Law firms Clifford Chance loses City finance partner to Vinson & Elkins Madeleine Farman · 15 June 2017 · 1 min read Strategic recruitment Clifford Chance Vinson & Elkins Vinson & Elkins (V&E) has hired London Clifford Chance (CC) finance partner John Dawson, as the US firm strengthens its push into the City.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryTrading Places: White & Case hires Mayer Brown funds head as former Freshfields US disputes head decamps for DLALaw firmsEliza Winter21 Aug 2026Macfarlanes advises founder as easyJet accepts £5.7bn Apollo takeover bidLaw firmsKate Peacock6 Aug 2026The new pecking order: key takeaways from the latest magic circle financialsLaw firm dataAlex Ryan5 Aug 2026Paul Hastings infra pair head to Freshfields after two yearsLaw firmsAlex Ryan28 Feb 2025Gibson Dunn takes heavyweight Sullivan & Cromwell duo in major London playLaw firmsElisha Juttla27 Feb 2025Chance moment: CC doubles down on private capital, but will flurry of hires pay off?Law firmsElisha Juttla14 Feb 2025Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025