Kevin O'Shea will become the new managing partner of Allen & Overy's New York office, effective May 1, 2008. Kevin succeeds Michael Feldberg and Ian Shrank , the office’s current co-managing partners, who will return to full-time practice.
In addition, Dan Cunningham, will remain the senior partner of the Global U.S. Practice. Both appointments are for a three-year term. Cathleen McLaughlin, a partner in the international capital markets and Latin America groups, will also join the global partnership board for a two-year term.
Kevin has been the head of the U.S. Real Estate practice for the past six years, and will continue to lead that practice. He specializes in commercial real estate finance, equity investments, private equity fund formation and investment, workouts, restructurings and opportunistic joint ventures and investments. His practice also focuses on cross-border transactions involving the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Commenting, Kevin said, "I am thrilled to take on this role, and am really proud of this office and the many things that we have all accomplished. This is a challenging economic environment but a great opportunity for us to capitalize on the talents and energy of our existing lawyers in New York and to continue driving forward our plans for strategic growth.
Allen & Overy's
New York office now has 39 partners and over 160 lawyers.
For further information please contact Jaime Bruck,
jaime.bruck@allenovery.com, at +1 646 344 6675.