Fried Frank Adds Transatlantic Duo to M&A and Private Equity Practice

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Fried Frank has announced the addition of two new partners to its mergers and acquisitions and private equity practice - Rhett McPhie in the firm's London office and Nathan Pusey in the New York office. McPhie joins from Kirkland & Ellis, bringing experience advising on complex transactions across North America and Europe, while Pusey joins from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and will advise financial services clients on M&A and strategic deals.

Why it matters

The hires of McPhie and Pusey reflect Fried Frank's continued investment in its transatlantic M&A and private equity capabilities, allowing the firm to better serve clients with cross-border deal needs. The additions also showcase Fried Frank's ability to attract top legal talent from other leading firms.

The details

Rhett McPhie joins Fried Frank's London office from Kirkland & Ellis, where he advised on a variety of secondaries, strategic, and other complex transactions across North America and Europe. Nathan Pusey joins the firm's New York office from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, where he counseled financial services clients on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions involving traditional and alternative asset managers as well as wealth management firms.

• Fried Frank announced the new partner hires on March 4, 2026.