Ares Management’s Jamal Lama has rejoined Gibson Dunn as a partner in the law firm’s energy and infrastructure practice, where he will work closely with the private equity and M&A teams.
Lama previously served as in-house counsel at the alternatives manager, advising on transactions spanning private credit strategies, M&A joint ventures, preferred equity deals and other structured financings across sectors including digital infrastructure and energy.
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“I’m excited to be coming home to Gibson Dunn and rejoining a team I know firsthand is exceptionally talented, collaborative, and growth-oriented,” said Lama. “As I return to private practice, Gibson Dunn’s entrepreneurial energy and exceptional platform provide the ideal foundation to build on and serve clients at the forefront of the evolving infrastructure, private equity, and energy markets.”
Lama will re-join the firm in its New York office.
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Gibson Dunn said Lama’s appointment reflects the continued expansion of its energy and infrastructure practice.
“Jamal’s extensive private practice deal experience, coupled with his in-house perspective, provides clients with both technical legal skill and a deep commercial understanding of how private equity sponsors and infrastructure funds assess value, manage risk, and execute transactions,” said Tomer Pinkusiewicz, co-chair of the practice group.
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