Morgan Lewis adds two partners in London
Law firm Morgan Lewis has added Baker McKenzie antitrust and competition lawyer Paul Johnson and Akin Gump structured finance lawyer Dasha Sobornova to its London office.
Johnson represents clients in a range of competition matters, including advocating for clients before the UK Competition and Markets Authority and the European Commission.
Sobornova advises arrangers, investment managers, investors, and corporate service providers on an array of UK- and EU-related securitisation and structured finance work, with a particular focus on representing lenders in collateralised loan obligation (CLO) transactions.
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“With stabilising interest rates driving increased deal flow in an environment of heightened regulatory scrutiny, London continues to be a key global regulatory, financial, and enforcement hub,” said Morgan Lewis chair Jami McKeon. “Paul and Dasha’s extensive knowledge of EU and UK regulations, coupled with their deep understanding of financial and industry dynamics, will bring immediate benefit to our clients as they navigate this evolving landscape while seeking to capitalise on opportunities that advance their business interests.”
“It’s an exciting time to be welcoming new team members in London as we deepen our bench across practices with talented lawyers whose skills and perspectives complement existing capabilities while strengthening our ability to deliver exceptional service to our clients,” said London office managing partner Nick Bolter. “Paul and Dasha’s command in their respective disciplines, grounded in their collegial and collaborative approach, will be a welcome addition to serve our clients in London, Europe, and around the world.”
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Over the last year, the firm has substantially expanded in London with the addition of M&A partner Luciana Griebel, secondaries partner Ted Craig, and former UK privacy and cybersecurity regulatory official Vishnu Shankar, among others.
The firm also added a 54-lawyer strong cross-practice team in Paris from Kramer Levin in January 2025 and has doubled its number of lawyers in Germany, with offices now in Frankfurt and Munich.
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