DWF makes key banking appointment
4/8/2010
Leading law firm, DWF, has appointed Jonathan Edwards as national head of banking to grow the firm's significant presence in the sector.
Jonathan, 44, has over 20 years' legal experience in banking and finance, predominantly in the North West. He joins the firm's expanding banking practice from Hammonds, where he had headed the Manchester office since 2007.
Before heading the office, Jonathan held the position of head of banking for six years. While there, he was involved in all aspects of banking law from leveraged finance and asset-based lending through to property finance. He has worked with all of the region's major clearing banks including, Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds TSB and RBS.
Jonathan originally undertook his banking training at Simmons & Simmons in London, where he spent seven years. He then moved to Manchester and developed his regional experience within the banking team at Davies Arnold Cooper.
Speaking on the appointment, Andrew Leaitherland, managing partner, DWF, said: "This is a fantastic appointment for DWF that cements our commitment to the banking sector. We are delighted that Jonathan will be joining us to help build on our impressive credentials within the practice.
"DWF already has a very successful banking practice and Jonathan's wealth of experience will be put to good use to drive it forward.
"It's encouraging to see that DWF continues to attract senior people from our competitors, as they clearly recognise our strength and continued growth within the sector."
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Notes to editors
DWF LLP is one of the fastest growing law firms in the UK. With over 1,061 people based in Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Preston, DWF provides a range of services grouped in the following sectors:
Corporate
Finance & Restructuring
Litigation
Real Estate
People
Insurance
Private Client
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