Proskauer adds White & Case partner to fuel London finance push

Proskauer has added leveraged finance partner Peter Mason in London from White & Case, continuing the recent expansion of its City finance bench.

Mason joined White & Case only two years ago from Freshfields, making partner in the move. He advises lenders, sponsors and corporates on leveraged and investment-grade financings, real estate financings, as well as restructurings.

Finance hiring spree

Mason’s arrival is the latest in a string of London finance hires for Proskauer.

The firm has now added eight finance partners in the past year, including Philip Bowden and Megan Lawrence from A&O Shearman last summer. Bowden now co-heads the global finance practice. Other additions include three partners from US rival Cahill - Warren Newton, Jake Keaveny and Courtland Tisdale - as well as restructuring partner Clare Cottle from Akin in March. Structured finance partner John Goldfinch also joined last November, another former A&O Shearman partner.

Proskauer has a sizeable presence in London - around 55 partners in London, according to its website. The expansion is part of a wider push to deepen its already strong offering to private capital clients, with the booming private credit sector understood to be a key focus.

What they said

Global finance co-head Bowden said: "Peter brings valuable insight and a strong track record spanning the deal spectrum. I am excited to welcome him as we continue to grow our platform and deliver a full suite of leveraged finance solutions globally."

Mason said: "Proskauer’s finance platform is well known for the exceptional quality of its work and client focus. I’m thrilled to join at a time of growth and help clients navigate the evolving private credit and syndicated lending markets."