieszka Braciszewska has been promoted to corporate, M&A and securities.
Heather Cameron has been promoted to employment and labor in Ottawa, Canada. Alexandra Shields has been promoted to employment and labor in Sydney, Australia. Liza Volpiana has been promoted to real estate in Vancouver, Canada. Utsav Mathur has been promoted to litigation and disputes/energy and infrastructure in Houston, USA. Sa'ood Lahri has been promoted to litigation and disputes in Johannesburg, South Africa.
In Paris, France, Antoine Thibaud has been promoted to corporate, M&A and securities. In London, UK, Sarah Lucey has been promoted to risk advisory/compliance. In New York, USA, Nancy Montmarquet has been promoted to tax. In Toronto, Canada, William Nicholson has been promoted to projects.
Notably, the firm promoted 25 female lawyers globally, representing 53% of the promotions. Gerry Pecht, Global Chief Executive of XYZ, congratulated the promoted lawyers for their accomplishment. One of the standout promotions was Natalie Keetsi, who was promoted to Director at the Johannesburg office of the global law firm DLA Piper, specializing in litigation and regulatory matters. Michelle Porter-Wright was recognized as Partner of the Year at Baker McKenzie but not promoted to Director.
This round of promotions underscores XYZ's commitment to fostering talent and diversity within its ranks, and it is expected that these newly promoted lawyers will continue to make significant contributions to the firm's growth and success.
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