The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Kim Desmarais has joined the Firm in New York as a partner in its Banking, Finance & Securities Practice.
Ms. Desmarais represents investment and commercial banks, borrowers, issuers, and private equity firms in cross-border and domestic transactions, with a particular focus on leveraged transactions and financings in the insurance and funds sectors. She has significant experience advising clients on acquisitions, debt restructurings, and other secured and unsecured lending arrangements.
“Kim is a great addition to the Banking, Finance and Securities Practice and, along with our other recent hires, adds additional depth to the leveraged finance practice in New York,” said Brett Barragate, who co-leads the practice. “Our clients recognize the value of working with lawyers like Kim who bring both domestic and cross-border experience to the table, and we look forward to her contributions.”
Ms. Desmarais’ clients include major U.S. and international investment and commercial banks, investment advisers, corporate borrowers, and credit funds. She also has advised on U.S. personal property and other commercial law matters associated with secured financing, with special emphasis on Articles 8 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
Added Wesley Johnson, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day’s New York Office, “A lawyer like Kim, who has both multinational experience and a record of successful client engagements in several sectors, will be a great asset and very good for our office. She will complement a very strong team that continues to serve clients here in New York and throughout the world.”
A member of the New York City Bar Association, Ms. Desmarais serves as Secretary of the Commercial Law and Uniform State Laws Committee. She is also a member of the American Bar Association and has published on trends in U.S. commercial lending.
Jones Day is a global law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers in 42 offices across five continents. The Firm is distinguished by: a singular tradition of client service; the mutual commitment to, and the seamless collaboration of, a true partnership; formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions; and shared professional values that focus on client needs.
Source: www.jonesday.com
