Leadership

O’Melveny: John Curran Joins Singapore Finance As Parter In Corporate Finance

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 27, 2025

Global law firm O’Melveny & Myers announced that seasoned finance lawyer John Curran has joined its Singapore office as a partner in the Corporate Finance Practice. The hire reinforces the firm’s cross-border capabilities and expands its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ropes & Gray: 21 Attorneys Elevated To Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 27, 2025

Global law firm Ropes & Gray announced that 21 attorneys have been named partners, effective November 1. The roster of new partners reflects the firm’s continued investment in high-stakes practices across a wide array of industries and areas of law.

Kirkland & Ellis: Sports Attorney Jason Krochak Joins As Partner In NY

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 27, 2025

Global law firm Kirkland & Ellis announced that Jason Krochak, a leading sports-industry attorney, has joined the firm as a partner in its Sports Group. The appointment is part of Kirkland’s strategy to strengthen its presence in sports, media, and gaming-related transactional work.

Dentons Expanding Into Ethiopia Through Partnership With Tamrat Assefa Liban Law Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 27, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has officially launched its previously announced offering in Ethiopia through a strategic combination with local firm Tamrat Assefa Liban Law Office. This move marks a significant milestone in Dentons’ pan-African strategy and strengthens its presence in one of Africa’s fastest-growing and most promising jurisdictions.

Latham & Watkins Brings In Three New Restructuring Partner Hires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 27, 2025

Global law firm Latham & Watkins has announced that three highly regarded restructuring and special situations partners, Ryan Preston Dahl, Benjamin M. Rhode, and Natasha Hwangpo, will join the firm’s Restructuring & Special Situations and Liability Management practices in New York and Chicago. The additions follow earlier high-profile hires of partners such as Ray C. Schrock, Andrew Parlen, Candace Arthur, Alexander Welch and John Sobolewski earlier this year.

Latham & Watkins: Dr. Todd Trattner Joins As Royalty And IP Transactions Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 27, 2025

Global law firm Latham & Watkins has announced that Dr. Todd Trattner has joined its Bay Area offices as a partner in the Emerging Companies & Growth Practice. His hire expands the firm’s capabilities in life sciences and technology-related intellectual property transactions, particularly in royalty financings, monetizations, licensing, and strategic collaborations.

Brown Advisory: Nick Kirrage Appointed As Partner And Portfolio Manager

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 25, 2025

Global independent investment management firm Brown Advisory announced the appointment of Nick Kirrage as Partner and Portfolio Manager, based in the firm’s London office. Kirrage will lead two newly launched equity strategies: Global Value and International Value, marking an expansion of Brown Advisory’s global equity platform.

Greenbelt Capital Partners Expanding Leadership Team With Senior Hires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 24, 2025

Greenbelt Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in the New Energy Economy, announced the addition of several senior executives to its growing leadership team. The appointments include Katie Kiersey as Chief of Strategy and Operating Partner, Erika Mapes as Managing Director, Austin Major as Principal, and Elouise Roche as Vice President.

Advent: Maxine Brenner Appointed As Operating Partner To Strengthen Australia And New Zealand Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 23, 2025

Advent, a leading global private equity investor, has announced the appointment of Maxine Brenner as an Operating Partner. In this role, Brenner will collaborate closely with Advent’s investment professionals and portfolio company leaders to enhance operational performance and long-term value creation across the firm’s Australian and New Zealand portfolio.

Lazard: Edouard Panié Named As Managing Director And Co-Head Of European Financial Sponsors Coverage

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 22, 2025

Lazard announced the appointment of Edouard Panié as Managing Director and Co-Head of European Financial Sponsors Coverage. This move further strengthens the firm’s advisory leadership and long-standing relationships with private capital investors across the region. Panié will report to Klaus H. Hessberger, Global Co-Head and Head of Europe for Lazard’s Financial Sponsors Group.

Bluespring Wealth Expanding Leadership And Business Development Teams With Key Executive Appointments

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 22, 2025

Bluespring Wealth Partners, a leading acquirer and partner to independent registered investment advisers (RIAs) and hybrid wealth management firms, announced a series of strategic leadership appointments designed to accelerate its national growth and enhance advisor support. The firm has added three seasoned executives to its leadership team and two new directors to its business development organization, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, integration, and client experience.

KittyHawk Buying Exit Ventures And Appoints Paul Burgon As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 21, 2025

KittyHawk, a Los Angeles-based technology investment firm focused on innovative companies from seed stage through pre-IPO, has announced its acquisition of Exit Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in energy, AI infrastructure, and sustainable materials. As part of the deal, Exit Ventures founder Paul Burgon will join KittyHawk as a Partner, where he will lead the firm’s growing portfolio in energy and climate investments.

Mercer Advisors: Kate Shackleton Appointed As Executive Managing Director, New Partner Success

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 18, 2025

Mercer Global Advisors, one of the nation’s largest Registered Investment Advisers (RIA) with $86 billion in client assets, announced the appointment of Katelyn (Kate) Shackleton as Executive Managing Director, New Partner Success. In this newly created role, Shackleton will lead the integration and growth of newly acquired partner firms, reinforcing Mercer Advisors’ commitment to the success of its expanding network amid a record year for acquisitions. The firm’s Partner Integration team, led by Rick Weyers, Vice President, Partner Integration, will report to Shackleton.

Bregal: Luis Cabrera Appointed To Lead Newly Formed Secondaries Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 18, 2025

Bregal, a global investment platform known for building and partnering with top-tier private markets teams, has announced the appointment of Luis Cabrera as Managing Partner and Head of Secondaries. Cabrera will lead the development and execution of Bregal’s newly established secondaries business, marking the next phase of growth for the firm’s platform and expanding its long-standing presence in the lower mid-market.

Exponent: Former Ireland Rugby Captain Johnny Sexton Appointed As Senior Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 18, 2025

Exponent, a leading European private equity firm, has appointed Johnny Sexton, the former Ireland Rugby captain and one of the most accomplished sporting leaders of his generation, as a Senior Advisor. In this newly created role, Sexton will bring his deep experience in leadership, teamwork, and high performance to support Exponent’s portfolio companies and internal team.

DLA Piper Appoints Macarena Gatica As Partner In Data, Privacy And Cybersecurity Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 17, 2025

DLA Piper has announced that Macarena Gatica has joined the firm as a partner in its Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity practice. Her appointment underscores the firm’s continued investment in expanding its Chile office and enhancing its leadership in data protection and technology law across Latin America.

White & Case: 45 New Partners Promoted Across 14 Countries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 17, 2025

Global law firm White & Case has announced the promotion of 45 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026. The newly promoted partners represent 12 practices across 20 offices in 14 countries spanning the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions. The announcement underscores the firm’s ongoing growth and the international scope of its legal expertise.

Paul Hastings: Tracey Chenoweth Added As Finance Partner In NY

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 17, 2025

Paul Hastings announced that Tracey Chenoweth, a leading finance partner with extensive experience in complex leveraged and acquisition finance transactions, has joined the firm in its New York office. The move further reinforces the firm’s strategy to expand its global private equity and corporate platforms and deepen its leadership in sponsor and borrower-side finance.

DHR Global: Stacy Donohue Promoted To Partner In Private Equity Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 16, 2025

DHR Global, a leading global talent advisory firm, announced the promotion of Stacy Donohue to Partner within its Private Equity Practice. Based in St. Louis, Donohue specializes in executive searches for portfolio companies backed by top-tier private equity firms, focusing on C-suite, board, and vice president-level placements.

HarbourVest Partners: Credit Secondaries Platform Expanded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

HarbourVest Partners, a prominent global investment firm focused on private markets, has recently announced the establishment of a dedicated credit secondaries investment team. This new team will be led by Greg Ciesielski and Sean Gillespie. Ciesielski comes from the firm’s established secondaries team, while Gillespie hails from the credit team, marking a strategic collaboration that brings together expertise from both areas of the firm.

Colbeck Capital: Michael Smith Joins Firm As Managing Director On Investment Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 13, 2025

Colbeck Capital Management, a firm in the middle market private credit sector, has made an exciting addition to its team. Michael Smith has officially joined the firm as a Managing Director on the Investment Team. He will be based in New York and reporting directly to the firm's co-founders and Managing Partners, Jason Beckman and Jason Colodne.

Dentons: Strategic Talent Acquisitions In Early Autumn

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Dentons has announced several new executive appointments in early autumn. These are some of the firm’s latest hirings.

Stephenson Harwood: Paul Barron Named As Partner In Private Equity Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Law firm Stephenson Harwood has significantly strengthened its Private Equity practice with the strategic appointment of partner Paul Barron, who has joined the firm’s London office.

Latham & Watkins: Lydia Torne Joins Firm As Partner In London

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Latham & Watkins has announced the addition of Lydia Torne as a partner in the firm’s London office, where she will be a key member of the Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice.

Evergreen Wealth Launched By Former PayPal CEO Bill Harris

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 12, 2025

Serial fintech entrepreneur Bill Harris has launched Evergreen Wealth, a digital Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with a focus on tax-aware investment management and AI-powered financial advice. The firm is built for affluent and high-net-worth clients seeking to build long-term wealth in an increasingly complex financial landscape.

BayPine: Amy Harsch Named As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

BayPine, a private investment firm dedicated to driving digital transformation in leading businesses, has recently made a significant addition to its team with the hiring of Amy Harsch as Partner and Head of Capital Formation and Investor Relations. In her new role, Harsch will play a crucial part in overseeing the company's fundraising strategies and enhancing engagement with investors. Her primary focus will be on building and nurturing long-term partnerships with both existing and potential clients on a global scale. Based in New York, she will collaborate closely with Partner Migo Terjanian to further BayPine's mission.

Permira: Caitlin Brodie Joins As Managing Director In North America

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 11, 2025

Global investment firm Permira has announced the strategic appointment of Caitlin Brodie as a Managing Director within its US Capital Formation team. Caitlin will be based in New York and will take on the role of Head of US East Coast Coverage.

EQT: Jean Eric Salata Nominated As Chairperson Of Board In 2026

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

EQT has announced that Jean Eric Salata has been nominated to become the next Chairperson of its Board, pending approval at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in May 2026 and subject to regulatory clearance. This nomination marks a significant leadership transition for one of the world’s largest private equity firms.

SEI: Dave Langdale Named As Chief Revenue Officer For U.S. Private Banking Business

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 7, 2025

SEI has announced the appointment of Dave Langdale as Chief Revenue Officer for its U.S. Private Banking business, effective January 1, 2026. In this new role, Langdale will report to Sanjay Sharma, Global Head of SEI’s Private Banking business and CEO of SEI International. He will be responsible for leading sales and client service, while shaping and executing growth strategies aimed at expanding the business through new and existing clients, as well as diversifying revenue streams.

Norton Rose Fulbright: Chip Gage Added As Corporate Finance Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Oct 2, 2025

Norton Rose Fulbright is expanding its business practice group with the strategic addition of corporate finance partner Chip Gage, who will be based in the Dallas office. This move aligns with the firm's commitment to enhancing its transactional practices and underscores its proactive response to the growing demand for expert counsel in leveraged and acquisition finance, particularly among middle-market private equity clients seeking tailored financial solutions.