Morrison Foerster data breach: silent ransom group ransomware claim (Oct 2026). HookPhish team Summary. In the latest cybersecurity news, Morrison Foerster - an organization based in US - has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group SilentRansomGroup. This data breach, discovered on Oct 28, 2026, 21:29 UTC, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as HookPhish continue through 2026. Incident report. | Target Organization | Morrison Foerster | | Threat Group | SilentRansomGroup | | Summary | Morrison Foerster is a leading international law firm with a presence in the United States, Asia, and... | | Date of Breach | Oct 28, 2026, 21:29 UTC | | Discovery Date | Oct 28, 2026, 21:29 UTC | | Region | US | | Business Sector | Professional Services | How to reduce your ransomware risk. Most ransomware intrusions start with a stolen password or a phishing email. A few proactive steps sharply cut your exposure: * continuous breach monitoring - close the gap attackers exploit. * realistic phishing tests - close the gap attackers exploit. Disclaimer. HookPhish does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information. All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness purposes only.

Gibson Dunn taps Freshfields for arbitration heavyweight in Singapore. Nicholas Lingard joins as practice co-chair, marking Gibson Dunn's third partner hire from Freshfields in Singapore in less than a year 19 October 2026 Gibson Dunn & Crutcher has hired a heavyweight arbitration partner from Freshfields in Singapore as co-chair of its international arbitration practice. Nicholas Lingard has joined after 15 years at Freshfields, where he led the international arbitration group in Asia and was managing partner of the Singapore office. He brings a high-profile practice representing sovereign states and investors in politically sensitive treaty arbitrations and also focuses on commercial and construction disputes. "Expanding our arbitration and disputes offering in Asia is a strategic priority for us, and there is no one better placed to anchor it than Nick," Rahim Moloo, co-chair of Gibson Dunn's international arbitration practice group, said in a statement. "He is one of the best arbitration lawyers I know, and his practice aligns with our client base and industry strengths. He will immediately enhance our ability to represent clients in complex cross-border disputes." Lingard's hire follows the firm's former Asia head of arbitration, Paul Tan, joining One Essex Court in late 2024, when it trimmed its Singapore partnership by half in a move that left it with five partners in the city. Advertisement Following his arrival, Gibson Dunn will have nine partners in Singapore, including private equity and M&A duo Nigel Gleeson and Jon Bowden, both of whom have joined from Freshfields within the past year. Gibson Dunn's chair and managing partner, Barbara Becker, said Lingard's hire was in line with the firm's strategy to "build destination practices in everything we do, all connected across our platform to serve our global clients seamlessly". She added: "In Singapore, Nick deepens what we offer clients in private equity, M&A, finance, financial regulation and now international arbitration. We plan to keep investing in the region with intention." Lingard's hire comes as Gibson Dunn focuses on growing its broader disputes offering, which accounted for more than $2bn of its record $4.2bn in gross revenue in 2025 and, according to research by The Lawyer, is the fastest-growing disputes practice among the world's 10 leading firms. LAW OVER BORDERS COMPARATIVE GUIDES Arbitration Law Guide The Law Over Borders Comparative Guide to Arbitration provides a comprehensive understanding of the current complexities of international arbitration... | 1yr. Alongside marquee litigation hires, mostly in the US, the firm has been adding top arbitration talent. Last year it recruited barrister Christopher Harris KC from London set 3 Verulam Buildings as co-chair of its international arbitration and judgment and arbitral award enforcement practices, in a move that saw it debut in Zurich. The firm also hired Patrick Pearsall, former US State Department chief of investment arbitration, in Washington DC from legacy Allen & Overy. Meanwhile, Freshfields, which has been aggressively targeting US growth in recent years, has seen a spate of partner departures in Asia over the past few months. Senior corporate dealmakers Grace Huang and Edward Freeman left for Latham & Watkins in Hong Kong, while M&A duo Noah Carr and Gordon Palmquist moved to White & Case in Tokyo, though this was offset by the hire of Tokyo M&A partner Gregory Salathé earlier this month from Morrison Foerster. In July, it emerged that Freshfields had axed equity partners in the UK, France and Germany and downgraded others' equity shares as part of the drive to improve its US growth prospects. Commenting on Lingard's departure, a Freshfields spokesperson said: "We wish Nick all the best".

Morrison Foerster announce UK Tech Sector Lead Chris Grey. Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Chris Grey, who joins the firm as partner in the firm's M&A Practice Group and as UK Tech Sector Lead. Grey joins the firm with nearly 20 years' experience advising blue chip global companies and investors on some of their largest and most complex cross-border technology M&A and investments, notably in fintech and AI. In 2025, MergerLinks ranked him among the top 10 fintech lawyers in EMEA. Grey is the tenth Transactions partner to join Morrison Foerster's London office in the last 18 months, reinforcing the firm's continued investment in its transactional capabilities in the London market. Grey joins Morrison Foerster from a major global law firm, where he was partner and formerly served as global co-head of tech M&A and global co-lead of its technology sector. He adds significant strength to Morrison Foerster's tech M&A practice. He has advised on transactions with aggregate value in excess of US$100 billion across his career. His practice spans cross-border M&A, take-privates, strategic investments, partnerships and joint ventures, venture capital transactions, financings, and other strategic and corporate governance mandates. His clients include the world's leading technology companies, investors, founders, corporate venture arms, and growth-stage businesses. His practice focuses on fintech, AI, and digital infrastructure. His wider experience includes robotics, software, quantum computing, defense, semiconductors, and IT services. Having practiced in both London and Paris for many years, Grey advises U.S. and European clients on their multibillion-dollar transatlantic transactions and brings with him comprehensive multi-jurisdictional expertise and relationships. "Investing in our global M&A capabilities and broader technology platform are top priorities for the firm," said Eric McCrath, chair of Morrison Foerster. "Chris's arrival deepens our London platform and reflects our core strategy of building on our strengths in key markets for our clients around the world." "Chris is a valuable strategic addition to the firm in a key market, adding strength to our global M&A practice," said Spencer Klein, chair of the firm's global M&A Practice Group. "Chris's experience advising on complex transactions sits squarely at the intersection of technology and innovation and will bring immense value to our clients across the technology, AI, and fintech industries, and highlights our ongoing commitment to investing in our global tech M&A capabilities and team." "MoFo has built a premier platform for big-ticket technology M&A in the U.S., Europe, Asia and around the world. Technology is not just one of the firm's sectors, it is at the heart of everything MoFo does. Front page deals that define the market today bring together innovators, funders and regulators found around the globe. No firm has MoFo's experience and credibility with all three. MoFo's expertise and relationships run from its San Francisco origins and span the world's corridors of innovation and capital: Silicon Valley, New York, Tokyo, and London. I am excited to become part of it," said Grey. "This is the ideal platform for my practice and I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues across MoFo's market-leading practices on the transactions that matter most to our clients. The firm's forward-looking investment in London over the past year speaks for itself, and I am thrilled to be joining at this point in its growth." Grey holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from the University of Sydney. He is admitted to practice in England & Wales and has also qualified in France and Australia (non-practicing) and is a bilingual English and French speaker. LawFuell's editors select and publish the most relevant and up-to-date information about lawyers and law firms for LawFuel on a daily basis from the most reputable and independent sources available.