Curran joined Cleary from Lovells as a partner in January 1997 to launch the
Curran specialises in corporate and M&A work and has advised on a range of public and private takeovers. Since he joined Cleary, the domestic-law practice in
His retirement will leave the firm with three English-law M&A partners in
The firm is not planning to recruit laterally to replace Curran but will instead look at expanding through internal promotions. The office plans to almost double its trainee intake over the next few years as a means of growing its English-law presence.
Commenting on the news, Curran said: “My 11 years with Cleary have been very entertaining and professionally rewarding. I have enjoyed being a member of a wonderful partnership enormously. I am especially gratified that four associates have come through the ranks to be elevated to partnership in the
Cleary managing partner Mark Walker, who is based in
