James Westra Heads to Advent International

Advent International, the Boston-based private equity firm, will add James Westra as a managing director and chief legal officer, advising Advent’s investment teams globally on deal structuring and general legal matters. Previously, Westra was member of the management committee and co-head of the private equity practice group at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. At Weil, Joseph J. Basile was named managing partner to replace Westra.

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