Proskauer, a leading global law firm, is pleased to welcome Sylvain Dhennin as an M&A partner in its London office.
A prominent corporate lawyer with significant cross-border expertise, Sylvain will further enhance Proskauer’s private equity offering in London and its growing international presence.
Sylvain’s practice focuses on advising private equity sponsors, funds, financial institutions and corporates on cross-border M&A transactions involving both listed and unlisted companies. He is also experienced in advising on capital raisings, leveraged finance transactions, high yield bond offerings, Term Loan B and special situations across Europe. Sylvain is consistently recognized as a leading lawyer by third party publications including Private Equity News who recognized him in its Top 10 Private Equity EMEA lawyers 2023 list.
“As the M&A market rebounds and dry powder is deployed, Sylvain’s skills will enhance our private capital and M&A offerings to clients as we continue to expand internationally,” said Steven Davis, co-head of the global Private Equity and M&A practice and head of the London office. “He has a proven ability to handle some of the most intricate and high-stakes M&A transactions across a range of different geographies and sectors and I am excited to welcome him to the team.”
Sylvain’s cross-practice expertise makes him well-equipped to navigate the growing complexities of our private capital clients, from finance and private equity to special situations. He will bring immediate value to our team and will help us continue to ensure outstanding results for our clients,” said Lauren Boglivi, co-chair of the Corporate Department.
“I am excited to join Proskauer. Working across the Firm’s growing private capital and M&A platforms will enable me to leverage my experience with global transactions and practices and provide strategic counsel to an array of sophisticated clients,” said Sylvain. “I am thrilled to join Proskauer’s dynamic team of lawyers and industry leaders and to have the opportunity to help grow the strong practice that Proskauer has built.”
Sylvain’s addition continues Proskauer’s growth in London over the past 12 months with the firm welcoming eight other lateral partners in the areas of private equity, leveraged finance, high yield, private investment funds and litigation. This included James Oussedik (Private Investment Funds) in February 2024, Philip Bowden (Global Finance) and Megan Lawrence (Global Finance) in July 2024, James Kitching (Litigation), Jake Keaveny and Courtland Tisdale (Global Finance) in September 2024, Warren Newton (Global Finance) in October 2024 and John Goldfinch (Global Finance) in November 2024.
This news story was originally published on the firm’s website.