Global law firm Clifford Chance announced the appointment of leading Private Equity Partner Bruce Embley, based in London, as part of the firm’s ambitious global Private Capital growth strategy. And Embley brings extensive experience advising on high-profile and complex private capital transactions for market leading clients.
Embley has worked with various clients, from leading private equity houses to international corporates, and has a wealth of knowledge in cross-border private and public transactions. Embley joins the Clifford Chance Private Equity team from Skadden, having previously been Co-Head of Global M&A at Freshfields.
This appointment is the latest in a series of high-profile global Private Capital lateral hires at Clifford Chance. The firm has been joined by David Schultz and Vince Ferrito in New York, Jamie McLaren in Singapore, Aimee Sharman and Matt Lilley in London, and Arnaud Fromion and Frédéric Guilloux in Paris over the past few months.
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“Bruce is a leading partner in the London private equity market, and his arrival underscores the continuing success of our global Private Capital offering. He will be invaluable as we continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients and grow our practice. His longstanding expertise and leadership experience make him a hugely respected figure in our field – we look forward to him joining.”
– Jonny Myers, Global Head of Private Equity at Clifford Chance
“I am delighted to join Clifford Chance’s stellar Private Capital team. The firm’s longstanding reputation for unrivaled commitment to client excellence truly sets the bar. I look forward to working with such a talented team and to playing a leading role in its future success.”
– Bruce Embley
