Ganado Advocates is pleased to announce the appointment of Lorraine Poole and Robert Taylor-East as new Partners within the firm’s banking and finance practice and corporate finance and tax practice, respectively. Their individual expertise and professional dedication further strengthen the firm’s commitment to delivering the highest standard of legal services across our key practice areas.

Lorraine has extensive experience in complex cross-border transactions and advises on a wide spectrum of syndicated financing arrangements, including acquisition and project finance, in addition to broader transactional work. She is also a key person for prime brokerage, securities lending, repos and derivatives, being responsible for the firm’s industry opinions to organisations such as ISDA, and providing bespoke advice on specialised issues such as close-out netting on insolvency and collateral arrangements.

Robert provides tax advisory services across a broad range of sectors and in relation to varied transactions, and is well regarded for his practical, solutions-driven approach in an increasingly complex fiscal landscape. He brings both technical expertise and pragmatism to his new role, supporting individuals and businesses alike.

André Zerafa, the firm’s Managing Partner, commended their diligence, commitment, and professionalism in their work and their interactions with colleagues and clients. He emphasised that their achievements exemplify the collective excellence expected from lawyers at the firm, and these appointments will contribute to the success of the firm.