Gibson Dunn Elevates 42 Lawyers to Partner Amid Global Expansion

Gibson Dunn has announced a significant expansion in its global presence by promoting 42 lawyers to partnership, effective January 1, 2026. This marks the largest partner promotion class in the firm’s history. The decision emphasizes Gibson Dunn’s commitment to addressing growing client demands across its key markets.

Notable Growth Metrics

The newly promoted partners represent a wide array of practices, spanning 17 offices globally. Notably, 26% of this group is based in London—the largest partner class from that office to date. Additionally, 40% of the new partners are located outside the United States, reflecting the firm’s strengthened international footprint.

Profiles of Newly Promoted Partners

• Daniel R. Adler (Los Angeles) – Specializes in appellate and constitutional law, with a focus on complex cases and strategic appeals.
• Michal Baum (New York) – Expertise in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and finance.
• Valeri Bozhikov (London) – Advises on international competition and foreign investment matters, currently on secondment to KKR.
• Tom Brower (Palo Alto) – Focuses on domestic and cross-border debt financing transactions.
• David W. Casazza (Washington, D.C.) – Experienced in bankruptcy and complex litigation.
• James Chandler (London) – Offers guidance on U.K. taxation and complex tax litigation.
• Andy Chen (Houston) – Specializes in acquisition financings and energy sector transactions.
• Tyler R. Cox (Houston) – Works on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Delyan M. Dimitrov (New York) – Focuses on cross-border disputes and international arbitration.
• Osvaldo A. Galeano (London) – Specializes in mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the infrastructure sector.
• Dione Garlick (Los Angeles) – An experienced trial lawyer in real estate litigation and disputes.
• Jonathan Griffin (London) – A solicitor-advocate specializing in transnational litigation.
• Graham Haselgrove (London) – Advises on real estate financing in the U.K. and Europe.
• Tom Jackson (London) – Works on complex financing and corporate transactions in transportation.
• Claude Jiang (Singapore) – Specializes in energy and infrastructure project development.
• Melanie L. Katsur (Washington, D.C.) – Focuses on high-stakes antitrust litigation.
• Sameera Kimatrai (Dubai) – Expert in financial services regulation in the Middle East.
• Derek K. Kraft (Washington, D.C.) – Specializes in complex civil litigation.
• David M. Kusnetz (New York) – Works on high-stakes commercial litigation.
• Eli M. Lazarus (San Francisco) – Focuses on antitrust civil litigation and investigations.
• Mark Leverkus (London) – Deals with international financing and leasing transactions.
• Jeff Lombard (Palo Alto) – Represents clients in securities class actions and litigation.
• Shaun A. Mathur (Los Angeles) – Experienced in commercial litigation and disputes.
• Anna M. McKenzie (Washington, D.C.) – Specializes in employment-related legal issues.
• Ning Ning (Hong Kong) – Focuses on white-collar investigations in Asia-Pacific.
• Katherine Nobbs (Brussels) – Advises on EU competition law and trade defense.
• Charles Peugnet (Paris) – Expert in restructuring and cross-border debt management.
• Laura J. Plack (Denver) – Represents clients in regulatory investigations and litigation.
• Brian Richman (Dallas) – Focused on regulatory and appellate litigation.
• Ankita Ritwik (Washington, D.C.) – Works on international arbitration and related litigation.
• Rachel W. Robertson (Dallas) – Experienced in high-profile commercial litigation.
• Prerak Shah (Houston) – Represents clients in government litigation and investigations.
• Claire Shepherd (London) – Focuses on antitrust and foreign investment matters.
• Michael S. Skouras (London) – Advises on leveraged M&A and private equity transactions.
• Matthew Squire (London) – Specializes in cross-border restructuring and financing.
• Alana Tinkler (London) – Focuses on complex merger control and antitrust investigations.
• Lauren Traina (Los Angeles) – Specializes in real estate planning and energy projects.
• Jennafer M. Tryck (Orange County) – Defends clients in ERISA litigation.
• Trenton J. Van Oss (Washington, D.C.) – Experienced in diverse appellate litigation.
• Friedrich A. Wagner (Munich) – Focuses on transnational litigation across Europe.
• Carissa H. Zidell (Century City) – Works on real estate transactions and investments.

The elevation of these lawyers to partnership not only highlights their individual contributions but also represents Gibson Dunn’s growth and ambitions for its global expansion.