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CLP Partner Philip Hecht Returns to Private Practice in Abu Dhabi
After nearly a decade as general counsel at Miral Group, Philip Hecht is rejoining BCLP as a partner in Abu Dhabi. This move marks a return to his roots and leverages his in-house experience to drive commercial and real estate expertise. Prior to joining Miral Group as director of legal affairs for the leisure and entertainment company, Hecht spent nearly a decade at DLA Piper as a senior legal consultant.
Hecht's new role will enable him to bring valuable insights from his time in-house to BCLP's Middle East Real Estate Practice. His expertise is expected to drive growth and commercial success in the region.
In related news, several law firms have recently made notable hires and appearances in various court cases. A brief summary of these developments includes:
* Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer has entered appearances for Hanaco Venture Capital and its executives in a pending securities lawsuit.
* Attorneys from A&O Shearman have stepped in as defense counsel for Toronto-Dominion Bank and other defendants in a pending securities class action.
* Crown Castle International has turned to Luke D. Wolf of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani to fend off a pending breach-of-contract lawsuit.
* Wilfred P. Coronato and Daniel M. Schwartz of McCarter & English have stepped in as defense counsel to Electrolux Home Products Inc. in a pending product liability lawsuit.
These developments highlight the ongoing activity in the legal industry, with law firms continuing to expand their expertise and representation in various areas of law.
