John, who joins the firm from Milbank, is widely recognised as one of Europe’s leading structured finance advisers, with a particular focus on the CLO and related markets. His appointment supports A&O’s continued growth and investment in the private capital space, which is a key strategic focus for the firm.

John will be joined by senior associates Adrian Kwok and Peter West, as well as Eleanor Cripps and Alexandra Wells. John and his team will work seamlessly with the firm’s multidisciplinary Private Capital group, together with members from the Capital Markets, Private Equity, Leveraged Finance, High Yield, Funds and Asset Management and ABS teams to support clients.