Vinson & Elkins has expanded its global corporate practice with the addition of acquisition and leveraged-finance partner Paul Simcock in London.
With nearly two decades of experience in leveraged finance, Simcock joins V&E from Jones Day where he worked with clients on multi-billion dollar matters across a variety of leading industries, from retail and real estate to life sciences and mining.
“Our corporate team has been growing rapidly, and with the addition of another top-tier hire, we’re positioned to push even further into one of the leading finance capitals of the world,” says London-based Jeff Eldredge, co-head of the firm’s Corporate Department. “Paul is an extremely accomplished lawyer whose strong relationships and energetic approach to client service are exactly what we look for at V&E.”
Simcock joins a growing team of corporate partners in V&E’s London office, including recent additions John Dawson and Federico Fruhbeck, who came on board in late 2017. One of the oldest London offices of any US law firm, V&E has been deepening its bench across finance, private equity, M&A, tax and other corporate specialties. V&E’s expanded team has enabled it to deepen relationships with its strong roster of private equity clients.
The addition of Simcock, who has successfully advised a wide range of market participants, including private equity sponsors, senior and junior lenders (including alternative credit providers), strategic investors and corporate borrowers on leveraged acquisitions, public takeovers and cross-border acquisitions, adds depth to the firm’s corporate group and expands the opportunity for growth.
“V&E’s commitment to the continuing expansion of its London team is a big part of what prompted me to make this move,” Simcock says. “I’ve worked with many members of the team – as a colleague or across the table – and have always been impressed by the firm’s collegial and entrepreneurial culture as well as the sophistication of its attorneys.”
“Paul is an outstanding leveraged finance lawyer with whom I have enjoyed working for many years,” says Shaun Lascelles, a senior partner in V&E’s London M&A and Private Equity practice group. “We have significantly expanded the private equity team in London over the past 24 months and we are delighted he has joined us, bringing with him a wealth of experience to complement the existing team.”
