White & Case Adds M&A Partner Hammalov in New York

Airi Hammalov joins the firm's global mergers and acquisitions practice.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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White & Case has announced that Airi Hammalov has joined the firm as a partner in its global mergers and acquisitions practice in New York. Hammalov advises corporations, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies on complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, with a focus on deals involving the Nordics and broader Europe.

Why it matters

The addition of an experienced M&A partner like Hammalov signals White & Case's continued investment in its transactional capabilities, particularly in the active New York market and for deals involving Europe.

The details

Hammalov joins White & Case from Baker McKenzie, where she advised on strategic and sponsor-backed investments, joint ventures, and leveraged buyouts. At White & Case, she will be part of the firm's global M&A practice, which counsels clients on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

  • Hammalov joined White & Case on February 25, 2026.

The players

Airi Hammalov

An M&A partner who has joined White & Case's global mergers and acquisitions practice in New York.

White & Case

An international law firm that has added Hammalov as a partner in its global M&A practice.

Baker McKenzie

The law firm that Hammalov previously worked at before joining White & Case.

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The takeaway

The addition of Hammalov to White & Case's New York office underscores the firm's commitment to growing its mergers and acquisitions capabilities, particularly for deals involving Europe and the Nordics.