Global Law Firm Clifford Chance is pleased to announce the appointment of leading Private Equity Partner Bruce Embley, based in London, as part of the firm's ambitious global Private Capital growth strategy.
Bruce brings extensive experience advising on high-profile and complex private capital transactions for market leading clients. He has worked with a wide range of clients, from leading private equity houses to international corporates, and has a wealth of knowledge both in cross-border private and public transactions. Bruce joins the Clifford Chance Private Equity team from Skadden, having previously been Co-Head of Global M&A at Freshfields.

Jonny Myers, Global Head of Private Equity at Clifford Chance comments: Bruce is a leading partner in the London private equity market and his arrival underscores the continuing success of our global Private Capital offering. He will be invaluable as we continue to deliver exceptional service to our clients and grow our practice. His longstanding expertise and leadership experience makes him a hugely respected figure in our field - we look forward to him joining.

Bruce Embley said: I am delighted to join Clifford Chance's stellar Private Capital team. The firm's longstanding reputation for unrivalled commitment to client excellence truly sets the bar. I look forward to working with such a talented team and to playing a leading role in its future success.

This appointment is the latest in a series of high profile global Private Capital lateral hires at Clifford Chance. Over the recent months, the firm has been joined by David Schultz and Vince Ferrito in New York, Jamie McLaren in Singapore, Aimee Sharman and Matt Lilley in London, and Arnaud Fromion and Frédéric Guilloux in Paris.

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