Jones Day’s London managing partner Russell Carmedy and European head of private equity Michael Nouril have left the firm to join Proskauer Rose, after the pair handed in their notice last week (1 April).

Corporate partner Carmedy has led Jones Day’s UK practice since the firm merged with Gouldens in 2003, when Carmedy was co-managing partner of the UK firm. A highly-regarded corporate lawyer, his practice focuses on cross-border M&A and leveraged private equity and he has advised on deals in sectors including natural resources, healthcare and technology.