Private equity play: Mayer Brown makes major move with the hire of Reed Smith’s Europe head Yam Legal Business11 February 2016Strategic recruitment US firm Mayer Brown has hired Reed Smith’s Europe and Middle East head of private equity Perry Yam (pictured) to lead growth in the City private equity market.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Related ContentUS firms in rude health as Simpson Thacher, Gibson Dunn, Paul Hastings and others enjoy double-digit hikes‘More uncertainty than any other recent election’ – US partners on what the Trump-Harris race means for Big LawQ&A: Dominic GriffithsPaul Hastings infra pair head to Freshfields after two yearsGibson Dunn takes heavyweight Sullivan & Cromwell duo in major London playChance moment: CC doubles down on private capital, but will flurry of hires pay off?Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner