International law firm Simmons & Simmons has appointed David Williams as a partner in its award-winning Financial Services team in London.

David specialises in investment funds and asset management work, in particular private funds investing in private equity, illiquid credit, real estate and infrastructure. He was previously a partner at DLA Piper where he was Head of the Investment Funds team in the UK.

David’s clients include fund managers and administrators, custodians and other service providers as well as institutional investors.

Commenting on the new hire, Head of Asset Management & Investment Funds, Colin Leaver, said: “We have a leading Asset Management practice and are continuing to grow our already strong team. David has an excellent reputation in the market and will help us build our offering in closed-ended private funds.”

Head of Financial Services at Simmons & Simmons, Sarah Bowles, added: “David’s arrival to the wider Financial Services team adds to our profile as a leader in investment fund formation. He will be a great fit with our existing partner team both in this group and across the firm where private funds are playing an increasingly important role.”

David is cited in Chambers UK 2012 as being “strong both technically and commercially” and is highlighted for being “proactive, knowledgeable and responsive.”