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Schönherr hires Borislav Bozhidarov
Borislav Bozhidarov has joined Central European law firm Schönherr.
Kirkland & Ellis adds two partners to London office
Kirkland & Ellis International LLP has appointed Gavin Gordon and David Arnold as partners at its Private Equity Practice Group in London.
Linklaters promotes Paul Lignieres to managing partner
Linklaters has appointed Paul Lignieres as managing partner of its Paris office.
Javier Echarri confirms EVCA departure
After 10 years as secretary general for the European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association, Javier Echarri is set to pass the torch by the end of the year.
TVM Capital restructures; hires Schuler
TVM Capital has reorganised its life science investment practice. In the future, the firm will operate two dedicated teams with differentiated investment concepts to invest in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical technologies (medtech) and healthcare...
Abenex Capital appoints Mathieu Quéré
Mathieu Quéré has joined Abenex Capital, the French private equity investor, as director of operations.
Michael Ogrinz joins Advent International's Paris office
Advent International strengthens its French team with the recruitment of Michael Ogrinz as investment director.
Simon Kucher opens in Copenhagen
Strategy and marketing consultancy firm, Simon Kucher & Partners, has opened an office in Copenhagen to serve the Nordic region.
The Riverside Company appoints Vincent Daelemans
The Riverside Company has strengthened its European team with the appointment of Vincent Daelemans, who will take up the new position as vice president of origination for Benelux and France.
Accent appoints Sloutski as new CEO
Swedish private equity investor, Accent Equity Partners, has promoted Niklas Sloutski as its new chief executive officer.
Milbank hires Rinne for new antitrust practice in Germany
Law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy has appointed antitrust lawyer Dr Alexander Rinne as partner in its Munich office.
Deutsche promotes Bagshaw to head of PE unit
Adam Bagshaw has reportedly been promoted to head of Deutsche Bank's private equity unit, replacing Rob Firth, who left the bank last month to join Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
A&M opens office in Warsaw; appoints head of restructuring
Turnaround specialist Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), has expanded its presence in Central and Eastern Europe with the opening of an office in Warsaw, Poland.
Pavoncelli departs Lazard to set up PE outfit
Riccardo Pavoncelli is to launch a private equity investment company for private wealth investors, following his departure from Lazard at the end of March, according to media reports.
AlixPartners appoints two directors to London team
AlixPartners has appointed Nick Bradley and James Priestly to its London office.
Stonefund changes office
Belgium-based investor Stonefund has relocated to new offices.
3i appoints Sir Adrian Montague as chairman
The board of 3i Group plc has appointed Sir Adrian Montague CBE as chairman, effective following 3iтs AGM in July 2010.
Steadfast appoints Bernecker partner
German mid-market investor Steadfast Capital has appointed Marco Bernecker as partner with effect from 1 April.
Linklaters promotes three in Paris practice
International law firm Linklaters has promoted Marc Perrone, Sarah Fleury and Jerome Cordier to counsels in the Paris office.
Primary Capital promotes Alec Parkinson to assistant director
Primary Capital has promoted Alec Parkinson to the position of assistant director, and has also expanded the team with the hire of Oliver Melliss, as associate.
GMT hires TMT specialist from Cinven
GMT Communications Partners has announced the appointment of Stefan Franssen as partner.
Advent appoints operating partner for business services
Advent International has appointed Kevin Beeston to its operating partner programme.
Cavendish appoints two partners
Cavendish Corporate Finance LLP announced that Mark Perry and Joe Stelzer have joined the firm this month as partners.
Alix appoints Albert Stein as MD
Alix Partners has bolstered its restructuring team with the appointment of Albert Stein as managing director.