SCG Member News Roundup: October 2026

News from the Network

In the Spotlight
Richards, Layton & Finger (US: Delaware) is proud to announce that Kyle Lachmund, a director in the firm’s Corporate & Chancery Litigation practice, has been confirmed by the Delaware State Senate to serve on the Delaware Court of Chancery. Kyle’s appointment continues a long line of Richards, Layton & Finger lawyers who have gone on to serve on the Delaware bench, a track record that reflects the firm’s standing at the center of the state’s corporate law bar.

Rifkin Weiner Livingston (US: Maryland) is pleased to announce the consolidation and formation of its “Administrative Law Group” which will provide legal services in a number of categories, including: administrative and regulatory review and guidance, bid protests and appeals, cannabis advice and counsel, casino gaming and lottery matters, and more. This group is chaired by Stuart Cherry and vice-chaired by Devon Harman Maunz.

In the News
AGM Abogados (Spain) is proud to announce the appointment of Gonzalo Molina as Partner in the Tax and Fiscal Law Department. With this appointment, the firm further strengthens a practice that provides ongoing tax advice to national and international companies on a wide range of tax matters.

Clark Wilson (Canada: British Columbia) is pleased to share that nine lawyers from the firm’s Estates & Trusts team were recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada for Trusts and Estates. In addition, two of the firm’s lawyers were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada: Alison Colpitts, and Sunny Chiu. Additionally, ten lawyers were recognized in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings for their work in Estates & Succession Planning and Trusts, Estates & Probate Litigation. The firm was also once again recognized by the Access Pro Bono Society of British Columbia as a Top 10 Law Firm Supporter and Top 30 Donor/Fundraiser.

Hall & Wilcox (Australia) was named Australian Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards. In addition, the firm has made a number of strategic appointments including: M&A and corporate partners Carl Hinze and Khilen Devani in Brisbane; employment and workplace relations partner Andrew Klein in Canberra; cyber and technology partner Zoe Tishler in Sydney; corporate partners James Hill, Alasdair McLean and Hugh Scales in Melbourne; and property and disputes partner James Forde and a team of three lawyers in Adelaide. This follows the promotion of 58 senior lawyers on 1 July, including three partners, 19 special counsel and 36 senior associates. The firm maintained its Band 1 rankings for both Private Wealth Law and Family Office & Funds Structuring in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026, with six partners also individually recognised: Harry New, Frank Hinoporos, William Moore, Emma Woolley, James Whiley and McLane Edinger.

McBrayer (US: Kentucky) is pleased to announce the addition of six attorneys: Catherine Hayden, Addison Thompson, William Arflack, Grace Garner, William Haydon and Michele Montgomery. Their arrival strengthens the firm’s capabilities in litigation, estate planning, intellectual property, hospitality law, construction law, planning and zoning, economic development, and related areas.

Richards, Layton & Finger (US: Delaware) is pleased to announce that fifteen of the firm’s attorneys have earned a place in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America and 500 Leading Litigators in America Guides. In other news, Law360 has named the firm a 2026 Delaware Regional Powerhouse. The firm is also proud to announce that Director Doneene Damon has been named to the Forbes 2026 America’s Top Lawyers list. Additionally, Director Rudolf Koch was named Legal Advisor of the Year by The M&A Advisor as part of its 17th Annual International M&A Awards.

Robinson+Cole (US: Massachusetts) is proud to announce that former Massachusetts False Claims Division Chief Amy Crafts has joined the firm’s Business Litigation + Dispute Resolution group as a partner in its Boston office. In other news, the firm was recognized in several categories at Law.com’s 2026 New England Legal Awards. Business Litigation group chair Edward Heath was named as a Distinguished Leader. Real Estate + Development group co-chair Deirdre Robinson was named Real Estate Attorney of the Year. Managed Care + ERISA Litigation group member Rita Nerney was named as a Rising Star Winner. The Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications group was named as the Litigation Department of the Year in the Environmental category. Lastly, the Construction Law group was named as the Litigation Department of the Year in the Construction category.

Turner Padget (US: South Carolina) is pleased to announce that Shareholder Arthur Justice has been named the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Business Person of the Year, recognizing more than four decades of professional leadership, service to the business community, and commitment to the Pee Dee. A Florence attorney for more than 40 years, Arthur has built a practice focused on helping businesses navigate complex legal, employment, and operational challenges.

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