What's Happening?
Squire Patton Boggs has announced the addition of two structured finance lawyers, Trish O'Donnell and Nathan Menon, to its team. O'Donnell joins as a partner in New York, bringing expertise in cross-border transactions with a focus on structured finance, specialty finance, and private credit. Menon, joining as a director in London, specializes in structured finance including securitization, forward flow, and non-performing loan sale and acquisition transactions. Both O'Donnell and Menon were previously partners at Reed Smith, enhancing Squire Patton Boggs' capabilities in structured finance.
Why It's Important?
The recruitment of O'Donnell and Menon is significant for Squire Patton Boggs as it strengthens the firm's structured finance practice, particularly in cross-border and specialty finance areas. This move is likely to enhance the firm's ability to serve clients with complex financial needs, potentially increasing its market share in the structured finance sector. The addition of experienced lawyers from Reed Smith also suggests a strategic expansion, positioning Squire Patton Boggs to better compete with other major law firms in the finance domain.
