International law firm Proskauer has appointed M&A lawyer Eleanor Shanks as a partner in the firm’s London office.
Shanks’s practice focuses on private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, co-investments and other fund investments, in both domestic and cross-border transactions.
“We have made a number of strategic hires in recent months to substantially grow our global corporate platform, particularly in the private equity space. We are thrilled to have Eleanor join, which follows the recent arrival of partner Ben Davis to our finance practice and private equity real estate partners Jo Owen and Vikki McKay. We are certain her extensive transactional experience will make her an invaluable asset to the firm and our clients on a global scale,” says Ronald Papa, co-chair of the firm’s global corporate department and M&A practice.
Shanks has advised leading private equity sponsors, other investors and funds, financial institutions and management teams. In 2016 she was named in the Financial News Top 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in Legal Services.
“Eleanor’s strong track record advising private equity players further strengthens our position in the industry as we continue to expand our presence in Europe. I am delighted she is joining us,” says partner Steven Davis, who leads Proskauer’s M&A group in London.
