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HSF appoints new managing partner for finance in Australia, Asia
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has named a new managing partner in Australia and Asia for its finance practice.
Jerome Doraisamy
Jinny Chaimungkalanont (pictured) is the new managing partner of finance in Australia and Asia for HSF, succeeding Andrew Booth, who had headed up the team since 2017.
The appointment was effective as of 1 May.
The news follows the firm’s unveiling of a new global ALT practice, as reported last week.
It also follows HSF’s naming of 10 new executive counsel in April, nine new partners in Australia in the same month, its appointment of an Australian as joint managing partner of its global corporate practice in February, and its promotion of four within its alternative legal services practice in January.
Speaking about her appointment, Chaimungkalanont said: “I am thrilled to be leading our outstanding finance team across Asia and Australia and to build on the success of Andrew’s legacy.
“It is an exciting time for the team as we continue to implement our strategic plan, with our clients at the forefront as we strive to deliver exceptional results in all areas of our finance offering.
“I will focus on fostering a connected regional team, as well as growing our practice in line with the firm’s strategic direction, including in the areas of private capital and energy transition.”
Booth added: “It’s been a pleasure to lead the finance team for the best part of seven years. Our team is truly outstanding, totally committed to achieving great, world-class outcomes for our clients. I have no doubt that the team will continue to go from strength to strength under Jinny’s leadership.
“I look forward to supporting Jinny in her role and continuing to work alongside my clients in international and domestic debt capital markets and corporate finance transactions.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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