WASHINGTON, DC—International finance lawyer Jill Davidson joins Womble Bond Dickinson’s Financial Institutions Sector Team in Washington, D.C.

Davidson, who has experience practicing in some of the world’s most sophisticated finance markets including New York and London, has built a reputation for counseling clients on complex acquisitions, leasing and credit facilities. In particular, she focuses her practice on equipment finance, general debt finance and leasing transactions. Aviation, marine and transportation industry clients, both domestic and international and of all sizes, turn to Davidson for guidance on a variety of asset acquisitions.

“Jill is a credentialed, experienced lawyer, and our clients will benefit greatly through her counsel,” said Merrick Benn, the leader of Womble Bond Dickinson’s Equipment Finance Team. “Our team and clients have managed transactions with Jill in the past, so we know that we are bolstering an already strong Equipment Finance practice and client experience with a proven leader.”

Womble Bond Dickinson DC Office Managing Partner Elizabeth Lee said, “We are excited to have a lawyer of Jill’s caliber joining the Washington, D.C. office. Jill has an international reputation for successfully guiding clients in high-stakes asset finance transactions, in addition to being a growing fixture in the Washington region’s legal community. The Womble Bond Dickinson family welcomes her arrival.”

“There is a true familiarity with the Womble Bond Dickinson Equipment Finance Team and clients. The firm values the high level of service my clients have become accustomed to receiving, and I am looking forward to joining and building upon the Equipment Finance and Financial Institutions platform.” Davidson said.

She comes to Womble Bond Dickinson from Squire Patton Boggs.