Slaughter and May best friend Bredin Prat has hired former Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe Paris managing partner Raphaele Courtier as the firm looks to build its finance capabilities.

Courtier, who joined the Paris leader last week (1 March), was a partner in Orrick’s finance practice. She was appointed to head Orrick’s Paris arm in July 2004, before handing the role over at the end of 2005.