Regional firm Birketts has bolstered the corporate and banking team with the appointment of legal director Devreaux Gravell.
Devreaux previously spent almost ten years with Eversheds Sutherland, where he was principal associate. Now based in Birketts’ Chelmsford office, he will continue to advise borrowers and lenders on all aspects of general corporate lending and real estate finance transactions.
Devreaux commented: ‘I am thrilled to have joined a firm with such a clear sense of purpose and ambition, as well as a strong commitment to growth. I am pleased to share my expertise with the team and have already been involved in transactions being advised on by Birketts which are of the type I was doing in the City.’
Adam Jones, partner in Birketts’ corporate team, added: ‘I am very pleased to announce Devreaux as a fantastic addition to our team. With Devreaux’s extensive experience in finance transactions, understanding of corporate lending and specialist knowledge of market practice, I have no doubt be will be an asset to both the team as well as the wider firm. I feel confident that Devreaux’s skillset will make a big difference to our clients, especially those requiring assistance with complex funding transactions.’
