A&O Shearman has poached Stephenson Harwood’s secondaries team. Sarah de Ste Croix and Gabriel Boghossian will join the legal giant as global co-heads of secondaries. The move, reported by Secondaries Investor, strengthens A&O Shearman’s position in the secondaries market.
The hires come amid a flurry of activity in the sector, with firms like Adams Street, Morgan Stanley, and Golub also making key appointments. The secondaries market continues to see significant movement as firms seek to capitalize on GP-led and LP-led opportunities.
A&O Shearman’s acquisition of the team underscores its commitment to expanding its secondaries practice. The new co-heads will lead the firm’s global efforts in this growing area of private equity.
Source: Secondaries Investor · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing