Promise of 'bet the company' disputes helped Paul Hastings lure A&O team

Rani Mehta

March 11 2024

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Paul Hastings has hired a 10-person team from Allen & Overy, including partner David Tennant

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Rani Mehta

Senior Reporter Managing IP

Rani reports on all aspects of IP in the US and the Americas, particularly trademarks and copyright. Based in New York, she covers in-house and private practice lawyers' concerns and insights into the market.

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