Freshfields Bruckhaus Definger (‘Freshfields’) has announced its appointment of partners Allison Liff and Alex Mitchell as co-heads of the firm’s global leveraged finance group. These promotions will see Liff and Mitchell (based in Freshfields’ New York and London practices respectively) become joint heads of the global firm, furthering the firm’s expansion of its private capital practice and grow its international footprint. Their positions are effective immediately. Liff said in a statement on her appointment: “I’m excited for the opportunity to share the leadership of our leading global leveraged finance group with Alex. We look forward to supporting the strategic growth of our practice, and our private capital offering more broadly, and delivering for our clients around the world.” Mitchell added: “Allison and I are greatly looking forward to working together from both sides of the Atlantic to help deliver the success of our leveraged finance business across the globe.” Freshfields Appoints Global Co-Heads of Leveraged Finance Global law firm DLA Piper has taken on The Honourable John Middleton AM KC as a senior advisor. A former Justice of the Federal Court of Australia for 16 years, Middleton also served as the president of the Australian Competition Tribunal for the past six years. In addition, he is a former part-time commissioner of the Australian Law Reform Commission and has sat on several boards, including being a member of the Council of the University of Melbourne. He is also a fellow of the Australian Academy of Law. Having retired from the bench in December 2022, Middleton will join DLA Piper’s Melbourne office in March. His practice will involve advising large public and private sector clients on investigations, class actions and inquiries. Amber Matthews, Australia managing partner at the firm, welcomed Middleton’s arrival: “After decades of distinguished public service, we are thrilled The Hon. John Middleton has chosen DLA Piper for the next chapter of his incredible career.” “John will be a great asset to our clients on strategic litigation and class action advice.” DLA Piper Adds Federal Court Judge to Leadership Team London, United Kingdom & New York, USA Freshfields Melbourne, Australia DLA Piper LAWYERMOVES 9
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