Morgan Lewis & Bockius Paris Expansion Adds 54-Lawyer Team
In exciting news, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, a Philadelphia-based law firm, is making waves with its recent announcement. They are expanding their presence in Paris by welcoming a team of 54 lawyers from Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel. This change is scheduled to kick off on January 1 and demonstrates Morgan Lewis’ strategic effort to bolster its European operations.
This move comes as Kramer Levin gears up for a merger with Herbert Smith Freehills, a global legal powerhouse. Interestingly, Kramer Levin’s Paris office was not included in the merger plans, paving the way for Morgan Lewis to onboard the talented team.
Dana Anagnostou, a corporate partner, and Sébastien Pontillo, a private equity partner, who serve as co-leaders of Kramer Levin’s Paris office, will play integral roles in this transition. Anagnostou is set to lead Morgan Lewis’ Paris office, working alongside current head Sabine Smith-Vidal.
The leadership and expertise of the incoming team from Kramer Levin are expected to be valuable assets as Morgan Lewis embarks on this exciting chapter of growth and expansion. Stay tuned for further updates as this change takes place in the legal landscape.
