Morgan Lewis Enhances Business and Finance Practice in London
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07/23/2009 -
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LONDON, July 23, 2009: Enhancing its corporate and finance capacity in the UK and Europe, Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of Christopher S. Harrison as a partner in its Business and Finance Practice, resident in London. He brings nearly 20 years’ experience as an English law banking lawyer at several prestigious international law firms in London. His arrival follows a recent expansion of the corporate practice across the firm’s U.S. offices, with the addition of a finance and restructuring team in Boston, an energy transactions team in Houston, and a corporate and tax team in Chicago.
“Chris’s arrival reflects our commitment to the strategic expansion of the firm, not only in the U.S. but internationally as well,” noted Firm Chair Francis M. Milone. “At a time when clients increasingly need comprehensive advice on complex international transactions, Chris’s experience further strengthens our finance capabilities.”
Mr. Harrison acts for financial institutions, sponsors, and corporations on complex domestic and cross-border finance transactions under English law. He advises on a broad range of finance matters, including acquisition finance, debt restructurings, asset-based lending, and project financings. His clients include various Fortune 500 companies in industries ranging from financial services and manufacturing to life sciences, retail, communications, and transportation.
“Paired with our existing private equity, M&A, and tax capacity, Chris will help build and develop our Finance Practice and expand the range of services for Morgan Lewis clients in London and internationally,” said David Pollak, leader of the firm’s Business and Finance Practice.
Mr. Harrison joins a business and finance team that already spans the United States, Europe, and Asia, with nearly 400 transactional lawyers who focus on a wide variety of areas, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, tax, finance, and capital markets.
“We are delighted that Chris has joined us,” added Robert Goldspink, Managing Partner of the firm’s London office. “He brings with him a market leading reputation and significant international experience in Europe, the Middle East, and Far East, which will help build our global finance capability.”
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