Goodwin announced that leading Debt Finance lawyer Matthew Ayre will be joining the firm’s Private Equity practice as a partner in its London office. He is recognized in the acquisition finance market “for advising private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, and lenders on complex financings and restructurings.” Yash Rana, partner and co-chair of Goodwin’s global Private Equity practice: “Our European private equity platform continues to see a market opportunity. Matthew’s experience in debt finance, his commercial insight, and his relationships with private equity clients make him an ideal addition to our team.” Matthew’s arrival follows the addition of partner Tom Roberts in early July. Carl Bradshaw, London-based partner in Goodwin’s Private Equity practice: “Matthew’s arrival, alongside our recent hire of Tom Roberts earlier this month, underlines our commitment to building a private equity and finance offering in London and across Europe.” Read the Crowdfund Insider article for more.