Mayer Brown has expanded its banking and finance practice in New York with the addition of Rudgee Charles as a new partner. Charles, who joins the firm from Kirkland & Ellis, brings with him a wealth of experience in various financing areas. His expertise extends to representing private equity sponsors, public and private companies, and financial institutions in both traditional and esoteric financings.
Charles is highly involved in the public and private capital markets, particularly in sectors such as warehouse financings, trade receivables financings, and oil and gas securitizations. Additionally, he offers substantial knowledge in private placements and registered asset-backed securities offerings. His role at Mayer Brown is expected to reinforce the firm’s capabilities in the structured finance market.
Alongside Charles, Jeff O’Connor also joins Mayer Brown as counsel in Chicago, marking another strategic hire from Kirkland & Ellis. This addition highlights Mayer Brown’s ongoing growth trajectory in its structured finance practice across major cities like New York and Chicago.
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