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26 March 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Browne Jacobson—Paul Hill

Banking & finance partner joins in Birmingham

National firm Browne Jacobson has strengthened the banking and finance team with the appointment of partner Paul Hill.

Paul joins the firm after more than ten years with Allen & Overy. Focusing his practice on multi-jurisdictional infrastructure and utility financings, acquisition finance transactions and PPP projects, Paul advises corporate borrowers, sponsors and financial institutions. He will be based from the firm’s Birmingham office, working alongside national head of banking and finance Paul Ray, and head of the Birmingham banking and finance team Emma Hinton.

Emma commented: ‘Paul’s appointment reflects our commitment to continue investing in highly talented banking lawyers who are committed to delivering exceptional client service.  His arrival will further strength the depth of our offering, particularly across the Midlands, where we have one of the largest and most experienced banking and finance teams in the sector.’

Paul Hill added: ‘Browne Jacobson has an excellent reputation for banking and finance law and I am looking forward to contributing to its long term success.’

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