Leading global law firm, Baker McKenzie, has hired Kevin Heverin as a partner in its Restructuring & Insolvency (R&I) team within the Banking and Finance practice group in London, further strengthening the Firm’s global transactional expertise and capabilities. Kevin will also spend time in the Middle East, working with colleagues on opportunities in the region.
Kevin has a wealth of cross-border and cross-sector experience, advising clients on complex restructurings, workouts and debt financings, as well as special situations investments and other transactions in the strategic capital solutions space. He advises a wide range of clients, including debtors, par and secondary investors, creditor groups, sponsors and insolvency practitioners. He has been recognised by The Legal 500 UK and Global Restructuring Review.
He was previously a partner at Allen Overy Shearman Sterling.
Sarah Smith, Head of Baker McKenzie’s R&I team in London and Chair of the Firm’s EMEA R&I Steering Committee, commented: “Kevin’s abilities and potential are evident from his recognition as a “Next Generation Partner” in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency section of The Legal 500. His background, experience and drive not only complement our existing strengths but will enhance our ability to deliver the desired outcomes for clients navigating complex financial restructuring situations and opportunities.”
Baker McKenzie’s London Managing Partner, Ed Poulton, added: “This appointment marks another important step in our growth ambitions in London, in which our transactional practices play a pivotal role. I’m looking forward to welcoming Kevin to the Firm and seeing the impact his expertise will have on the continued evolution of our Restructuring & Insolvency practice.”
Commenting on his appointment, Kevin said: “I am excited to join the team at Baker McKenzie. The Firm’s impressive growth strategy and cross-border strength provides a great opportunity. I look forward to working with my new colleagues, drawing on the Firm’s global reach and expertise to help our clients navigate complex situations.”
Kevin joins the Firm on Monday 16 June and will be based in its London office.
The Baker McKenzie global Restructuring and Insolvency team comprises over 100 specialists across North America, Asia Pacific, EMEA and Latin America, working closely with colleagues in other practice areas to deliver comprehensive, coordinated and urgently available cross-border solutions.
Baker McKenzie continues to accelerate aggressively its lateral growth strategy to add senior talent to its bench in London. Most recently, the Firm hired James Wyatt as an Energy & Infrastructure partner, Michal Berkner as a partner in Corporate M&A, Marie Leppard as an Antitrust and Competition partner and patent litigation and life sciences specialist, Indradeep Bhattacharya as a partner.
Kevin has a wealth of cross-border and cross-sector experience, advising clients on complex restructurings, workouts and debt financings, as well as special situations investments and other transactions in the strategic capital solutions space. He advises a wide range of clients, including debtors, par and secondary investors, creditor groups, sponsors and insolvency practitioners. He has been recognised by The Legal 500 UK and Global Restructuring Review.
He was previously a partner at Allen Overy Shearman Sterling.
Sarah Smith, Head of Baker McKenzie’s R&I team in London and Chair of the Firm’s EMEA R&I Steering Committee, commented: “Kevin’s abilities and potential are evident from his recognition as a “Next Generation Partner” in the Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency section of The Legal 500. His background, experience and drive not only complement our existing strengths but will enhance our ability to deliver the desired outcomes for clients navigating complex financial restructuring situations and opportunities.”
Baker McKenzie’s London Managing Partner, Ed Poulton, added: “This appointment marks another important step in our growth ambitions in London, in which our transactional practices play a pivotal role. I’m looking forward to welcoming Kevin to the Firm and seeing the impact his expertise will have on the continued evolution of our Restructuring & Insolvency practice.”
Commenting on his appointment, Kevin said: “I am excited to join the team at Baker McKenzie. The Firm’s impressive growth strategy and cross-border strength provides a great opportunity. I look forward to working with my new colleagues, drawing on the Firm’s global reach and expertise to help our clients navigate complex situations.”
Kevin joins the Firm on Monday 16 June and will be based in its London office.
The Baker McKenzie global Restructuring and Insolvency team comprises over 100 specialists across North America, Asia Pacific, EMEA and Latin America, working closely with colleagues in other practice areas to deliver comprehensive, coordinated and urgently available cross-border solutions.
Baker McKenzie continues to accelerate aggressively its lateral growth strategy to add senior talent to its bench in London. Most recently, the Firm hired James Wyatt as an Energy & Infrastructure partner, Michal Berkner as a partner in Corporate M&A, Marie Leppard as an Antitrust and Competition partner and patent litigation and life sciences specialist, Indradeep Bhattacharya as a partner.
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