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DWF strengthens finance and restructuring team with new partner hire

13 January 2026
DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has welcomed Dean Gormley to lead its finance and restructuring team in Manchester.

Dean joins DWF’s finance and restructuring practice, bringing extensive experience advising lenders, borrowers and investors on complex UK and cross-border transactions. His expertise spans leveraged and acquisition finance, real estate finance, asset-based lending, corporate banking and debt restructurings. He will also work closely with the firm’s Corporate Team to support its significant venture capital and private equity client base.

Prior to joining DWF, Dean spent his career at national and international law firms, most recently as a partner at Clyde & Co. He is recognised as a leading individual for banking and finance in the independent legal directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

Commenting on his appointment, Dean said: "I’m delighted to be joining DWF as it has a strong reputation in the banking and finance market. I’m looking forward to working with Stewart and the wider team to support clients on complex transactions and to help drive the continued growth of the practice."

Stewart Anderson, Global Head of Finance and Restructuring at DWF, added: "Dean is an excellent addition to our finance and restructuring team. He brings a strong track record across real estate finance, ABL and complex structured transactions, as well as deep relationships across the lending and investor community. His appointment further strengthens our ability to support clients on high-value, sophisticated mandates and reflects our continued investment in growing the practice."

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