Law firm Gibson Dukk successfully poaches senior attorney from U.S. rival company
Fresh Take:
Transportation and space legal guru, James Cameron, has hopped over to Gibson Dunn after a lengthy stint at Milbank. Cameron, a whiz in structuring and asset finance, has been tapped to co-chair the firm's transportation and space practice group.
Known for his top-notch work in aviation, aerospace, defense, and space sectors, Cameron has guided high-profile clients through some of the industry's most significant transactions. Take for example SMBC Aviation Capital—he steered them towards a groundbreaking $1.6 billion acquisition of Goshawk Aviation's commercial aircraft leasing platform.
Cameron will be working alongside Madalyn Miller, based in New York, as co-chair of the group. With Cameron's arrival, Gibson Dunn looks set to boost its presence in the transportation and space sector.
Gibson Dunn's finance practice group has seen some interesting additions over the past year. Kavita Davis, David Irvine, Will McDonald, and Will Summers have all joined the firm's London transactions teams.
Cameron expressed his excitement about his new role, noting Gibson Dunn's strong platform in supporting clients in the transportation, defense, satellite, connectivity, and related sectors. He's eager to work with his new colleagues across various teams, including finance, corporate, private equity, tax, funds, and restructuring.
Madalyn Miller, Cameron's new colleague, praised his global reputation in the transportation sector and his ability to handle complex deals and restructurings with ease. Miller welcomed Cameron to their expanding international team.
According to industry rankings, Cameron's knowledge of the transportation and aviation sectors is unparalleled, and his ability to resolve complex issues efficiently is highly praised[1]. His move to Gibson Dunn is expected to bolster the firm's transportation and space practice significantly[2][3].
- Gibson Dunn's upcoming competitor, Milbank, might find Cameron's extensive knowledge in finance businesses, particularly transport and space sectors, hard to match.
- In the finance industry, Cameron's acquisition of Goshawk Aviation for SMBC Aviation Capital is considered a notable achievement, demonstrating his expertise in structuring and asset finance.
- Transitioning from Milbank to Gibson Dunn, Cameron will now work closely with his new colleague Madalyn Miller, enhancing the finance practice group's capabilities in handling complex transportation and space deals.
- Apart from Cameron's addition, Gibson Dunn's finance practice group has been strengthened with the recent arrivals of numerous professionals, including Kavita Davis, David Irvine, Will McDonald, and Will Summers.
