Morrison Foerster Welcomes Ambarish Dash, Leveraged Finance Partner in London, Enhancing Global Private Equity Practice

Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Ambarish Dash, who joins the firm as partner in its Finance and Private Equity Groups. Dash’s arrival strengthens the firm’s experience in private equity and leveraged finance transactions.

Dash brings over a decade of experience advising private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on financing needs across the capital structure. He also advises financial institutions and private investment funds on a broad range of complex cross-border matters, including direct lending. Dash joins Morrison Foerster from a leading international law firm, and his arrival reflects the firm’s strategic focus on expanding its finance and private equity offering.

“Investment into our global finance capabilities, particularly in London, is a strategic priority for our firm and the practice,” said Darío Avram, global co-chair of Morrison Foerster’s Finance Group. “We are thrilled to welcome Ambarish; we believe his practice brings many synergies to the platform and will boost the global reach of our Finance and Private Equity capabilities from London.”

Patrick Huard, global co-chair of Morrison Foerster’s Private Equity Group, said: “Ambarish’s arrival represents the fifth private equity partner arrival in 2025 alone, adding further depth to our Global Private Equity Group. His arrival brings further breadth to our global capability, bringing significant industry and sector experience in leveraged finance, as we continue to grow the practice across Morrison Foerster’s global network.”

“Adding an experienced partner of Ambarish’s caliber and investing in our global private equity team is a key element of our growth strategy, adding strength and depth of experience to meet our clients’ complex needs,” added Andrew Boyd, co-office managing partner, London. “His addition underscores our commitment to building on our strengths. We look forward to welcoming him to the firm.”  

Dash’s arrival follows recent strategic growth in Morrison Foerster’s Global Private Equity Group: Naoya Shiota (Tokyo) joined the firm in June 2025; James Lee (New York) in April 2025; Xiaoxi Lin (Hong Kong) and Scott Jalowayski (Singapore) in January 2025; Greg Salathé (Tokyo) in June 2024; and Michael Vernace (San Francisco) in February 2024.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Morrison Foerster at such an exciting time,” said Dash. “I’m looking forward to collaborating with colleagues across the firm’s global platform to help build a best-in-class leveraged finance and private equity offering in London, one that delivers real impact for our clients.”

Dash is a recognized thought leader on leveraged finance insight and trends. He is frequently ranked in various legal directories as a leading legal practitioner and was recently named one of Financial News’ Rising Stars of European Finance 2025. He holds an LLB from The College of Law, London, and a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from Imperial College London.