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King & Spalding Jane Player & Sarah Walker

14 March 2012
Issue: 7505 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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King & Spalding has recruited Jane Player and Sarah Walker as partners in its London office.

Both litigators join from Bird & Bird, where they were partners and Jane served as joint head of the international dispute resolution group.

Garry Pegg, co-managing partner says: “Jane and Sarah share the same values that are at the heart of our firm’s culture. I’m really looking forward to working with them as we continue to expand and diversify in London.”

Issue: 7505 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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