International law firm Brown Rudnick has expanded its International Corporate practice with the appointment of Philip Watkins as a Partner in the firm’s London Office.
Watkins, who joins Brown Rudnick with Victoria Rodley, Counsel, from Katten Muchin Rosenman UK, is a senior practitioner in corporate and commercial law, with particular emphasis on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, sophisticated private equity transactions, takeovers, strategic investments, joint ventures, restructurings, re-financings, buyouts and exit strategies.
Over his extensive career, Watkins has built a reputation as a trusted M&A counsel to corporations and private equity investors both in the United Kingdom and internationally across a wide range of industries. His experience spans the energy, technology, media and telecommunications, transportation, retail, hospitality, financial services and education sectors. Philip’s long-term clients include leading private equity house Inflexion Capital, the Middle East’s largest integrated media group Rotana Group, and Galileo Global Education, a leading international provider of higher education.
Watkins is a regular recipient of The Legal 500 UK’s excellence awards.
Working alongside Watkins, Rodley brings over 10 years of corporate experience. She represents clients in mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, group reorganisations and private equity transactions. She has a range of experience advising companies and investors in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Brown Rudnick CEO, Joseph Ryan, says: “A recognised corporate practitioner, Philip brings a wealth of skill and experience to our Corporate & Capital Markets practice. Philip and Victoria’s appointments are well timed as we continue to expand our client service across key global markets.”
Mark Dorff, Chair-International Corporate, says: “Philip’s deep and varied private equity experience dovetails seamlessly with Brown Rudnick’s existing blue chip real estate private equity work.”
Watkins says: “Brown Rudnick has a well-earned reputation as one of the leading corporate and capital markets law firms based on the quality of its lawyers and a proven track record for handling complex transactions across multiple markets and jurisdictions. I am delighted to be joining the firm and look forward to playing a key role in the continued success and growth of the corporate team.”
