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Ogier has appointment of Richard de Lacy QC to the role of partner and head of the firm’s Cayman litigation practice, from 19 March 2012.
Richard de Lacy brings 30 years of professional experience in the legal profession, not only as a barrister, but also as an academic and trustee. He joins Ogier from leading chambers 3 Stone Buildings in London, where he developed a distinguished reputation in commercial litigation and insolvency through cases in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.
“We are delighted to be welcoming someone of Richard’s calibre and expertise to our litigation practice,” says Nick
Private equity firm Warburg Pincus has appointed Simon Eyers as a Managing Director to concentrate on energy investments in Europe and emerging markets, based in the firm’s London office.
Simon Eyers joins Warburg Pincus after serving as a founding Partner of 4D Global Energy Advisors, a private equity firm specialising in the energy sector. Prior to 4D, he worked in energy investment banking at SG Warburg, Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse First Boston Europe. Simon is a director of Fairfield Energy.
Joseph Schull, Head of Europe at Warburg Pincus, says: "Simon brings deep domain knowledge and years of experience in
Woodbridge, a middle market M&A advisory firm, has appointed David P Olson as a Managing Director. Olson will focus on enhancing Woodbridge’s relationships with private equity groups, including expanding its sell-side advisory practice with private equity groups seeking to exit portfolio holdings.
Olson has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry in direct investing, middle market investment banking and operational roles.
"Over the years Woodbridge has generated tremendous deal flow to private equity groups," says Robert M Koenig, president of Woodbridge International. "Many have participated in our sell-side process and appreciate the efficient, effective methodology we use
Private equity funds-of-funds sponsor RCP Advisors has appointed Michael Rice as an Investor Relations Associate.
Rice is responsible for investor relations and works closely with the senior team members to develop marketing strategies and cultivate relationships with prospective investors.
"We are very excited about Mike joining our investor relations team. His experience in the capital markets while at Barclays Capital combined with an intellectual passion for the private markets in particular will allow him to serve our clients with a value added perspective,” says Tom Danis, Jr, Managing Principal and co-founder of RCP.
Prior to RCP, Michael
Dunedin, the UK mid-market private equity house, has made five promotions: Nicholas Hoare has been promoted to COO; Jon Ma, Oliver Bevan and Simon Rowan have been made investment directors; and Jamie Moodie has taken on the role of senior associate.
The promotions recognise the contribution these five team members have made in helping to create value in the Dunedin portfolio.
The five have been extremely active in identifying opportunities and driving growth in the portfolio through bolt-on acquisitions (eleven in the past year), roll-outs and international growth.
Shaun Middleton (pictured), managing partner of Dunedin, says: “These promotions
DLA Piper has appointed Richard Reilly as a partner in the firm’s global investment funds practice. He will be based in the firm’s New York office and he will also be working in conjunction with the firm’s London office.
Reilly was formerly global co-head of White & Case’s Securitisation Group and a partner in its Investment Funds Practice. He has an extensive securities practice that focuses on investment fund formation in the United States and Europe, and represents credit-oriented hedge funds and private equity-style funds, as well as placement agents. In addition, Reilly has extensive securitisation, structured finance and derivatives
Stephanie Miller has joined JP Morgan Worldwide Securities Services as Global Head of the Alternative Investment Services business, reporting to Nick Rudenstine, Global Head of Investor Services for WSS.
In this new role, Miller will oversee strategy and direction for WSS’ Private Equity & Real Estate Services and Hedge Fund Services. This strategic new hire demonstrates an ongoing commitment to strengthening the alternatives business within WSS.
Prior to joining WSS, Miller was a Managing Director for Citco Fund Services (USA) Inc, which offers full Hedge Fund and Private Equity administrative services. At Citco, Stephanie was responsible for all operations
Bertram Capital, a private equity firm headquartered in San Mateo, California, has promoted Ryan Craig to Partner. Craig, previously a Principal at Bertram, has been with the firm since its inception in 2006 and focuses his efforts on executing and monitoring portfolio company investments in the consumer and healthcare sectors.
Craig leads Bertram’s investment in One Distribution, which designs, markets, and distributes the fast-growing Supra footwear and KR3W apparel brands. He also serves as a Director of MEDIBIS, which provides business intelligence software to more than 800 outpatient surgical facilities, and Sanare, a leading provider of care management solutions for diabetics.
Perella Weinberg Partners has appointed Charles "Chuck" Ward as a Partner in the firm’s Advisory business. Based in New York, Ward will work with the Firm’s top clients and prospects around the world.
Ward has more than 30 years of experience in the investment banking industry, having served in senior positions at leading financial institutions for the past two decades. Previously, he was President of Lazard Ltd. ("Lazard") and also served as Chairman of its Asset Management Group. At Lazard, Ward was responsible for building the bank’s business outside of the United States and Europe. He also led its Global
Mid-market private equity investor LDC has strengthened its team in the North West with the appointment of Ged Gould as Director.
Gould was previously Finance Director at American Golf, the specialist golfing equipment retailer sold by LDC to Sun European Partners in January earlier this year.
During LDC’s eight-year investment, he was instrumental in doubling sales at the 89-store chain to over GBP100million through a major store rollout programme and the rapid expansion of its online presence.
Gould originally qualified with KPMG, where he spent 10 years in audit and corporate finance advisory before joining private equity
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