Sidley Austin Brown & Wood has lost bankruptcy partner Norman Kinel to New York’s Dreier. Kinel, who will become chairman of the bankruptcy practice, said: “Few boutique firms have the requisite level of bankruptcy and litigation expertise, which is essential in complex bankruptcy. It’s my intention to position Dreier as a key player.”
Kendall Freeman wins Victoria Seguros work
A recommendation from the magic circle has awarded Kendall Freeman a new client in the guise of Germany’s Ergo Group subsidiary Victoria Seguros. Kendall Freeman, which was formed in March out of the insurance and litigation groups from the now defunct DJ Freeman, won the client after Allen & Overy (A&O) put its name forward. […]