International law practice Bird & Bird has actually designated a partner, unique counsel, partner and practice planner from Watson Mangioni.
Chris Clarke has actually signed up with Bird & Bird and has actually brought with him unique counsel Aaron Chan, partner Carl Ritchie, and practice planner Lucy Nilan.
The arrival of the group from Watson Mangioni reinforces Bird & Bird’s business offering in Sydney.
Mr Clarke brings, Bird & Bird said in a declaration, more than 20 years of experience as a business professional and specialises in mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, business advisory and securities law, and relating to M&A, he has broad experience in both public and personal deals, recommending customers in the innovation and monetary services.
The arrival of Mr Clarke and his group will, the company continued, “add bandwidth” to its M&A and business regulative practices.
The news follows the arrival of 2 other partners to Bird & Bird last month, reported by Lawyers Weekly here and here.
Bird & Bird worldwide business practice co-heads Alberto Salvadè and Matt Bonass said: “The Sydney group is playing an essential function in our worldwide business deals, so we are enjoyed have Chris and his group, with a large quantity of international experience, join our practice.
“Chris’ extensive expertise in M&A, ECM and corporate advisory law will allow us to continue to help our clients navigate complex transactions, particularly in the finance and technology industries.”
Bird & Bird Australian head Shane Barber included: “I am delighted to have Chris and his group sign up with the Sydney workplace at Bird & Bird. We are extremely concentrated on growing the group in Sydney and broadening our customer offering with outstanding professionals throughout a variety of locations of law.
“Chris’ practice covers two main areas, M&A and ECM, which are seeing unprecedented growth, and I am very enthusiastic about the growing capabilities of our corporate team to meet the needs of our clients. This is our third partner appointment in Sydney in the last month. Our growth in Australia is being driven by significant client demand in the key sector areas served by the firm.”
And Mr Clarke kept in mind: “I’m enjoyed sign up with the group at Bird & Bird. I am especially thinking about growing my existing concentrate on innovation deals, specifically in the field of deep innovation, and dealing with customers on both domestic and worldwide business matters.
“It is a very exciting opportunity to work with Bird & Bird’s robust international network of clients, bolstering my multijurisdictional expertise and contributing to the existing Australian corporate practice to continue to provide first-class advice.”
