Latham & Watkins’ London office has sealed the hire of Clifford Chance (CC) private equity head David Walker, not long after the US firm announced it was taking on Herbert Smith Freehills litigation partner Simon Bushell.

Walker, who has been a partner at CC firm since 2000, specialises in venture capital, fundraisings and M&A, and holds a number of key client relationships for CC, including the Carlyle Group and Equistone Partners.