Squire Patton Boggs Hires James Nguyen To Bolster Private Equity Practice In Sydney
Squire Patton Boggs Hires James Nguyen to Bolster Private Equity Practice in Sydney
Squire Patton Boggs has announced the appointment of private equity and corporate lawyer James Nguyen as a Partner in its Corporate Practice Group in Sydney. He joins the firm from Allens.
Mr. Nguyen brings over a decade of experience in private equity and M&A, advising leading private capital clients including private equity, financial sponsors, and superannuation funds. His practice includes both private and public M&A transactions, as well as consortium arrangements, warranty and indemnity insurance, and management equity plans.
Tony Chong, Head of Corporate Australia said,
“James forms part of our strategy to establish a leading private equity practice in Sydney,He has strong relationships with domestic private equity funds and will work closely with our global team to expand our international investor reach.”
His recent matters include advising Madison Dearborn Partners on the take-private of Australian Personnel Management, Aware Super on the sale of its interest in Sydney Light Rail to John Laing, and Paine Schwartz Partners on its $2 billion acquisition of Costa Group Holdings Limited.
Graeme Slattery, Sydney Office Managing Partner, said : “With his depth of knowledge and expertise, James will be a considerable asset to our clients. We are delighted that he has chosen to join our team.”
Mr. Nguyen expressed enthusiasm for the move: “The opportunity at Squire Patton Boggs is hugely exciting. What the firm has achieved in recent years through the expansion of its global private equity practice is impressive. I am looking forward to being part of its genuinely collaborative team and building a practice in Australia reflective of its integrated and distinctive market offering.”
Welcoming James Nguyen to the team, Louisa Hine, Director, said, "Welcome to the team James Nguyen - great having you on board!"
Danielle Asaad, Partner – Private Equity and M&A, said, "Welcome to the dream team, James Nguyen!"
Marcin Wnukowski, Partner, said, "Welcome to the team, James Nguyen!"
Jonathan Jones, European Managing Partner, said, "A big welcome to James, who joins us in Sydney to build on our PE offering."
Squire Patton Boggs’ global private equity group comprises over 80 specialist lawyers, with recent additions of new partners and associates, along with the launch of PE-focused offices in Dublin and Amsterdam—further strengthening the firm’s cross-border private capital capabilities.
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