New kid on the block
US litigation firm grows its London office Elizabeth (Lizzie) Shimmin has joined Jenner & Block’s London office as special counsel.
Lizzie was previously an associate at Jones Day, prior to which she was an associate in White & Case’s London office. Lizzie will be part of the firm’s litigation and international arbitration practices.
Her recent engagements include defending a major investment bank against claims brought by the winding-up board of an Icelandic bank, representing a global technology group in an arbitration regarding breach of warranty claims pertaining to regulatory and compliance issues across several jurisdictions and acting for a large precious metals refiner in an arbitration.
Charlie Lightfoot, managing partner of the London office and co-chair of the firm’s International Arbitration Practice, said: ‘Lizzie’s addition is part of our steady and measured growth in London. Having worked with her previously for many years, I know what a terrific lawyer she is and am confident that her experience and expertise will help us continue to strengthen our offering and build on our existing momentum in London.’
Lizzie previously worked with Charlie, and with Jenner & Co partner Jason Yardley, at White & Case. She said: ‘It’s an exciting opportunity to be part of a new and growing law firm in London.’
Jenner & Block’s London office, which opened in 2015 and now has 16 lawyers and seven partners, specialises in complex commercial litigation, investigations and international arbitration.
