International law firm Crowell & Moring has hired asset-based finance lawyer Tom Dell’Avvocato as a partner in its financial services division in its London office.
Dell’Avvocato (pictured) joins from Squire Patton Boggs and brings experience in non-contentious banking and finance transactions, with a focus on domestic and cross-border asset-based lending, as well as leveraged and specialty finance.
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He advises alternative and private capital providers, bank and non-bank lenders, and corporate borrowers on the structuring, restructuring, and execution of complex financing arrangements.
Kieran Barnes also joins the firm as an associate from Squire Patton Boggs. He has worked with Dell’Avvocato for several years on large mandates.
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“Tom’s arrival strengthens our already highly regarded team of finance lawyers in London, advising clients across a broad range of finance matters, with a particular focus on asset-based lending, derivatives, distressed debt, and other forms of specialty finance,” said Robert Weekes, managing partner of the firm’s London office.
“His addition is a key part of the continuing growth of our London team, and I am looking forward to Tom and Kieran working closely with our other practices, such as restructuring and insolvency, to support clients across this dynamic sector.”
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