Lateral Partner Watch for the Week of August 7th, 2026

LATERAL PARTNER WATCH
Written By Lauren Wu

  • Gibson Dunn has welcomed Bill Savitt from Wachtell Lipton to its litigation practice, strengthening the firm's capabilities in high-stakes litigation and complex disputes for leading global clients.

  • Arnold & Porter has welcomed Chee-Kwan Kim as a partner in its Seoul M&A practice, strengthening the firm's capabilities in cross-border transactions and private equity investments across the Korean market.

  • Goodwin has welcomed Matt Wheeler as a partner in its Life Sciences practice, strengthening the firm's capabilities in San Diego following the recent appointment of Matt Bresnahan as co-chair.

  • DLA Piper has added three partners and a counsel from leading firms, including A&O Shearman, to its finance practice, strengthening its capital solutions and energy capabilities across the U.S. and London.

  • Brown Rudnick has added 34 lawyers, including key figures from HSF Kramer, to launch its new Silicon Valley office, strengthening its technology and intellectual property capabilities.

Lauren Wu
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