DLA Piper has strengthened its Finance & Projects practice, with Richard Usher joining the group as partner.
Richard joins from Europe Noble Limited, where he held the position of Legal Counsel. He is a leading recognised Commodities lawyer, with over 18 years of experience in some of the world's leading commodity trading houses and banks, including BTG Pactual, Mercuria Energy Trading, and Morgan Stanley.
Charles Morrison, International Head of DLA Piper's Finance & Projects practice said: "I am delighted that Richard is joining DLA Piper, bolstering our position in the market place within the commodities arena. He brings a huge amount of expertise to the team, and will add to the firm's strength in emerging markets."
Richard added: "I'm very pleased to be joining DLA Piper, a firm that I have worked with on a number of occasions previously. It's a fantastic opportunity to build upon the existing commodities capability that exists, and expand the practice globally."
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