Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Michelle Kirschner will join the firm’s London office as a partner.  Kirschner, formerly a partner with Macfarlanes, will continue to focus on financial services regulation at Gibson Dunn.

“We are pleased to welcome Michelle to the firm,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn.  “The growth of our transactional practices continues to be a strategic priority for us.  Michelle’s regulatory focus will complement our transactional practices in London and further strengthen our capital markets, private equity, public M&A and finance practices.”

“Michelle is an excellent addition to the firm,” said Jeffrey Trinklein, Co-Partner in Charge of the London office.  “We have been looking for the right person to continue to build out this area in our London office, and Michelle is a perfect fit.”

“I am delighted to be joining the Gibson Dunn family,” said Kirschner.  “This is a terrific opportunity to develop my practice on such a global and robust platform.”