Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has appointed a new global head of finance, with London banking head David Trott succeeding longstanding practice chief Alan Newton.

Trott (pictured), who will begin his four-year term later this year (1 September), has a client list that includes Debenhams, Heineken, Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund, Apollo, as well as Barclays, Lloyds and HSBC.