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Linklaters Poaches Big Deal Maker Mark Gordon from Rival
10 Sep
Summary
- Mark Gordon joins Linklaters as Americas managing partner.
- Gordon brings extensive M&A experience, having advised on major deals.
- This move is part of a trend of senior legal talent moving in the US.
Law firm Linklaters has recruited Mark Gordon, a seasoned partner from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, to bolster its presence in the Americas. Gordon is set to assume the role of managing partner for the Americas division and co-chair of global mergers and acquisitions starting in November.
This strategic move highlights a significant trend of senior legal professionals transitioning in the U.S. legal market. Gordon's expertise includes advising on substantial transactions, such as AZEK's $8.75 billion acquisition and Alexion Pharmaceuticals' $39 billion sale to AstraZeneca in 2021.
Linklaters aims to expand its U.S. market share through aggressive recruitment, as stated by its senior partner Aedamar Comiskey. The firm has seen considerable growth in the U.S., doubling revenue and quadrupling profits over the past four years. Gordon's appointment follows other notable hires, including a litigation and sports team and a former Johnson & Johnson global litigation leader.
