One up, one out: Simmons promotes finance partner as it loses another to Squire Patton Boggs Legal Business7 January 2015Strategic recruitment Squire Patton Boggs has hired Simmons & Simmons‘ acquisition finance partner John Hayward as it sets out to expand its roster of banking and private equity clients. Meanwhile, Simmons made a New Year promotion to its partnership.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 categoryNorton Rose Fulbright partner and former Simmons leader recognised in 2026 silk roundRevolving Doors: Quinn poaches Milbank partner as S&C adds to City structured finance teamRevolving Doors: Willkie hires from Kirkland in Germany, while Slaughters London partner surfaces at SimmonsPaul Hastings infra pair head to Freshfields after two yearsGibson Dunn takes heavyweight Sullivan & Cromwell duo in major London playChance moment: CC doubles down on private capital, but will flurry of hires pay off?Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetry