Gibson Dunn Expands Corporate Practice with Kirkland Hires

Gibson Dunn has announced the quadruple capture of George Stamas, Mark Director, Andrew Herman and Alexander Fine from Kirkland & Ellis, with the four joining as partners in the firm's corporate practice. The group focuses on a broad spectrum of corporate law issues, M&A work and private equity transactions.

Director, Herman and Fine will be based in Washington, D.C and Stamas, who was formerly a senior partner in Kirkland's practice group, will continue to serve as a senior partner across the firm's offices in New York and Washington, D.C. He was enthusiastic about the group's prospects following the move, remarking: “We are excited about the opportunity to join the firm. We have long admired Gibson Dunn’s culture and collaborative approach to servicing clients.  We are committed to joining the team and further developing our practice together.”

The news was also welcomed by Gibson Dunn chairman Ken Doran, who added: “We are delighted to add this distinguished team to the firm. George, Mark, Andrew and Alex are talented, highly regarded lawyers and energetic business developers. They have strong contacts in the legal and business communities in D.C., New York and internationally.  Their addition will significantly strengthen our M&A, private equity and corporate practices not just on the East Coast but across the firm worldwide.”