Jennifer Wheater, Duane Morris Partner moves among US firms dominated London's laterals market over summer, with the funds sector being a particular hotspot. DUANE MORRIS hired Proskauer Rose corporate partner Jennifer Wheater in July. Wheater specialises in structuring private equity, venture capital, and other funds including holding companies, carried interest and deal structures. In August WHITE & CASE's European private equity capabilities were boosted by the arrival of Ross Allardice. He joins the firm's London office after an 11-year tenure with Kirkland & Ellis. The same month saw Ropes & Gray announce that it had lured Michelle Moran to its London office. Formerly a partner with Dechert, her practice focuses on investment management and financial services.
August 26 2013