London law firm Howard Kennedy today has appointed Hannah Place as a partner in its banking team.
Place, who has extensive real estate market experience, previously spent four and a half years at Howard Kennedy and more recently held roles at a private bank, an institutional lender and an alternative lender.
Her practice focuses on advising lenders and borrowers on a variety of real estate finance and banking transactions across a broad range of mandates.
Craig Emden, managing partner at Howard Kennedy, said: “I am pleased to welcome Hannah back to Howard Kennedy as we continue to successfully deliver on our growth strategy. Her return is testament to the unique culture and the enduring appeal of the firm. Hannah’s wide-ranging expertise will help us deepen our existing real estate finance capabilities, supporting and enhancing our offering.”
Patrick Keown, partner and head of banking and real estate finance, at Howard Kennedy, added: “We are excited Hannah is re-joining the firm as a partner. She is an outstanding solicitor who complements the skills of our team. Hannah gives us greater strength in depth and bolsters our ability to advise clients in a wide range of transactions. Her arrival is in line with the expansion of our banking capability which continues to go from strength to strength.”
Vernon Dennis, partner and head of restructuring and insolvency at Howard Kennedy, said: “Given the challenging economic environment, Hannah’s complimentary experience on restructuring and insolvency will be instrumental for the continued growth of our capabilities in this area. Her practice has strong synergies with the firm’s wider offering, and it is exciting to see Hannah return to Howard Kennedy at such pivotal time in the firm’s expansion.”
