Freshfields Recruits Claire James as Private Capital Partner

Claire James joined Freshfields as head of its New York private equity practice, the firm announced Oct.15 .

James leads deals including buyouts, minority investments, complicated co-invests, and hybrid capital strategies for strategics and large, mid-market, and emerging sponsors, the firm said.

She also advises public and private clients on acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, capital raising transactions, securities law compliance, and corporate governance.

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