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Silicon Valley Bank collapse leaves actions for banks and tech companies
US regulators have set up a new facility to give banks access to emergency funds, and the Federal Reserve have made it easier for banks to borrow from it, in an attempt to shore up the wider financial system. In the UK, the Bank of England announced that it had taken the decision to sell the UK subsidiary of SVB, Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited (SVBUK), to HSBC UK Bank Plc.
Pinsent Masons elects John Maciver as Senior Partner
John is a Finance Partner and is Head of the firm’s Financial Services sector. Under his leadership the Financial Services sector has grown by over 20% in the last two financial years. John joined the firm as a trainee in 1995 and spent his junior career with the firm in Scotland before relocating to London.
Pinsent Masons welcomes new financial services corporate partner Walter Clark
Walter joins from Scottish law firm Burness Paull, where he was a partner in the M&A team, having joined as a trainee in 2000. As part of his role, he also headed up the governance and company secretarial team. Head of UK corporate at Pinsent Masons, Edward Stead said: “We’ve known Walter for many years thanks to his excellent reputation in the market and it’s a great pleasure to welcome him to the team.
Pinsent Masons elects Richard Griffiths as Managing Partner
Richard is Global Head of the firm’s Property Group. Under his leadership the Group has grown by 13% over the last two years. Richard was formerly Head of the Planning & Environment Practice where he was instrumental in internationalising the practice, leading its expansion into Australia, the Middle East and Europe. The practice achieved 53% growth during his four-year leadership. He will work alongside John Maciver, Senior Partner.
Pinsent Masons hires senior finance partner Nick Tostivin to lead its Finance team in London
Nick’s practice focuses on trade and export finance and emerging markets across a number of jurisdictions. Based in London, his transactions span Europe, Africa, the Middle East as well as advising on US out-bound matters. Nick also brings substantial experience advising on ESG-related finance matters.
Fund finance due diligence under scrutiny after alleged fraud
Banks that provide credit lines to private investment funds should consider bolstering the due diligence they carry out prior to lending in light of an alleged fraud reported in the US.
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