Global platform elevates 47 legal professionals to partner and director roles on a global scale

In a significant move, global law firm XYZ has announced the promotion of 47 lawyers to partner and director positions, effective January 1, 2021. The promotions span 11 practice groups, reflecting the firm's commitment to growth and diversity.

Among the promoted lawyers, 25 are women, representing 53% of the promotions. This move is a testament to XYZ's dedication to gender parity and equality in the legal profession.

Promotions in Australia

Maija Kerry and Tamlyn Mills have been promoted to litigation and disputes in Sydney, Australia. Maija will be focusing on corporate matters, while Tamlyn will be working on disputes within the energy and infrastructure sector. Heather Cameron has been promoted to employment and labor in Ottawa, Canada.

Steven Choi and Reneé Loiselle have been promoted to corporate, M&A and securities in Sydney and Montreal, Canada, respectively. Steven will be working on construction and engineering projects, while Reneé will be focusing on data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity.

Promotions in Europe and North America

Gerry Pecht, Global Chief Executive of XYZ, congratulated the promoted lawyers. In London, England, Joris Ravelli was promoted to banking and finance, Andrew Reeves to litigation and disputes, and Julia Lloyd to tax. In Paris, France, Alexandre Roth was promoted to banking and finance, and Antoine Thibaud was promoted to corporate, M&A and securities.

In Amsterdam, Netherlands, Joris Ravelli was promoted to banking and finance. In New York, United States, Adrienne Sebring was promoted to banking and finance/corporate finance, Mary Kimura to banking and finance/public finance, William Nicholson to projects, and Nicholas Wilson to corporate, M&A and securities.

Promotions in Canada and South Africa

In Canada, Michael Manhas, Jennifer Hodgins, and Reneé Loiselle were promoted to litigation and disputes, employment and labor, and corporate, M&A and securities, respectively. In Vancouver, Canada, Laila Paszti was promoted to corporate, M&A and securities/data protection, privacy and cybersecurity.

In South Africa, Bryce Perrett was promoted to litigation and disputes (as a director), Ugendran Odayar to corporate, M&A and securities (as a director), and Carol Holness to litigation and disputes (as a director) in Durban. In Toronto, Canada, Noah Schein was promoted to banking and finance, and Jennifer Hodgins was promoted to employment and labor.

Promotions in the United States

In the United States, Craig Oliver was promoted to corporate, M&A and securities in Dallas, Texas. Sumera Khan, Kirstin Russell, and Katie McDougall were promoted to litigation and disputes in Dallas, London, and London, respectively. Katie Chung was promoted to litigation and disputes in Singapore.

In San Francisco, California, Jay Edward Slovacek Greathouse was promoted to corporate, M&A and securities/healthcare transactions. In Houston, Texas, Utsav Mathur was promoted to litigation and disputes/energy and infrastructure, and Bob Bruner was promoted to bankruptcy, financial restructuring and insolvency.

In Austin, Texas, Katie Van Dyk was promoted to real estate. In Calgary, Canada, Aaron Stephenson was promoted to bankruptcy, financial restructuring & insolvency/litigation and disputes. In New York, United States, Katie Chung was promoted to litigation and disputes.

Promotions in the Middle East and Asia

In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Angela Croker was promoted to banking and finance. In Singapore, Katie Chung was promoted to litigation and disputes.

Promotions in Other Regions

In Toronto, Canada, Nicki Milionis was promoted to employment and labor, and Zayed Al Jamil was promoted to intellectual property in London, England. In Melbourne, Australia, Rajaee Rouhani was promoted to risk advisory. In Johannesburg, South Africa, Sa'ood Lahri was promoted to litigation and disputes (as a director).

In Hong Kong, Kevin Hong was promoted to litigation and disputes. In Warsaw, Poland, Agnieszka Braciszewska was promoted to corporate, M&A and securities. In London, England, Andrew Williams was promoted to banking and finance.

In Vancouver, Canada, Liza Volpiana was promoted to real estate. In Amsterdam, Netherlands, Will Alete was promoted to banking and finance.

This comprehensive list of promotions showcases XYZ's commitment to fostering talent and driving growth across its global network. The firm continues to set the standard for excellence in the legal industry.

Global platform elevates 47 legal professionals to partner and director roles on a global scale