Paul Weiss Poaches Antitrust Partners for New Brussels Outpost

April 8, 2024, 3:38 PM UTC

Paul Weiss has hired two antitrust partners for its planned Brussels office, as the firm continues expanding its non-US business.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett partner Ross Ferguson and UK firm Macfarlanes partner Richard Pepper come aboard in preparation for the Brussels launch, according to a firm statement Monday.

Paul Weiss’ office in the Belgian capital will be its first in continental Europe, joining the ranks of several US outfits to launch there in recent years.

The location and opening date are yet to be finalized, according to a spokesperson for the firm.

Ferguson’s clients while at Simpson Thacher have included ...

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