Lateral Partner Watch for the Week of August 14th, 2026
Mayer Brown has appointed James Clarke as a Partner in London, further strengthening its Emerging Markets Finance team with his expertise in export and agency finance, structured commodity finance, and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Greenberg Traurig has welcomed Joseph W. Creech, former chair of Venable LLP’s Real Estate Group, as a shareholder and chair of its D.C. Metropolitan Real Estate Practice.
Sidley Austin has added Sharanyaa Kruti Vasan as a Partner in its Energy, Transportation and Infrastructure practice, strengthening its renewable energy capabilities.
Paul Weiss has welcomed Ian Edvalson, a corporate partner with over 31 years at Wilson Sonsini, to enhance its life sciences corporate practice in San Francisco, focusing on biotechnology and medical transactions.
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has welcomed Tyler Williams, ex-counselor for digital assets at the U.S. Treasury, to bolster its Government Relations & Public Affairs practice, leveraging his extensive experience in digital assets and financial services policy.
