Firm expands private equity practice
Goodwin Procter has announced today the expansion of its private equity group with the addition of Richard Lever as a partner in the firm’s London office. Lever will join Goodwin from King & Wood Mallesons, where he co-led the corporate group with his own focus on middle market private equity transactions and portfolio company work, following completion of his notice period.
Richard's extensive experience spans all areas of private equity and corporate mergers and acquisitions, with an emphasis on advising middle market private equity sponsors, public and private companies and financial institutions.
“The addition of Richard to spearhead the growth of our private equity practice in Europe is a significant and long-planned strategic step in the expansion of our London office capabilities,” said David Evans, London office chair. “We believe that now is the right time for the expansion and that Richard is the right partner to lead it. As Goodwin Procter continues to deepen its London presence, we look forward, with Richard’s support, to growing our European private equity offering to sit alongside our existing flagship European real estate sector-focused practice.”
“Our private equity work in Europe over the years convinces us that there is a real opportunity to penetrate the middle market and growth equity sectors with a highly commercial, sector-focused, valued-added service offering,” said John LeClaire, founder and co-head of Goodwin’s private equity group. “Those are our areas of focus and strength, and they align perfectly with Richard’s practice focus and strategic vision. He will be a great colleague and we are delighted to have him join our team.”
