City Moves for 04 March 2015 | Who’s switching jobs March 3, 2015 Towers Watson The professional services firm has announced the appointment of Kate Hollis to its credit research team. She joins from S&P Capital IQ, where she was most recently global head of fixed income/alternatives fund research. Hollis has over 30 years’ experience in the industry, and has also held fixed income sales and trading positions [...]
City Moves for 20 February 2015 | Who’s switching jobs February 19, 2015 Hausfeld The law firm has appointed Ed Coulson (pictured) as partner in its London office. He joins from Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), where he worked on complex competition and commercial litigation. His appointment follows that of James Henson, who joined in January from BLP, and Shirley Clarke, who recently joined Hausfeld’s financial services litigation practice [...]
City Moves for 13 January 2015 | Who’s switching jobs January 12, 2015 Grosvenor Fund Management The investment firm has appointed Gaston Brandes as director of capital markets, Europe. He joins from UBS Global Asset Management, where he was executive director of global real estate business development. Brandes has also held roles at Franklin Templeton Investment Services. Brown Rudnick The law firm has appointed Moris Mashali as partner [...]
City Moves for 24 November 2014 | Who’s switching jobs November 23, 2014 Markel International Tom Fassnidge has been appointed senior claims adjuster in the insurer’s professional and financial risks division. He joins from Beazley Group, where he was claims manager in its UK and international team. Fassnidge has also previously worked at Scottish Re. PwC The professional services firm has appointed Alison Baker to lead its UK [...]
City Moves for 28 November 2014 | Who’s switching jobs November 27, 2014 RPC The law firm has announced the appointment of Anna Cook as a senior litigation partner. She joins from Radiant Law, the technology and outsourcing boutique, where she set up its dispute resolution team in 2012. Cook was also formerly a partner at Wedlake Bell. Kleinwort Benson Andrew Shiels has been appointed global chief risk [...]
City Moves for 04 September 2014 | Who’s switching jobs September 3, 2014 Savills The real estate adviser has announced the appointment of Andrew D Thompson as a director in its London-based building and project consultancy team. He joins from his own independent practice, and has previously held roles at CBRE, Drivers Jonas, and Wilks Head & Eve. Aviva Investors David Lis has been appointed chief investment officer, [...]
Shale gas industry urges for more clarity on fracking guidelines July 28, 2014 New planning guidance for shale gas exploration is just a political panacea to temper opposition, legal experts and industry sources claimed yesterday. The government has introduced new guidelines for fracking in areas such as National Parks, as it opened up the 14th licencing round for shale gas. “Where applications represent major development, planning permission should [...]
City Moves for 11 August 2014 | Who’s switching jobs August 10, 2014 Quilter Cheviot The investment management firm has appointed Sam Jacobs as a business development manager in its London office. He was most recently a financial planner at London & Capital. Jacobs has also held positions at Charles Stanley, Bank of Scotland, and Edward Jones. Neuberger Berman The investment manager has announced four senior appointments to [...]
City Moves for 14 August 2014 | Who’s switching jobs August 13, 2014 Now: Pensions Jamie Warren has been appointed head of legal at the independent multi-employer trust. He joins from Capgemini, where he was senior legal counsel. He has also worked as a senior solicitor at Esure Insurance, having qualified at law firm Nabarro. Liberum The investment bank has appointed Anna Hartropp to its banking team. Hartropp [...]
City Moves for 08 August 2014 | Who’s switching jobs August 8, 2014 Marriott Harrison Daniel Jacob has been appointed corporate partner at the law firm. He joins from Pitmans, where he was head of the London corporate group. Jacob specialises in investment, M&A, and restructuring work, with a particular focus on the hotel, leisure and technology sectors. Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International The investment banking arm of the [...]