Clifford Chance re-appoints Layton as managing partner – will the steady hand play as safe in his second term?

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Alex Novarese
5 December 2017
Law firm management

Clifford Chance (CC) has reappointed managing partner Matthew Layton for a second term.

Layton’s second term will run from 1 May 2018 for four years, coming after an uncontested election that reflects the substantial popularity he has at the City giant.

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