Global law firm Ashurst announces the appointment of Christy O'Connell as a partner in the corporate practice, based in London, as the firm expands its private equity practice.
Christy joins with over a decade of experience advising private equity sponsors, infrastructure investors and other financial investors on pan-European and international transactions. Christy's extensive expertise spans leveraged buy-outs, consortium deals, co-investments, minority investments, joint ventures, carve-outs, exits, reorganisations and other commercial transactions.
"We are thrilled to welcome Christy to Ashurst", said Nick Williamson, Head of UK Corporate at Ashurst. "Her extensive experience and strong track record in private equity transactions enhance our capabilities in a competitive UK market driven by robust investor interest and a dynamic mid-market segment. Christy's strong background across private equity and infrastructure funds perfectly complements our areas of existing strength."
Jason Radford, Global Head of Corporate said, "I am delighted to welcome Christy to the team. Her arrival will allow us to capitalise further on the private capital opportunities ahead. Her deep knowledge of the private equity landscape and proven track record in delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice will be invaluable as we continue to expand our global private equity capabilities."
Christy added, "I am excited to join Ashurst and its private equity team. The firm's strategic focus on private capital and its collaborative culture align perfectly with my professional values and my ambitions. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to drive forward our ambitious plans and deliver outstanding results for our clients."
With Christy's appointment, Ashurst continues the expansion of its global corporate offering. Her arrival follows the appointments of partners Gavin Weir and Chris Grey in the UK, Dr Sebastian Daub, Florian Hirschmann, Stefan Bruder and Marina Arntzen in Germany, Nicolas Bombrun in France, Jean-Philippe Smeets in Luxembourg and Maha Osman and Vasi Papadopoulos in the Middle East.
