Leading global law firm Baker & McKenzie has announced it has entered into an exclusive relationship with leading Turkish law firm Esin Attorney Partnership (Esin Avukatlık Ortaklığı). 

The move follows ever increasing client interest and activity in Turkey, which is one of the world’s fastest growing economies. The relationship will also serve to strengthen the firm’s global reach and client offerings.

Eduardo Leite, Chairman of Baker & McKenzie’s Executive Committee was quoted as saying in a press release at the firm’s site: “Istanbul is an increasingly important hub for global business. By entering into an exclusive arrangement with one of Istanbul’s leading law firms we are underlining our commitment to being able to serve our clients in those markets in which they are growing their businesses, while strengthening our ability to help Turkish clients take advantage of the opportunities beyond their borders.”

By working in an exclusive consultancy arrangement with Esin Attorney Partnership, clients of Baker & McKenzie will have access to the full-service, international and foreign law advice of the world’s leading global law firm and the Turkish law counsel of one of the leading law firms in Turkey.

Founded in 1997 by Ismail Esin, Esin has forty lawyers. It was named Legal Adviser of the Year in Turkey at the European M&A Awards 2010 by the Financial Times and MergerMarket and ranked in Tier 1 for M&A in legal directory The Legal 500. Its practices include Corporate and M&A, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution and Competition law.

Koen Vanhaerents, European Chairman and member of the Firm’s Executive Committee was quoted as saying: “It has become increasingly clear that Turkey is rapidly growing in importance for our clients. This exclusive relationship with Esin Attorney Partnership, provides our clients with access to the very best legal services in Turkey.”

This move follows Baker & McKenzie’s continuing expansion. In May of this year, the firm opened an office in Qatar, in October 2010, in Luxembourg in and in 2009, in Abu Dhabi.

According to the October 27th article at amlawdaily.com, “Baker Moves Into Turkish Market by Teaming With Istanbul Firm”, several other prominent law firms have opened offices in Turkey, including  Clifford Chance, DLA Piper, White & Case, and Chadbourne & Parke.

Also according to the article, Bloomberg reported the Turkish economy grew 8.8 percent in the second quarter of 2011; that is over four times the rate of the euro zone. Bloomberg also reported the Turkish deal market is far outpacing that of the emerging markets.

Founded in 1949 in Chicago, Baker & McKenzie has over 3,800 lawyers in almost 70 offices in 41 different countries. The firm has more leading lawyers in more countries in the Chambers Global Directory than any other global Top 20 law firm. Additionally, Chambers lists 19 of the firm’s practices in its global rankings of the world’s leading practices.

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He returns to the firm to head its White Collar Defense and Special Litigation and Investigations Group. He previously held this position from 2003 to 2007 at Chadbourne, and held the same position at McDermott Will & Emery’s D.C. Office for the last several years.

As one of the nation’s leading white collar defense and trial attorneys, Lowell has an impressive track record of successfully representing companies and individuals in complex investigations, criminal and civil trials, appeals, and congressional and agency investigations all over the United States.

His talents and accomplishments are many, and have been recognized by news organizations and publications, including The National Law Journal, The Washingtonian, which has named him one of its top attorneys every year since 1986 when it first conducted this survey; Chambers; and Legal Times, which recognized him as one of the best white collar lawyers in Washington.

Andrew A. Giaccia, the Firm’s Managing Partner was quoted as saying in a press release at the firm’s website: “Abbe is not only one of the best white collar and trial attorneys in the United States, he is also a world class advisor to clients facing legal, political, market or media controversies. We look forward to having Abbe help us and our domestic and international clients navigate today’s increasingly complex worlds of white collar, securities and business investigations and compliance, especially when those clients face the possibility of trials and high profile attention from the media.”

Mr. Lowell has successfully tried dozens of high profile criminal and civil jury cases throughout the country. The criminal cases involved charges of public corruption, securities fraud, bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, mail and wire fraud, election law violations, conspiracy and money laundering. His civil cases included claims of breach of contract and fiduciary duty, unfair trade and business practices, employment discrimination and civil rights violations, securities fraud, negligence, and civil RICO claims.

In addition to his representation of private clients, Mr. Lowell was appointed Chief Investigative Minority Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives for the Impeachment of President Clinton; Special Counselor to the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva; and Special Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Ethics Committee. Prior to entering private practice, he held various positions in the Department of Justice including Special Assistant to the U.S. Attorney General and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C.

Lowell also teaches criminal procedure, evidence, and trial practice at Columbia Law School and Georgetown Law School and has contributed numerous articles to law reviews, legal newspapers and daily newspapers.

Chadbourne & Parke LLP has over 400 lawyers and tax advisors in 13 offices in ten countries.

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The US Senate approved a pro-lawyer change to the “red flag rule”…

The UK is taking a stand against capital punishment by banning the export of thiopental sodium…

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After over a decade under O’Neill’s stewardship, Chadbourne & Parke boasts a wide range of new international offices and clientele.  From Mexico City to Kazakhstan, O’Neill oversaw growth, often through the absorption of law firms and offices facing internal troubles.  He will remain with the firm as a partner and continue to focus on international expansion

Chadbourne & Parke LLP, an international law firm headquartered in New York City, provides a full range of legal services, including mergers and acquisitions, securities, project finance, private funds, corporate finance, and venture capital. The firm has offices in New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Warsaw, Kyiv, Almaty, Dubai and Beijing.

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Vinson & Elkins added a prominent international project finance lawyer in Abu Dhabi, and deepened its Middle East Practice with the addition of six associates…

The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel will host a one-day summit in New York City Oct. 16 that will provide legal and regulatory analysis of the Asian market from top tier law firms…

Patent litigation attorneys Vernon M. Winters and Nicholas A. Brown joined the San Francisco office of Greenberg Traurig from Weil, Gotshal & Manges…

Vinson & Elkins added prominent IP lawyer Ira Schreger as partner…

Plaintiff’s litigation firm Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. expanded its national presence with the opening of a new office in Los Angeles…

Wasserman, Comden, Casselman & Esensten opened an office in Tel Aviv, Israel…

Jones Walker was recognized as a leading litigation firm in Louisiana in the 2011 edition of Benchmark Litigation…

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Nash, a former partner at Chadbourne & Parke in London, represents public and private entities involved in major energy, infrastructure, transportation, and water projects in the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Europe. He has advised on several award-winning project finance transactions in the infrastructure sector including independent power and water projects in Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Jordan. Jon is also well known for his work on construction matters. He was recognized this year by Chambers UK as a leading lawyer for project finance and energy. He is also named in the current edition of Legal Media Group’s (Euromoney) Guide to the World’s Leading Project Finance Lawyers.

In the press release at the firm’s site, Lewis Jones, managing partner of V&E’s UAE offices was quoted as saying: “We are thrilled to add Jon to our Abu Dhabi office and further expand our regional energy and projects practice. The power, water, and infrastructure sectors will continue to see a very significant amount of activity in the coming years and we want to provide the best possible offering to our clients. Jon brings incredible depth of experience in these areas.”

Jon becomes the fourth partner in V&E’s Abu Dhabi office and the eighth in the UAE, further strengthening the firm’s deep bench in the market.

Since September, V&E has hired six new associates in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, in addition to Nash. They include Fahad Bakheet AlMalki, Owen Delaney and Ziad Saad, who joined in Abu Dhabi, while Emile Boulos, William Page and Carlo Pianese are located in Dubai.

Vinson & Elkins LLP is an international law firm with approximately 750 attorneys. The firm has offices in 14 major energy, financial, and political centers worldwide.

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A top Polish banking & finance attorney joined Chadbourne & Parke’s Warsaw office as a partner…

Morris Polich’s Elizabeth England was appointed California Bar Section Chair…

Winston & Strawn’s Senior Chairman and former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, Jr. will receive The American Lawyer magazine’s 2010 “Lifetime Achievement”…

McDermott Will & Emery signed a letter of intent to occupy a New Washington D.C. Office…

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Most recently, Mr. Krol was a partner at CMS Cameron McKenna, where he served as head of the banking and finance department. Previously, he led the structured finance department at White & Case.

Mr. Krol advises clients on a broad scope of banking and finance transactions, including project financing, real estate investments, and syndicated loans. He has extensive experience advising on real estate finance projects involving hotels, office buildings and commercial and recreational centers.

Previously, Mr. Krol worked for the Polish government in the legal department of the Ministry of Foreign Economic Cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He also served at KPMG Poland and as legal director in a major Polish bank. There he advised on the formation of bank syndicates financing some of the largest investment projects in Poland.

In today’s press release, Chadbourne Managing Partner Charles K. O’Neill was quoted as saying: “Marek’s inside knowledge of the Polish banking system, as well as his project finance experience, make him an excellent fit for Chadbourne. As our Warsaw office prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the addition of Marek to our finance team demonstrates our commitment to the Polish banking and finance industry and enhances our ability to provide clients with sound legal advice on even the most complex transactions.”

Chadbourne & Parke LLP, an international law firm headquartered in New York City, provides a full range of legal services. The Firm has offices all over the world, including in New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, London, and Moscow.

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Kilpatrick Stockton and Bell, Rosenberg & Hughes announced their merger…

Chadbourne & Parke LLP added two partners to its New York Office…

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Mr. Peeler, 39, was formerly a partner at Arent Fox and Mr. Wasserman, 36, was most recently a partner at Bracewell & Giuliani, both in New York.

Mr. Peeler focuses his practice on white collar litigation and government investigations, including health care fraud and abuse, money laundering, securities and tax violations. He also regularly advises clients on compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-corruption laws.

Mr. Wasserman returns to Chadbourne, where he previously served as an associate. He focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, concentrating on cross-border disputes and other transactions.

According to the press release at the firm’s website, Chadbourne Managing Partner Charles K. O’Neill was quoted as saying: “We are very pleased to welcome Jeff back to Chadbourne. He and Scott bring a wealth of litigation experience and knowledge to the firm. More stringent enforcement of FCPA and other anti-corruption laws in the U.S. and in countries where we have offices make Scott’s addition to our FCPA team particularly timely.”

Chadbourne & Parke LLP, an international law firm headquartered in New York City, provides a full range of legal services, including mergers and acquisitions, securities, project finance, private funds, corporate finance, and venture capital. The Firm has offices in New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Warsaw, Kyiv, Almaty, Dubai and Beijing.

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Electronic brokerage veteran Joseph C. Lombard joined Murphy & McGonigle as partner…

Veteran corporate governance attorney Heidi Lawson joined Chadbourne & Parke as partner…

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Most recently, she was international counsel with Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in London.

Ms. Lawson’s practice includes advising clients on corporate governance and risk management. She also frequently guides international clients in establishing and following best practices for risk governance across jurisdictions and advises companies and directors on risk committee functions. In addition, she counsels public and private organizations on liability, indemnification and insurance issues relating to officers and boards of directors.

Ms. Lawson has 23 years of experience in the insurance and risk management industry, and is  a frequent lecturer and author on management liability and insurance topics. She has worked for 14 years as a lawyer advising boards and companies on risk issues and previously spent nine years on the business side in claims and underwriting.

According to today’s press release at PR Newswire, Chadbourne Managing Partner Charles K. O’Neill was quoted as saying: “Heidi’s depth of experience and expertise in the increasingly important area of risk management make her a strong addition to the firm. Our clients will benefit greatly from her expertise in corporate governance and risk oversight, particularly as businesses become subject to more government regulation in these areas.”

Chadbourne & Parke LLP, an international law firm headquartered in New York City, provides a full range of legal services. Major geographical areas of concentration include Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.

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Chadbourne & Parke added a veteran capital markets attorney to its Moscow office…

Well-known sports and entertainment agent Gregg Clifton returned to Jackson Lewis after more than 25 years…

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Most recently, Mr. Morgan was a partner with White & Case, where he served as head of the Central and Eastern European capital markets practice, head of the Moscow bank finance and capital markets groups and co-head of the Central and Eastern European banking and finance practice.

Mr. Morgan has nearly twenty years of experience counseling clients in the structured finance, securitization, restructuring and capital markets sectors. He has worked on some of the most innovative public securitizations by commercial bank originators in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Turkey.

According to today’s press release at the firm’s website, Chadbourne Managing Partner Charles K. O’Neill was quoted as saying: “With offices in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Warsaw, Kyiv and Almaty, we will take full advantage of Simon’s deep experience in capital markets throughout the region, as well as his enthusiasm for and dedication to client service. This hiring demonstrates Chadbourne’s ongoing commitment to the growth of this practice and continues our long tradition of providing clients in Russia and Central and Eastern Europe with top-notch transactional advice.”

Founded in 1902, Chadbourne & Parke LLP, is an international law firm headquartered in New York City with 425 attorneys worldwide, providing a full range of legal services, including mergers and acquisitions, securities, project finance, private funds, corporate finance, venture capital and emerging companies, trusts and estates and government contract matters.

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Considered a leader in insurance coverage law, Anderson was once described by BusinessWeek as “the dean of policyholder’s attorneys,” the New York Law Journal reports. According to an internal letter from Anderson Kill managing partner Robert M. Horkovich, Anderson had been hospitalized for some time because of a rare form of double pneumonia.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of a mentor whose boundless energy, creativity, tenacity and zeal on behalf of policyholders has inspired those of us now working at Anderson Kill, as well as hundreds of attorneys in practice throughout the nation,” Horkovich said.

Anderson founded Anderson Kill & Olick in Manhattan in 1969. He earned his J.D. from Harvard Law and then joined Chadbourne & Parke, where he eventually made partner. He also served as an assistant U.S. attorney in the 1960’s prior to founding Anderson Kill.

Funeral services are scheduled for 4 p.m. today at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Ave. at 81st Street.

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According to Bloomberg Businessweek, the firm expects with some confidence to have an office in Bombay by as soon as late 2012.  By then, Clifford, as well as number of other firms, hope that the ban will have been lifted.  For now, another suit is scheduled to be heard next week that will address whether foreign lawyers are even allowed to give clients advice in India at all.  The case is expected to end up before the country’s Supreme Court as India’s government continues feel pressure from such fronts as the British banking lobby.

Clifford Chance is one of the world’s leading law firms with 29 offices in 20 countries and 3,600 legal advisors globally. The firm is structured around six global practice areas: Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, and Tax, Pensions and Employment.

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Former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu, R-N.H., joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP…

The World Economic Forum named Greenberg Traurig’s James Bacchus to its Global Agenda Council on Trade…

McKool Smith added three attorneys to its Bankruptcy Practice…

Chadbourne & Parke announced it would open an office in Sao Paolo, Brazil…

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To man the new office, Chadbourne has brought in Charles Johnson as partner.  Mr. Johnson, who has worked in Brazil for the last eight years, is an expert in structured finance transactions both in Brazil and throughout Latin America.  He is joined by Daniel Spence, also a new hire, and Felipe Carazzo from Chadbourne’s New York office.  Mr Spence’s practice focuses on cross border finance and other trade and securitization transcaction.  Mr. Corazzo’s involves corporate mergers and finance, and international transactions.

Established in 1902, Chadbourne & Parke has over 400 attorneys worldwide with offices in New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Beijing, Dubai and throughout Eastern Europe.

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Gary Feulner returned to Chadbourne & Parke as Special Counsel…

Sidley Austin announced it’s teaming with MetLife in support of Sidley’s Prelaw Scholars Initiative…

The National Law Journal named its 2010 list of “Washington’s Most Influential Women Lawyers…

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Feulner also worked for Chadbourne in New York, Washington, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai/Sharjah before moving to Abu Dhabi. More recently, Feulner served for more than 18 years as general counsel of SHUAA Capital psc, a Dubai-based investment bank.

A veteran practitioner in the United Arab Emirates, his experience includes extensive international transactional and financial services work, such as private equity, mutual funds, public offerings and securities brokerage, as well as regulatory, banking, litigation, bankruptcy, employment and general corporate law.

“We are pleased to welcome Gary back to the firm,” said Chadbourne Managing Partner Charles K. O’Neill. “He knows the UAE legal market inside and out and his return will benefit our clients, especially those in the capital markets and private equity fields.”

Chadbourne returned to the UAE in 2007 making more readily available to clients in the Middle East the firm’s strong practices in energy, project finance and cross-border acquisitions. The head of the Dubai office, Daniel J. Greenwald, has known and worked with Feulner for over 30 years and was earlier responsible for recruiting him as general counsel at SHUAA Capital.

“I am extremely happy to have Gary back at Chadbourne,” said Greenwald. “We will benefit from his broad general experience and insight into local and regional legal and regulatory issues, and from his in-house perspective. More specifically, he strengthens our capital markets and private equity experience in the region, as well as our overall corporate know-how.”

Chadbourne & Parke LLC is headquartered in New York City and has additional offices in New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Mexico City, London, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Warsaw, Kyiv, Almaty, Dubai and Beijing.

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For the second year running, Chambers honored Dechert LLP with the Award for Excellence in Product Liability…

McDermott Will & Emery was selected as Chambers’ Winner For Health Team Of The Year…

Chambers named Ropes & Gray number one in the field of intellectual property for 2010…

Greenberg Traurig received the Chambers award for its Real Estate Practice group…

Sidley Austin was honored by Chambers as the best in international trade…

Chambers presented Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom with its annual Award for Excellence in the Tax Category…

New York based Chadbourne & Parke LLP was honored by Chambers for Excellence in the Energy Projects category…

Chambers awarded Sullivan & Cromwell for its excellence in the field of Energy Projects…

Weil Gotshal’s Bankruptcy Group rated for excellence by Chambers…

Gibson Dunn received Chambers annual Award for Excellence in the Antitrust Category…

National labor and employment firm Fisher & Phillips LLP is increasing its associate pay scale…

Venable LLP was the recipient of the Chambers Annual Award for Excellence in the Advertising and Marketing Category…

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Chadbourne’s Projects Finance group has worked on transactions in more than 60 countries.  Its lawyers advise on the development and financing of greenfield energy, transportation and other industrial projects, including novel public-private partnership structures, as well as acquisitions and divestitures (including privatizations), private equity investments, debt restructurings, and the resolution of political risk claims and investment disputes. Its lawyers worldwide advise major energy and other industrial sponsors, governmental and commercial financing sources, and governments.

Established in 1902, Chadbourne & Parke has over 400 attorneys worldwide with offices in New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Beijing, Dubai and throughout Eastern Europe.

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Former General Electric IP executive Stephen Manetta, the driving force behind GE’s oil and gas IP technology strategies, will join the firm.  He has over 15 years of experience in the IP field and is a former partner of Morgan Finnegan.

With the addition of Manetta, Rajappan (“BG”) Balagopal comes to the firm’s Los Angeles office as a Senior IP Strategist.  Prior to joining the firm, Balagopal served as Walt Disney Company’s VP of Tech IP Management.

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According to the report, Arent Fox and Winstead are the only other biglaw firms known to have rescinded offers to deferred associates of 2009. Yet Scott Berson, a partner and the firm’s head of recruiting, said that while the business decision “was not something we took lightly at all…we really don’t think we’re standing out in any particular way.

“We handled an issue every New York law firm was handling, and we felt this was the most equitable way to do it given the firm’s circumstances and students’ circumstances, both of which were taken into account,” Berson told NYLJ.

The firm said it will be back recruiting on law school campuses in August, but at least one of the deferred associates finds that particularly unfair.

“I would hope that if they were going to end our relationship they would have looked to end their future classes,” the lawyer said.

The firm’s reasoning, according to Berson, is not having a summer program would potentially hurt the firm’s law-school pipeline.

“We thought not having a summer program or drastically reducing a summer program would send the wrong message, because we’re very optimistic about our future,” Berson said. “We don’t want to cut ties with other law schools or at least leave the impression with law schools we’re drastically changing our policies about recruiting.”

Citing a report by the National Association for Law Placement, the NYLJ reports a total of 2,400 law school graduates were deferred last year when in the midst of the recession

New York’s Chadbourne & Parke employs 400 lawyers and tax advisers in 13 offices in nine countries. Chadbourne is best known for its global practice in project finance and energy, international insurance and reinsurance practice, multi-jurisdictional litigation, and corporate transactions.

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In a statement provided to Above the Law, the firm said it is unable to expand its first-year class even with the brightening economic outlook.

“Despite improving economic conditions generally and at Chadbourne, our most recent near-term projections led us to conclude that we could not justify increasing the first-year class beyond its current size and that there would be no positions available for the 11 deferred individuals,” the firm said.

According to the report, the deferred associates have already received stipend payments of $73,000 from the firm.

New York’s Chadbourne & Parke LLP, founded in 1902 by Thomas L. Chadbourne, employs 400 lawyers and tax advisers in 13 offices in nine countries. Chadbourne is best known for its global practice in project finance and energy, international insurance and reinsurance practice, multi-jurisdictional litigation in courts from Rhode Island to Russia, and corporate transactions.

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According to a firm press release, Cross focuses his practice on transnational business disputes, energy and financial services litigation and government investigations. Pieper’s practice includes complex international dispute resolution with a particular emphasis on Latin American and European parties. Vazquez concentrates his practice on bankruptcy and financial restructuring with a focus on cross-border insolvency and debt restructuring.

As for the Mexico City office, Krivoy bring a practice that focuses on corporate and securities law. Fonseca represents clients in complex domestic and international arbitration and litigation and has experience in construction and oil and gas infrastructure-related disputes.

Chadbourne & Park is an international law firm headquartered in New York City. It also has a presence in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, the Middle East and Latin America.

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The federal government is seeking Medicare reimbursements from lawyers, manufacturers and insurers, including Travelers Cos., that were involved in a $300 million settlement over widespread Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) contamination in Anniston, Alabama, where the chemical was manufactured for decades prior to its ban in 1979.

Charles Miller, Justice Department spokesman, declined comment on Monday about whether the government had determined what amount of money was at stake. “The complaint speaks for itself,” he said.

Defendants say they don’t feel they should have to pay the money, as they contend the claims are too old for court consideration. In addition, the government hasn’t identified which Anniston-area residents had their bills paid by Medicare.

The government lawsuit involves a $300 million portion of the settlement that included about 3,500 people who live in and around Anniston.

Of the $300 million, $129 million went to lawyers and $171 million went to plaintiffs, the lawsuit said.

Chadbourne & Parke, a New York based law firm which isn’t involved in the case, said in an alert to clients the lawsuit provides “valuable insight” about how the government plans to enforce a law governing Medicare secondary payers.

If the government wins, insurance carriers could be forced to pay double for such settlements going back as far as six years, the firm’s analysis said.

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Arthur Cutillo plead not guilty in court yesterday to charges stemming from the Galleon Group insider trading case…

Thomas Russo has officially started at AIG, leaving Patton Boggs behind…

Mayer Brown has thawed salaries and given associates a double bump…

McDonald Hopkins expanded its health care practice…

Chadbourne & Parke added a litigator in New York…

Seyfarth Shaw picked up one from the Department of Labor…

Greenberg Traurig has a new CEO…

Revenues were up in 2009 for Bryan Cave, but per partner profits dropped a bit…

WilmerHale is in the market for more office space in New York…

And Dechert picked up two from Goodwin Procter…

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Silver, 44, most recently served in the New York office of Winston & Strawn. Prior to that he held senior litigation positions at Capgemini North America Inc. According to a press release, Silver brings “an expertise in technology litigation and a focus on securities and financial services litigation.

“Gerry adds depth and expertise to the firm’s litigation department, especially in financial services and technology,” said litigation practice chair Thomas E. Riley. “His in-house experience at Capgemini enhances his ability to appreciate and address concerns from the client’s standpoint.”

Chadourne & Parke is an international firm with a presence in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.

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Chadbourne & Parke has added David H. Evans as a partner in its Washington D.C. office. Evans, who was previously with Arent Fox, will join Chadbourne’s antitrust practice.

Chadbourne managing partner Charles O’Neill said Evans brings a ‘unique skill set in technology and e-commerce.’ He has chaired the ABA Section of Antitrust Law’s Computer and Internet Committee and was a member of its council. He is currently chair of its legislative committee.

Chadbourne & Parke is headquartered in New York City and also has offices in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Mexico City, London, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Warsaw, Kyiv, Almaty, Dubai and Beijing.

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Here’s a look back at the other headlines from Thursday…

The Supreme Court of Nevada has blocked a planto pipe in ground water from the rural areas into Las Vegas on procedural grounds…

The EEOC is taking Kelley Drye to court for age discriminationin a case that could have deep repercussions…

Orly Taitz, queen of the birthers, is back – and talking about running for office…

Andrews Kurth is launching a fixed fee service to help small business get started…

Revenue is down at Reed Smith, but profits are up…

Robins Kaplan is opening in New Yorkwith some lateral moves from Lovells…

Joshua Sable has left Bryan Cave to be general counsel at an HR firm…

Andrews Kurth added three to its DC office…

Chabourne & Parke launch what appears to be the first practice specializing in alternative energy cars…

Nixon Peabody announced a pair of promotions…

And a former associate has brought a discrimination claimagainst Howrey…

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The practice brings together a dozen attorneys with expertise in raising capital, obtaining government loans, intellectual property and taxation. The group will be a “one stop shop” for clients in the alternative vehicle industry and will include manufacturers, suppliers, government agencies and lenders. The practice will be led by project finance partner Chaim Wachsberger and former New York Governor George Pataki.

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Bass Berry promoted seven to partner and added ten associates…

Vinson & Elkins expanded its middle east practice with the addition of two laterals…

A prison ban on Dungeons & Dragons was upheld by the 7th Circuit…

Happy days are here againat Chadbourne & Parke…

Seyfarth Shaw added one to its IP practice…

A Florida firm is suing over the fraudulent copying of its website…

A former AG has been retained by a private school to help block UMass from opening a law school…

Wilmer Hale adds a former deputy director of the SEC…

And the Florida Bar sent its members a request for donations for Haiti relief efforts…

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