Formerly head of the private equity team at the City of London practice, he had also been in discussions about a possible move to Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and also to a Magic Circle practice. Alfred Rose, head of private equity at Ropes & Gray, said: ‘Phil Sanderson will be a true asset to the firm’s private equity practice, both in London and globally.  His broad skill set and market reputation enhance our service offering to our sophisticated corporate, hedge fund and private equity clients.’ Source: Legal Business