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30 March 2026
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Burges Salmon—Rebecca Wilsker

Director joins corporate team from the US

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has appointed Rebecca Wilsker as a director in its corporate and M&A team, bolstering its international capabilities with a particular focus on technology and private equity. She brings 15 years of experience advising private companies, private equity funds and portfolio businesses on lifecycle events including m&a, investments, divestitures and joint ventures.

Wilsker has significant cross-border expertise, including deep knowledge of US-related matters, and a strong track record supporting tech and tech-enabled businesses on governance, equity compensation and commercial issues. She joins from Holland & Knight LLP, where she was a partner and co-chair of the technology & telecommunications industry sector group, and previously spent nearly a decade at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP in Boston.

Commenting on her appointment, Wilsker said: ‘I’m really pleased to be joining Burges Salmon’ and ‘excited to work alongside my new colleagues to continue to support our clients’ needs.’ She added that she had seen ‘first-hand the collaborative culture and high-quality client work.’

Nick Graves, head of the corporate and M&A team, said: ‘It’s great to welcome Rebecca to the team’ and noted her ‘extensive experience in private equity and international M&A’ as well as her ‘commercial approach and international perspective.’

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