Freshfields appoints Simon Marchant as corporate head replacing Julian Long
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has appointed Simon Marchant as its new London head of corporate while Simon Priddis has been chosen to lead the City antitrust, competition and trade practice
May 01, 2014 at 10:23 AM
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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has appointed Simon Marchant (pictured) as its new London head of corporate while Simon Priddis has been chosen to lead the City antitrust, competition and trade (ACT) practice.
Marchant succeeds Julian Long who was recently appointed London managing partner after his predecessor Mark Rawlinson stepped down from the role in December. Marchant previously co-headed Freshfields' London M&A business. He previously led the firm's Asia business.
Priddis succeeds Rod Carlton who has served two terms and will return to full time fee-earning. Priddis has particular expertise in the financial services and healthcare fields, and was former co-head of the firm's global healthcare group. Prior to joining Freshfieldshe was a senior official at the UK competition regulator. Both Marchant and Priddis will serve three-year terms which take effect from today (1 May).
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