Lateral Partner Watch for the Week of October 9th, 2026

• WilmerHale has hired Hugh Murtagh from Latham & Watkins to strengthen its restructuring practice amid rising bankruptcy filings and distressed lending activity.

• Latham & Watkins LLP has appointed a former U.S. International Trade Commission attorney from Baker Botts LLP as co-chair of its International Trade Commission practice, strengthening its international trade law capabilities.

• Sullivan & Cromwell has welcomed Jonathan Ellis and Michael Huston as co-heads of its Supreme Court & Appellate Practice, along with Nicholas Crown as a partner, strengthening the firm's appellate litigation capabilities.

• Dentons has welcomed Megan Schellinger as a capital markets partner in London, strengthening its US securities and international financing capabilities to support complex cross-border transactions.

• Baker McKenzie has welcomed Allison Murphy as a partner in its Dispute Resolution Practice and co-head of its Congressional Investigations Practice, strengthening its capabilities in congressional inquiries and government investigations.