Anthony Fine

The law firm, K&L Gates LLP, has hired Anthony Fine as a partner in its energy, infrastructure and resources (EIR) practice in London.

Previously a partner in the London office of White & Case LLP, Fine has more than 30 years of international experience in projects and project finance. His experience spans a number of sectors including social infrastructure, energy (including power and nuclear), defense, government, and transportation.

Legalweek states that has has had key roles including advising G4S in connection with a £200m, 10-year project with Lincolnshire Police Authority, as well as roles for Barclays Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland in relation to the £370m financing of the Wolverhampton City Council Building Schools for the Future PFI project.

Fine stated:

"K&L Gates is a law firm I have admired for some time and, with my experience in international projects, I look forward to the opportunity to play an important part in the international growth of the firm's energy, infrastructure and resources practice."

Tony Griffiths, Administrative Partner of K&L Gates' London office, said:

"With his track record in projects and infrastructure and his significant market connections, I am delighted that Anthony has joined our growing practice."

2013 has been an important year for K&L Gates' international EIR practice, including the expansion of its capabilities through the establishment of a new office in Houston and the combination with Australian national firm Middletons, as well as the earlier additions of six other partners to the practice.K&L Gates LLP comprises more than 2,000 lawyers who practice in 48 offices located on five continents.Source: K&L Gates LLP