Daniel Bastide promoted to national head of corporate at Irwin Mitchell

Daniel Bastide, a partner at its Gatwick office, has been promoted to the role of national head of corporate, said law firm Irwin Mitchell.

Highly experienced in all areas of corporate finance, Bastide is particularly focused on M&A transactions and private equity investments.

His appointment follows the recent hire of corporate partner Ute Mueller who specialises in Anglo-German mergers and acquisitions. Irwin Mitchell also recently announced that Paddy Sturman had been promoted to national head of banking and finance.

"I’m honoured to take on the role of National Head of Corporate at Irwin Mitchell," said Bastide.

"This promotion is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team and I look forward to continuing to drive our Corporate practice forward, and to supporting our clients in achieving their business goals."

Fergal Dowling, managing partner of Irwin Mitchell’s business services group, added: "Daniel’s promotion to National Head of Corporate is a significant milestone for Irwin Mitchell.

"His extensive experience and leadership in corporate finance will be invaluable as we continue to expand our national presence and expertise.

"This move, along with the recent addition of Ute Mueller, underscores our commitment to providing top-tier legal services to our clients in the mid-corporate market."

Irwin Mitchell is a full-service law firm and has offices across the UK as well as an international presence. Walter Irwin Mitchell founded the firm in Sheffield in 1912.