Legal services practice welcomes two partners
KPMG has welcomed two partners, Kate Eades and Usman Wahid, to its business structuring and transactions group.
Kate joins the professional services firm after ten years with Greenberg Traurig, including almost eight years as a partner. She is widely experienced in corporate law, with particular focus upon the life sciences and hospitality and leisure sectors. Kate commented: ‘I’m excited to be part of KPMG’s rapidly expanding legal services business. As a corporate lawyer, the ability to operate in integrated multi-disciplinary advisory teams supporting clients with all aspects of what they need, is a hugely compelling proposition.’
Usman comes on board after 14 years with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, where he servced as a technology and outsourcing partner. He specialises in IT and technology and outsourcing transactions, advising on software, systems and infrastructure deals. Usman said: ‘This is an excellent time to join KPMG as a commercial and technology lawyer. Our clients are experiencing technology disruption in many sectors, their businesses are undergoing reorganisations for various reasons and their management’s focus on performance improvement will continue.’
Nick Roome, partner and UK head of legal services, said: ‘Both Kate and Usman’s experience and capability will significantly enhance what we can offer as we develop and grow our capability, both in the UK and globally.’
