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Sullivan & Cromwell announces two London M&A partner hires
Sullivan & Cromwell announced that David Avery-Gee and Sarah Flaherty would join its London office as partners. The firm said Avery-Gee would become co-head of its European mergers and acquisitions practice alongside Paris partner Olivier de Vilmorin, while both hires would advise on international transactions.
Key points
- The firm said Avery-Gee’s work included public takeovers, joint ventures and distressed mergers and acquisitions.Sullivan & Cromwell
- Sullivan & Cromwell said his sector experience included natural resources, energy and financial services.Sullivan & Cromwell
- The firm said Flaherty had spent two years seconded to the UK Takeover Panel as a senior case officer.Sullivan & Cromwell
- Sullivan & Cromwell said Flaherty’s practice included restructurings, joint ventures and equity offerings.Sullivan & Cromwell