GE Money's general counsel of home lending, Patrick Dwyer, has moved to finance and insurance specialist firm Langes+.

Dwyer found out about the role through a former colleague. "I have known partner Rob Surmon since we both worked at Cuscal. We discussed the possibility of my joining Langes+, and I moved because the firm had a good financial client base, small team with humanity, and vast experience," he said.

While he worked for GE, Dwyer acted on the Aussie Home Loans-Wizard Home Loans acquisition, Commonwealth Bank's acquisition of a loan book worth A$2bn, and implementing the latest Financial Services Reform regime. "It would be nice to keep advising GE in my new role, but I have other financial industry contacts too. Working as an in-house lawyer for six years has enabled me to quickly grasp issues and translate the law into practical and commercial options for clients," he said.

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