OXFORD: Richard Baxter has joined the corporate commercial team at Withy King’s New Inn Hall Street practice from London law firm Rochman Landau.

Mr Baxter’s career has seen him work on a number of key deals including large-scale mergers and acquisitions, insolvencies and restructuring.

He will be working as part of Withy King’s corporate commercial team to provide expert advice and support to businesses across Oxfordshire and has brought his own clients with him.

Mr Baxter said: “I was keen to take on a fresh challenge and Withy King provided me with the ideal opportunity to join a thriving practice in one of the UK’s most sought-after regions.

“I think Oxford is ideally placed to exploit the next phase of economic development, both at home and abroad.”