Edward Prestwich has returned to Macfarlanes as a partner in its Fund Formation team. In its [official announcement dated 2 November 2026](https://www.macfarlanes.com/insights/102o6vk/credit-fund-formation-partner-joins-macfarlanes), the firm confirms that he has joined the partnership and previously worked in the same team as an associate between 2014 and 2021.
Macfarlanes identifies advising credit funds on house matters, funds and investments as a strategic focus. That description is the firm's account of its priorities, rather than an independent assessment of demand across the funds sector. The announcement establishes the appointment but does not give a separate employment start date.
Why it matters
For London candidates working in funds and asset management, the update provides a specific point of reference when researching Macfarlanes' Fund Formation practice. Its stated credit-fund focus is particularly relevant to lawyers assessing the practice's alignment with their existing experience or professional interests.
The bounded signal is a named partner appointment within an identified team, together with the firm's explanation of the work it considers strategically important. It does not establish wider team expansion or a change in recruitment requirements. Candidates should assess any actual vacancy through a separate, current role listing; this announcement alone is not evidence of an available position or of salary changes.