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Gibson Dunn takes heavyweight Sullivan & Cromwell duo in major London play

Elisha Juttla
Elisha Juttla
elisha.juttla@legalease.co.uk
27 February 2025
Strategic recruitment

Gibson Dunn has set down a marker in London with the hire of high-profile Sullivan & Cromwell finance and restructuring duo Presley Warner and Chris Howard.

The duo – who also both previously worked together at Freshfields – leave Sullivan after more than a decade at the elite US firm, which is renowned for rarely losing partners.  

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