Law firm swoops for ex-Nomura restructuring head

US law firm Jones Day adds a former UBS and Nomura banker to its restructuring practice, as it gears up for an expected wave of activity in Europe

US law firm Jones Day has hired the former head of Nomura's restructuring business in Europe, Middle East and Africa, as it prepares for an expected wave in activity in Europe amid the sovereign debt crisis.

The firm has appointed Matthew French to the partnership as of March 1, according to a statement. French left Nomura in October. He previously worked at UBS and as a partner at law firm Lovells.

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