International law firm Withers has appointed Matthew Feargrieve to establish a pan-European investment funds practice.

Mr Feargrieve, who joins from Appleby, advises fund managers, investors and private clients on fund structuring and investment in public and private investment products.  He advises clients throughout Europe, in particular Switzerland and the UK, and will be based in the firm’s Zurich office.

Judith Ingham, managing director of Withers’ Zurich office, said: “Matthew is a major new addition to our team.  His extensive knowledge of funds and asset management, a...