Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has made its first major US hire as part of its strategy to scale up in the region.
White & Case partner Burr Eckstut will join HSF Kramer as head of technology transactions, the firm said Monday. The move comes after a sustained effort to land Eckstut: HSF internally announced earlier this year that it had hired the New York lawyer only to see him stay at White & Case.
“White & Case made a serious push to retain Burr, and we are delighted that he has decided to pursue the opportunity to lead and build ...