Jones Walker Eyes Expansion of Tax Practice; King & Spalding Add Former Prosecutor to Ranks

Jones Walker Eyes Expansion of Tax Practice; King & Spalding Add Former Prosecutor to Ranks

United States – Law firms across the United States are focusing on growth and development, with many making strategic hires to expand their practices. Recent moves within the industry include Jones Walker’s efforts to broaden the appeal of its national tax credits practice and King & Spalding’s addition of a former prosecutor to its team.

Jones Walker Strengthens Tax Credits Practice

Zach Branson’s return to Jones Walker in Atlanta is a crucial step in the firm’s plan to bolster its national tax credits practice. Bill Backstrom, head of the firm’s tax practice group, stated that the recent addition of new partners in New York and Washington, D.C. in 2021 and 2023 was primarily to enhance the firm’s reputation as a national contender in state and local tax counsel. With the return of Branson to the firm, Jones Walker is looking to extend its services beyond its immediate geographic areas.

Ex-Prosecutor Joins King & Spalding

Concurrently, King & Spalding is fortifying its links with the Middle East and Latin America by inducting former prosecutor Barry Kamar as a partner. Firm leaders have emphasized the pivotal role that Kamar’s professional relationships in these regions will play in diversifying the firm’s global connections.

Dentons Adds Former Advisor to Georgia House Speaker

Further shakeups in the legal world include the addition of a former advisor to the Georgia House Speaker to the team of Dentons. The global firm welcomed the ex-advisor as a principal in its public policy practice. This move is expected to provide a unique perspective and informed advice on political matters to the firm’s clients.

Firms Strive For Expansion And Adaptation

These recent strategic moves by law firms across the US demonstrate an ongoing trend within the industry to adapt and expand in these demanding times. By focusing on the recruitment of skilled practitioners with well-established networks, these firms are diversifying their practices and ensuring they stay competitive in the evolving legal landscape.

Through these strategic changes, these law firms continue to enrich their offerings, secure their place in the market, and provide clients with greater access to a range of experts across various domains and geographies.