Doron Ezickson Joins Cadwalader to Establish UK Energy and Commodities Practice

LONDON, January 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

- Cadwalader launches new global practice across London, New York, Washington D.C. and Houston

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, a leading international law firm, today announced the addition of Doron Ezickson as a Partner in its London office, establishing the UK Energy and Commodities Practice.

Mr. Ezickson joins from McDermott Will & Emery LLP, as part of a team of nine partners in Washington D.C., London, New York and Houston creating a new global Energy and Commodities Practice.

He is a recognised leader in international energy and commodities law, and adds to Cadwalader's traditional strengths of financial services, capital markets, M&A, litigation, regulatory and anti-corruption lawyers. The new Energy and Commodities Practice spans all financial products within the wholesale, emissions and renewables markets.

"We are delighted to have Doron join us and assist with the firm's international expansion, not only in energy, but in our existing financial services, capital markets, international litigation and reorganisation practices. This practice area plays to and enhances our strengths in London." said Angus Duncan, Managing Partner of Cadwalader's London office.

"The development of an Energy and Commodities Practice is a perfect fit for our Firm." stated Cadwalader's Chairman Christopher White. "Dramatic changes in the European and U.S. regulatory environment in highly regulated industries such as financial services, energy and commodities, are creating demand for sophisticated sector specific counsel. We serve our clients by bringing together outstanding innovative and creative lawyers to help navigate the terrain." he said.

Mr. Ezickson has extensive experience of the energy markets, including a wide range of European, US and Asia regulatory and compliance issues relating to the development and operation of wholesale energy, renewable energy and emissions markets, as well as related financial products. He has practised as a foreign attorney in the UK since 2006 and is also admitted to practice in Massachussetts, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania.

Other key Partners joining the Firm in the United States include Paul Pantano who was head of McDermott's Energy and Commodities Advisory practice, focusing foremost on energy, commodities and derivatives law. Karen A. Dewis, who joins the team from her previous position as head of McDermott's corporate practice and co-head of its Global M&A group. Gregory Mocek, former head of McDermott's Energy and Commodities Advisory Practice Group Enforcement Defense Team; Daryl L. Rice, former co-head of the Energy Trading and Structured Transactions; Kenneth W. Irvin, former head of the regulatory practice; and Anthony M. Mansfield, former partner in the Washington, D.C., office. In addition, Robert G. Stephens, former head of McDermott's Houston office and head of the Energy Trading and Structured Transactions will open a new Houston office for Cadwalader. Gregory K. Lawrence, former head of the Renewables practice will reside in New York.

About Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, established in 1792, is one of the world's leading international law firms, with offices in New York, London, Charlotte, Washington and Beijing. Cadwalader serves a diverse client base, including many of the world's top financial institutions, undertaking business in more than 50 countries on six continents. The firm offers legal expertise in antitrust, banking, business fraud, corporate finance, corporate governance, environmental, financial restructuring and reorganisations, healthcare, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, private client, private equity, real estate, regulation, securitization, structured finance, and tax. More information about Cadwalader can be found at http://www.cadwalader.com

    
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