Funds specialist David Young joins Pinsent Masons

He joins from Maclay Murray & Spens where he was head of its financial services practice in Scotland and had been lead partner in alterative funds since 2009. He has worked with financial services institutions for many years and has been involved in a wide range of high profile fund launches and transactions.

At Pinsent Masons he will specialise in fund structuring, formation and investment work for investors and fund managers, as well as asset management advisory work including regulation. As well as specific financial services sector expertise, Mr Young’s experience extends to funds operating in the infrastructure, energy, private equity and real estate sectors.

Alexis Roberts, partner and head of the financial services sector at Pinsent Masons, said: “David is at the forefront of the funds industry in the UK and has an enviable reputation in the market.

“His appointment will provide a boost to our existing funds practice, allow us to grow UK wide expertise and will elevate our financial services and funds practice to the next level.”