Freshfields Hires London Infra Lawyer From Paul Hastings (1)

Freshfields LLP has hired Alistair McKechnie from rival Paul Hastings LLP as it continues to expand its energy and infrastructure practice.

McKechnie is joining Freshfields as a finance partner in London, following the additions of Jessamy Gallagher and Stuart Rowson, who are from Paul Hastings as well, according to a statement reviewed by Bloomberg News. McKechnie specializes in infrastructure and acquisition finance.

“He joins us at a pivotal moment when we look to expand our global offering across the full range of private capital investors in the energy, energy transition and broader infra sectors,” Gallagher said in the statement, ...