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Stephenson Harwood lines up new chief exec amid Taylor Wessing merger talks

Stephenson Harwood lines up new chief exec amid Taylor Wessing merger talks

Stephenson Harwood has appointed a new chief executive, with James Linforth (pictured) set to step into the role from the new year as Eifion Morris steps down for ‘personal reasons’.

The switch-up comes amid ongoing merger talks with Taylor Wessing, with the two firms eyeing a combination before 1 May 2027.

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