Jones Day is set to expand its banking and finance practice in Australia with the addition of two new partners. Former Baker McKenzie partner Alastair Gourlay, who brings to the table more than 20 years of rich experience, will be joining Jones Day’s office in Sydney. He has extensive experience representing financial institutions, investors, and corporations on intricate cross-border leveraged finance, corporate finance, private credit, funds finance, and real estate finance matters in Asia Pacific. Read more here.
Alongside Gourlay, an undisclosed partner will be relocating from London to bolster the firm’s banking and finance practice in Australia. These strategic hires are a part of the firm’s planned move to expand its transaction capability in Australia.