Mayer Brown adds partner brace in London

Martin Scott joined the firm on 1 May from City outfit Olswang, where he was a partner specialising in the pensions components of company purchase and sale transactions.

Capital markets specialist John Taylor, meanwhile, joins today (6 May) from the London office of rival US firm Dewey & LeBoeuf, where he was counsel. He specialises in advising investment banks on matters in emerging markets.

Taylor has also previously practised at City giants Clifford Chance and Allen & Overy.

Commenting on the arrival of Scott, Mayer Brown UK pensions chief Anna Rodgers said: "Martin is a dynamic individual who will further enhance our capability to give commercial and practical advice to many of our high-profile corporate and trustee clients."

London senior partner Sean Connelly added: "[Taylor] is the seventh partner to join the firm in London this year, following on from a number of key appointments last year. His appointment is well timed, as we continue to grow our business aggressively in London."

The news comes as the US firm continues to invest in its European practice, with corporate partner Ralf Schnaittacher joining the firm in Cologne and dispute resolution partner Christophe Dugue coming on board in Paris in February.

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