Commercial property securitisation specialist, Andrew Forryan (right) has rejoined Clifford Chance as a partner after a two -year stint at the London office of US firm Sidley & Austin. Forryan who was an associate at Sidley & Austin said: “Working as a partner at a firm like Clifford Chance will give me access to a wider market and a huge depth of resources.” Head of Clifford Chance's commercial property practice Tony Briam said the two years at Sidley & Austin had stood Forryan in good stead because “he now has experience from a slightly different perspective and has gained practice management skills”. Managing partner at Sidley & Austin in London John Edwards said he was sorry to see Forryan go but realised that he “wants to operate within the comfort of a big firm.”
Providing the personal touch
Although several lawyers in the regions say they go to London for senior counsel, there seems to be no shortage of compliments for local silks. In personal injury and medical negligence, good client contact is essential and many lawyers prefer to appoint local counsel to facilitate more face to face dealings. The following list of […]