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GPA Law Firm (Gouveia Pereira, Costa Freitas & Associados - Sociedade de Advogados, S.P., R.L.) announces the appointment as Partner of Francisco Rodrigues Rocha effective November 2023.
Francisco will become head of the Transport and Maritime Areas and co-head of Compliance in the Banking, Finance and Insurance Sectors. A lawyer with a PhD from the University of Lisbon Faculty of Law where he is a visiting assistant professor, Francisco Rodrigues Rocha has been collaborating with GPA Law Firm since 2012, where he completed his traineeship and was an associate lawyer.
He has worked in various areas, especially insurance and pension fund law, with particular emphasis on advising financial intermediaries, including credit institutions, private equity companies, collective investment undertakings, and private equity funds on regulatory and corporate matters, as well as monitoring administrative offences before supervisory authorities. He is the author of more than 70 publications in various legal areas, including insurance law, banking law, company law, maritime law, transport law, data protection law, and consumer law.
Sofia Gouveia Pereira, Managing Partner of GPA Law Firm said, “Francisco Rodrigues Rocha has had the capacity and generosity to combine an exemplary academic career with exceptional performance as a lawyer at GPA Law Firm, which built a solid relationship of trust over the years, not only with our clients but also with our team. We recognise Francisco's technical and human skills as fundamental for the future of GPA Law Firm, and it is with great joy and enthusiasm that we share the news that we have another partner at GPA.”
GGI member firmGPA Law FirmLisbon, PortugalT: +351 213 121 550
Law Firm Services
Francisco Rodrigues RochaContact Francisco Rodrigues Rocha
Stephen Parkinson, solicitor and former senior partner of London GGI member firm Kingsley Napley, has been appointed by the UK attorney general to become the next Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for England and Wales, and Head of the Crown Prosecution Service.
Stephen began his initial five-year term on 01 November 2023, succeeding barrister Max Hill KC. He is the first solicitor to lead the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) since its creation.
Stephen is a practicing lawyer with a long and distinguished career which began in the CPS where he served as a junior prosecutor. He has most recently been senior partner at GGI member law firm Kingsley Napley LLP, where he represented a number of high-profile clients.
His last 20 years as a defence lawyer built on the skills and experience he gained from his years working as a prosecutor, and he developed an extensive practice advising on, or undertaking, investigations for organisations, companies, and individuals, all of which will be a strength in his role as DPP.
Stephen accumulated a wealth of experience in government, including roles in the Treasury Solicitor’s Department, where he was responsible for most of the government’s regulatory litigation, and also in the Department of Trade and Industry, where he headed a team providing legal advice in live company investigations.
In the CPS, he progressed from junior prosecutor to the head of the international cooperation unit, and he also spent two periods in the Attorney General’s Office, with his last post being as deputy head of the department.
The Attorney General, Rt Hon Victoria Prentis KC MP said, “Stephen Parkinson brings a unique combination of legal expertise and public service at the highest levels, demonstrated most recently as senior partner at Kingsley Napley LLP, and having spent numerous years in three of the Law Officers’ departments: the Attorney General’s Office, Treasury Solicitor’s Department, and as a prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) itself.
“Stephen has had a stellar legal career both in and outside of government, as well as experience both prosecuting and defending. Combining this with his extensive track record of leadership, I have every confidence he will be a collaborative director and a principled and independent chief prosecutor. The public will rightly expect nothing less. He will build on the achievements of Max Hill to whom I am grateful. The role of DPP requires exceptional qualities of judgement and character. I am looking forward to working with the new director.”
The CPS prosecutes criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other investigative organisations in England and Wales. The CPS is independent and makes its decisions independently of the police and government.
Stephen Parkinson said, “I am delighted and honoured to be appointed as the next Director of Public Prosecutions. Both as a prosecutor and defender, I have always strongly believed in the importance of the CPS in bringing to justice and prosecuting fairly those accused of crime. I would like to pay tribute to the work that Max Hill has done leading the CPS successfully through the challenges of the pandemic, and setting a clear direction for the future. I look forward to building on his legacy.”
GGI member firmKingsley NapleyLondon, UKT: +44 20 7814 1200Law Firm Services, Tax
At Kingsley Napley, we provide clients with the best possible service across a wide range of industries and legal disciplines. Our private, corporate, and international clients turn to us because they trust us to always provide the right advice and consistently deliver – when it matters most.
After a smooth acquisition process, the deal was recently sealed – GGI member firm LIMES international, a consulting firm that facilitates cross-border working and business, has been acquired by the originally Scottish-based activpayroll, a leading provider of global payroll and HR solutions.
With the acquisition of LIMES, activpayroll gains a strong partner in the Netherlands and Belgium that will further expand its global mobility formula in 150 countries under the LIMES name in the coming years. activpayroll is supported by the UK-based private equity firm Tenzing. In addition to its complementary services, it was a decisive factor in the deal for LIMES shareholders that the name LIMES international and the company's DNA will continue to exist.
The transaction also involves payrolling organisation MILES, the employer of record/professional employment organisation (EOR/PEO) for highly skilled migrants. MILES has been added to LIMES’ services since 2015.
“Our dream is to expand the LIMES tax and global mobility formula globally and realise your and our cross-border ambitions,” said Age Seinstra, Managing Director of LIMES. “The joining of forces with activpayroll’s global payroll services and LIMES tax and global mobility enables us to enhance and expand the existing tax and global mobility service line around the world. This will provide organisations with a pragmatic and flexible solution for the increasingly globalised workforce. The acquisition of MILES international payrolling also adds an EOR/PEO service line for highly skilled employees to activpayroll’s one-stop-shop solution globally from the Netherlands.”
LIMES and MILES have taken a strategic position between the Big Four and other specialist tax advisory firms. The current management of LIMES and MILES will remain unchanged after the transaction. Directors Nick Domburg and Age Seinstra will both hold other positions within activpayroll in addition to their current positions as LIMES directors. Nick Domburg joins the management board of activpayroll.
“In recent years, LIMES has been approached by several global investors. For strategic reasons, they did not pursue these opportunities at the time. GGI member firm Marktlink has supported the shareholders in formulating a buy-and-build strategy, and in the acquisition of TTT-Group in 2021. In collaboration with activpayroll, the goal is to become the sector’s European market leader in the coming years through a well-defined buy-and-build strategy," said Tim van der Meer, Managing Partner at Marktlink.
GGI member firmsLIMES International tax + global mobilityValkenburg, The NetherlandsT: +31 88 089 90 00Tax, Advisory, Fiduciary & Estate Planning
Nick DomburgContact Nick
Age Seinstra Contact Age
GCG member firm MarktlinkThe NetherlandsT: +31 182 35 82 22
Corporate Finance
Tim van der MeerContact Tim
GGI member firm Mirick O’Connell is thrilled to welcome back Andrew Croxford, and to welcome Zachary Luczyk to the firm.
Andrew is a valued member of the Business Group. He recently returned to Mirick O'Connell after serving as vice president and in-house counsel at 3 Step Sports. Andrew focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, securities regulations, joint ventures, venture capital, and early state investment transactions. He represents companies throughout all states of their development, from formation to through and beyond joining the public market.
Zach recently joined Mirick O'Connell as an associate in the Business Group. He has experience providing general business and corporate counsel to local, regional, and national corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. His practice also focuses on mergers and acquisitions, business formation, ownership transitions, strategic transactions, corporate governance, general corporate and business matters, and licensure. Zach handles a wide range of agreements and matters covering buying and selling businesses, divestitures, limited liability companies, and F-reorganisations.
GGI member firm Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLPBoston, MA, USAT: +1 617 261 24 17
Contact Andrew A. Croxford
Contact Zachary B. Luczyk
GARDEN CITY, NY, Oct 2, 2023 — The law firm of Moritt Hock & Hamroff has been recognised as one of Long Island Business News's inaugural 2023 Empowering Women honourees for its commitment to the growth and advancement of women, cultivating diverse and inclusive communities, and fostering social responsibility.
“This is a special honour and distinction for MHH. In its steadfast commitment to the growth and advancement of women, MHH continues to be deliberate and proactive in the steps it has taken to date to ensure that women are not just supported, but thrive both within the firm and in the legal industry at large,” said Julia Gavrilov, Partner and Chair of the firm's women’s initiative programme, MHH WINS: Women’s Initiative for Navigating Success.
“MHH’s female attorneys serve as department heads and chairs of various initiatives; in management of the firm; mentors to junior mentees (both within the firm and externally); members of numerous boards and committees; and as speakers on esteemed panels (just to name a few),” Julia reports. “MHH’s efforts also extend beyond the firm, through its philanthropic and community endeavours to nurture future professionals and empower women nationwide by, among other things, educating other companies on the importance of hiring, retaining, and promoting women, all of which continue to further distinguish MHH from its peers.”
Only 26 companies across Long Island earned this extraordinary distinction. Long Island-based organisations profiled in this inaugural programme have a proven track record of recruiting, hiring, and promoting women in their organisation; elevating women to c-suite positions; creating innovative programs or mentorship avenues for female employees; providing scholarship assistance; and contributing to advancing women’s causes through philanthropic or community endeavours.
Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP is an 80+ attorney commercial law firm providing a wide range of legal services to businesses, corporations, and individuals worldwide from its offices in Manhattan, Long Island, and Florida.
GGI member firmMoritt Hock & Hamroff LLPGarden City (NY), New York (NY), USAT: +1 516 873 2000 Ext. 260Law Firm Services
Contact Julia Gavrilov
Minneapolis, MN (Nov. 6, 2023) – Moss & Barnett, A Professional Association, is pleased to announce that attorney Rainey C. Muth has joined the firm’s business law team assisting clients with various corporate, business, and financial matters. Prior to joining Moss & Barnett, Muth clerked for the Honorable Lisa Fair McEvers in the North Dakota Supreme Court. She received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of North Dakota School of Law where she served on the North Dakota Law Review, and her B.S., summa cum laude, in Business Management from North Dakota State University.
GGI member firmMoss & Barnett Minneapolis (MN), USA T: +1 612 877 5373Law Firm ServicesContact Rainey C. Muth
Moss & Barnett provides a full range of legal services to business and private clients in Minnesota, the Upper Midwest, and beyond. Our goal is to be a strategic and critical partner to our clients and provide value that extends far beyond the practice of law. Moss & Barnett has been named a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers since 2010. The firm has offices in downtown Minneapolis and St. Cloud, Minnesota, and features 100+ attorneys and paralegals representing clients as advisors and advocates.
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced the acquisition of Inverness law firm Macandrew & Jenkins WS Ltd.
Long-established family firm Macandrew & Jenkins has deep roots in the Inverness community, and specialises in rural and estate work, wills, trusts and executries, and residential and commercial property. WJM, which has a network of five Scottish offices including Inverness, says the move will strengthen the firms’ collective service offerings across a range of key sectors.
WJM Managing Partner Fraser Gillies said, “This is an exciting moment which enhances our service offering for clients across the Highlands and Islands and Moray, particularly in areas such as property and private client work. Macandrew & Jenkins has a sterling reputation and has cultivated a loyal client base through its client-centric approach, which perfectly complements our ethos here at WJM. We look forward to working with our new colleagues.”
James Wotherspoon, Managing Partner of Macandrew & Jenkins, said, “We take great pride in offering an excellent personal service and these are values which are wholly shared by WJM. We will continue to provide this as partners in WJM, while expanding the range of services which we can provide.”
The last decade has been one of the most significant periods in WJM’s history, with a series of mergers and acquisitions, including two in Inverness – a merger with MacArthur & Co in 2016, and the acquisition of Calum I Duncan Corporate Lawyers in 2019.
Further cementing its commitment to growth, WJM also recently announced it is combining with Irwin Mitchell (subject to FCA approval). Irwin Mitchell is investing in WJM, with the two firms working together to provide a full suite of legal and financial services operating out of more than 20 locations across Scotland, England and Wales. This will allow clients across the Highlands and beyond to access a broader range of sectors as well as experts from across the UK and beyond.
GGI member firmWright Johnston & MackenzieGlasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Dunfermline, Dunblane/Perthshire, ScotlandT: +44 141 248 3434
Contact Fraser Gillies
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP is an independent Scottish Law firm offering the full range of corporate, dispute resolution, and private client services. The firm is GGI's sole Scottish member.
