Linklaters chooses new capital markets head

Linklaters has named its managing partner of Central and Eastern Europe as the new global head of capital markets. Eastwell replaces Michael Canby, who is returning to full-time fee earning in the derivatives and structured finance area. He will assume responsibility for global capital markets on 1 May, after which time Linklaters expects to name his successor. First revealed on www.thelawyer.com/ lawyernews on 4 March