Clifford Chance: Bryan Luchs Named As Partner In Corporate M&A

By Amit Chowdhry • Mar 14, 2025

Global law firm Clifford Chance announced it hired partner Bryan Luchs, expanding its Corporate M&A practice and capability in the health and life sciences sector.

Joining from White & Case, Luchs brings over 28 years of experience representing acquirers, targets, boards of directors, special committees, investors, and investment banks in complex domestic and cross-border deals, including negotiated, unsolicited, and public and private transactions. And Luchs has advised across various industries and has deep experience in the healthcare and life sciences sector.

Luchs is the firm’s sixth senior hire in the US so far this year, following the arrival of structured finance counsel Stuart Stahl, commercial litigation partner Peter Isajiw, national security and trade compliance partner Karalyn Mildorf, US project financing partner Gianluca Bacchiocchi, and structured finance partner Joanna Nicholas.

KEY QUOTES:

“We are excited to welcome Bryan to our growing US M&A practice. His strong ties to the healthcare and life sciences sector will add significant value to our clients in the US and across the globe.”

  • Global Head of Corporate Sarah Jones

“Bryan’s experience in M&A, especially with biotech and pharma, will be beneficial as the industry continues to explore new avenues of innovation and growth. We are excited to have him join us and bring this value to clients during this transformative time.”

  • Americas Head of Corporate Ben Sibbett

“I’m extremely pleased by the opportunity to join Clifford Chance – not only to work with such a collaborative team, but to work with my global counterparts to expand our M&A offering to our clients in the US.”

  • Bryan Luchs