Linklaters equity capital markets partner Brigid Rentoul is leaving the firm after almost 20 years to join UK hedge fund manager Winton Capital as head of legal.

Rentoul, who made partner at the magic circle firm in 1997, focuses on international equity offers, domestic equity issues and takeovers.

Before joining Linklaters in 1992, she worked for US firm Davis Polk & Wardwell in its London and New York offices and is US-qualified with experience in US securities law applied to international equity issues and M&A.