Lateral Partner Watch for the Week of August 28th, 2026
Gibson Dunn has welcomed Clay Brett, former co-head of Baker Botts’ energy private equity practice, to its Houston office, strengthening its energy private equity capabilities amid a thriving U.S. energy legal market.
Mayer Brown has recruited finance partner Justin Hewett to its Houston office from DLA Piper, adding to the firm’s continued expansion in Texas and bringing its total partner additions in Houston to six this year.
White & Case LLP has hired a new partner to its Miami office from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, strengthening its mergers and acquisitions and real estate capabilities.
Sidley Austin has recruited four partners from Winston Taylor, enhancing its energy and infrastructure capabilities amid significant departures from Winston's team following its merger with Taylor Wessing.
Paul Weiss has appointed a partner from Goodwin Procter to enhance its U.S. Supreme Court practice, reflecting the firm's commitment to strengthening its appellate capabilities in high-stakes litigation.
