Mishcon in surprise Manhattan opening
Mishcon de Reya is opening its first office outside of London — in New York.
In an intriguing move, the firm is taking on 15 lawyers from Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, who will be led by James McGuire, a fraud specialist and former Assistant US Attorney.
Kevin Gold, Mishcon’s managing partner, says is is motivated by the rise in litigation and regulatory work. “Opening our first international office in one of the major financial centres of the world is an exciting opportunity for both our business and our clients,” Gold says. “It is also timely. There has been a rise in the level of regulation globally. A presence in two of the world’s leading financial centres is exactly what clients of the expanded firm need.”
The move into Manhattan is unusually bold for a firm which in the past has preferred to remain under the radar.
Source : The Times
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