The global law firm Jones Day is pleased to announce that Brien Wassner has joined the Private Equity Practice as a partner in the New York Office. Mr. Wassner arrives from Winston & Strawn, where he served as a partner advising on domestic and international corporate transactions, infrastructure and energy projects, and related matters.
“We are delighted to welcome Brien to our New York Office,” said Wesley Johnson, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day New York. “His experience advising a diverse mix of clients and industries on domestic and cross border matters not only strengthens our team, but also makes him an asset to our clients in New York and around the world.”
Mr. Wassner’s corporate practice focuses on private equity and domestic and cross-border M&A, as well as infrastructure, energy, and renewable energy investments and development projects. He regularly represents domestic and multinational privately held and publicly traded companies in a wide range of business transactions including take-privates, joint ventures, majority and minority investments, mergers, tender offers, auctions, stock and asset acquisitions, government contracts, and debt and equity financings. His client base covers a variety of industries including financial services, energy, infrastructure, transport, insurance, healthcare, retail, commodities, technology, communications, and media. Mr. Wassner also advises U.S. and international clients on investments in Africa, mega-infrastructure development projects, and related matters.
“Brien’s broad experience advising on all manner of corporate transactions makes him a great addition to our global Private Equity team,” said Chuck Hardin, leader of Jones Day’s Private Equity Practice. “His arrival adds further depth to our dynamic practice and ensures we continue to provide the best possible service to our clients.”
Mr. Wassner graduated from Princeton University in 2000 with an A.B. in Political Economics and a Certificate in Economics. He received his J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2003, where he was a Squadron Fellow and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Conflict Resolution. Mr. Wassner is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.
