Douglas Warner is described by sources as a "very good lawyer with good market reception and understanding." He has had an active year, advising Oak Hill Capital Partners on the USD4.2 billion sale of RSC and representing CVC in its proposed USD2 billion acquisition of ConvergEx. Working from both the firm's Boston and Providence offices, David Duffell is recognised as a "fine lawyer." He recently led the team's representation of Providence Equity Partners in the USD1.8 billion take-private of Blackboard. Private equity practice group co-head Glenn West is "hard-working, very practical and very energetic," say sources. They add: "He is really very good at the management of clients as well as being a commercially sensible lawyer."