DLA Piper has appointed Denise R Hamer to its Finance & Projects group. Denise will divide her time between the firm’s Vienna, London and Prague offices.
Prior to joining DLA Piper, Denise was a partner at Richards, Kibbe & Orbe in London and before that, Schoenherr in Vienna. She also held senior roles at several financial institutions, including the Austrian portfolio bank of Cerberus Capital, BAWAG P.S.K, Citigroup and Societe Generale, as well as the consultancy Arthur Andersen.
Specialising in finance and debt restructuring, Denise advises on financial restructuring, portfolio and asset management, distressed debt acquisition and sale (including npls), special situations, and general lending, with a geographical focus on Central and Eastern Europe. Denise’s clients include financial institutions, investment banks, supra-nationals, funds, and corporates, as creditors, debtors, and investors.
Oskar Winkler, Head of Finance & Projects at DLA Piper in Vienna, said: “We are delighted to welcome Denise to the team in Vienna. She is a very highly-regarded finance lawyer who will not only enhance our local offering in Austria but also will be of great benefit to the firm across the whole CEE area.”
Charles Morrison, Global Co-Chair of the Finance & Projects group at DLA Piper, said: “Denise is a sophisticated finance lawyer who has built an impressive European practice. Her specialism in debt advisory and restructuring work complements our current practice making her a great asset to the team globally.”
Source: news.dlapiper.com
