Debevoise & Plimpton boosts PE practice with London hire

US firm Debevoise & Plimpton has boosted its London private equity practice with the hire of partner David Innes from Travers Smith. Debevoise presiding partner Martin Frederick Evans said Innes would play a “leading role in the long-term growth of our private equity M&A practice and help expand our presence in the London market”. Debevoise London office head James Scoville added: “We already have leading US and English mergers and acquisitions, funds formation, leveraged finance and tax practices here. “David’s arrival provides us with added strength specifically in private equity M&A. In addition to building out this core practice in London, we expect his expertise will significantly strengthen our firm’s ability to meet the needs of our clients throughout Europe and globally.”

Debevoise & Plimpton boosts PE practice with London hire thelawyer.com Tue, Sep 21, 2010