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.This article is for Legal Business subscribers. Please log in or subscribe to read on. Related ContentMore in this categoryLinklaters, CC and Simpson Thacher lead as government-backed wind farm project secures £12bn in financingLaw firmsKate Peacock13 Nov 2026Clifford Chance makes major US sports play with hire of Sidley practice co-chairLaw firmsEliza Winter10 Nov 2026GSK recruits new legal chief as long-serving GC prepares to step downIn-HouseTheresa Hargreaves5 Nov 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