Squire Patton Boggs Hires in London From KPMG, Simpson Thacher

Squire Patton Boggs has expanded its global corporate practice and international private equity team with the hire of three new London-based partners, including a top attorney at Big Four accountancy KPMG, Stephen Ball.

Ball joins Simpson Thacher & Bartlett associates Charles Leeming and Ben Squires who will also be part of the group.

During his 25 year career, Ball has advised some of the world’s leading banks, private equity funds, hedge funds and governments on strategy, corporate governance, financial services and risks, the firm said. He also has served as CEO, vice chairman and member of the boards of directors ...