Lawyer Moves RECENTAPPOINTMENTS FROMACROSS THEGLOBE Dentons has hired Richard Sharples as a partner in London, bolstering its UK Banking and Financing practice. Sharples previously served as a banking partner at Clifford Chance. With more than 30 years’ total experience as a banking and finance lawyer, his specialisations include leveraged finance, debt restructuring, acquisition finance, private equity, corporate and syndicated lending, and he is expected to work closely with the Private Equity and Corporate teams to develop specialised solutions for Dentons’ clients. Nick Hayday, partner and head of Dentons’ UK Banking and Finance team, welcomed Sharples to the firm. “Leveraged finance is a priority investment area as part of our five-year strategy and Richard is well known for operating at the top end of this market, having worked on many complex, cross-border deals for some of the UK’s largest banks, sponsors, funds and investment banks,” he said in a statement. “We are delighted to have someone of Richard’s calibre join us,” added Dentons UK and Middle East CEO Paul Jarvis. “His appointment, following the arrival of M&A partner James Vernon earlier this year, aligns exactly with the “Golden Thread” pillar of our strategy, which is about creating a strand of connectivity that runs throughout the firm’s practice areas, sector groups and geographies so that we develop deeper and wider client relationships.” Clarke Willmott has built on its success in 2022 with the appointment of Karen Higgins, Rachel Ramsay and Sarah Brickell to senior positions. Higgins has been appointed as Clarke Willmott’s Head of ESG (Environment, Social and Governance). She brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent 12 of her 18 years at Grant Thornton UK as Head of Sustainability. She is also a board member of noted environmental consultancy Green Element. Ramsay has become the firm’s new internal communications manager, building upon more than 25 years’ worth of expertise in publishing, journalism and internal communications. Well-versed in strengthening employee experience and culture, she is also a member of the Institute of Internal Communications’ Professional Development Advisory Board, leaving her wellplaced in her new role. Finally, Brickell has joined the firm as Head of Communications. She brings 20 years of experience in marketing, mainly in the financial services sector, and has a board remit on all external communications at Mishcon de Reya. These appointments come on the back of the recent news that Peter Swinburn has been elected as the firm’s new CEO from 1 May 2023, succeeding Stephen Rosser, who will stop down following 13 years in the role. New Partner Joins Dentons’ UK Banking and Finance Team Three Appointments Boost Clarke Willmott’s Senior Staff London, United Kingdom Dentons Southampton, United Kingdom Clarke Willmott London, United Kingdom Mishcon de Reya 8 LAWYERMONTHLYMARCH 2023 National firm Mishcon de Reya announced the addition of Justin Lambert to its Intellectual Property team as Of Counsel on 20 February. Joining from boutique litigation firm Lambert Hornby, Lambert is a dual-qualified solicitor in the UK and Australia with more than 20 years’ worth of experience in IP matters internally. Recognised as a leading patent lawyer, he brings proven experience in contentious patent, copyright, trade mark and design cases. Lambert also boasts significant experience in commercial matters, including due diligence and freedom to operate advice, drafting research and development, collaboration and other IP agreements. Prior to co-founding Lambert Hornby, he also worked for Clifford Chance, going on to gain senior roles in K&L Gates and Griffith Hack, two of Australia’s highest-profile IP firms. “I am excited to be joining Mishcon de Reya,” said Lambert in a statement. “The firm has an excellent reputation, including for working closely with their clients, and I am very much looking forward to working in a dynamic and growing team of recognised experts in intellectual property and related fields." Mishcon de Reya Bolsters IP Team With New Hire
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