Penningtons Manches LLP has bolstered the corporate team with
the appointment of experienced partner Seb Orton.
Seb joins the firm after three years as a partner with Eversheds
Sutherland, and previously spent 15 years as a partner at Jones Day. He offers
extensive experience in advising companies and financial institutions on a wide
range of corporate and commercial issues, including IPOs, reverse takeovers and
secondary fundraisings.
Matthew Martin, head of Penningtons Manches’ London corporate
practice, said: ‘We’re delighted that Seb has joined us. His capital markets
expertise is outstanding and will really push the team forward in this key
strategic area, helping us to respond to new opportunities and meet rising
client demand. More generally, Seb combines a drive and determination to get
the best for clients with sharp instincts and excellent all-round understanding—a
superb fit for the corporate team and the firm more widely.’
