Moves and Promotions — Week of 16 February, 2026

Patrick Bright and William Needham have joined Sullivan & Cromwell in London as Partners. Patrick is a preeminent capital markets lawyer and joins to lead the firm’s high yield capability. William joins as Co-Head of the firm’s European Restructuring and Special Situations practice. Both were previously with Paul Hastings. Read more.

David Pike has joined Grant Thornton as a Partner to lead its London Turnaround and Restructuring Division. David was previously with Interpath. Read more.

Richard Pallot-Cook has joined Mills & Reeve in London as a Debt Restructuring Partner. Richard was previously with Dentons. Read more.

Harman Randhawa has joined Isadore Goldman in London as a Solicitor, Insolvency & Restructuring. Harman was previously with Neil Davies & Partners. Read more.

Archie Broomfield has joined Edwin Coe in London as a Solicitor (Restructuring and Insolvency). Archie was previously with Howes Percival.

Bethany Murgatroyd has joined Leonard Curtis as a Junior Insolvency Administrator. Bethany was previously with Aryza.