Pivot, pivot: Shearman names new senior partner in wake of failed Hogan Lovells merger talks

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Pivot, pivot: Shearman names new senior partner in wake of failed Hogan Lovells merger talks

Shearman & Sterling has named respected litigator Adam Hakki as the senior partner successor to David Beveridge, as the firm comes to terms with its failure to strike a merger deal with Hogan Lovells.

The move will be cemented in a formal election later in the year, however the firm said in a statement that Beveridge, Shearman’s executive group, and its policy committee are ‘unanimous in their support’ for Hakki. Continue reading “Pivot, pivot: Shearman names new senior partner in wake of failed Hogan Lovells merger talks”

Leadership round-up: Shebson wins second term at HFW as Norton Rose Fulbright names new global chair

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Leadership round-up: Shebson wins second term at HFW as Norton Rose Fulbright names new global chair

HFW has re-elected managing partner Jeremy Shebson for a second four-year term, effective 1 April 2023.

Shebson, who was originally elected in 2019 to replace the veteran Marcus Bowman, will continue to work alongside HFW’s senior partner Giles Kavanagh, who succeeded veteran Richard Crump this year. Continue reading “Leadership round-up: Shebson wins second term at HFW as Norton Rose Fulbright names new global chair”

In with the new: Big Law rings in the changes amid City leadership shake-up

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In with the new: Big Law rings in the changes amid City leadership shake-up

For many law firms, the end of the year marks elections for various leadership positions. This year has been no exception, with DLA Piper, Osborne Clarke, TLT and Goodwin all voting in new management.

DLA has turned to IP litigator Ruth Hoy as its new office managing partner in London, taking over from London leadership stalwart Tom Heylen, who will move into the new role of UK client and sectors partner.
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Pinsents ushers in new era with Cameron unveiled as first female managing partner

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Pinsents ushers in new era with Cameron unveiled as first female managing partner

Pinsent Masons has elected litigation and regulatory head Laura Cameron as its first female managing partner, succeeding the longstanding John Cleland who steps down after eight years.  

Cameron, who will assume the role on 1 May 2023, has considerable pedigree at Pinsents. During her 28 years at the firm she has fulfilled various leadership responsibilities, and already broke new ground by becoming the firm’s first female board member. Pinsents describes Cameron as ‘an ambassador for gender parity in management positions.’  

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CC votes in capital markets head Cartwright to succeed Ouwehand as senior partner

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CC votes in capital markets head Cartwright to succeed Ouwehand as senior partner

Partners at Clifford Chance (CC) have voted in head of capital markets Adrian Cartwright as the firm’s new senior partner, succeeding Jeroen Ouwehand, who will step down after four years in the role.

London-based Cartwright held off competition from Ouwehand and Dubai office managing partner Edmund Boyo in the recent election and will start his four-year term on 1 January 2023.

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Dechert unveils new global management team with longstanding leaders stepping down

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Dechert unveils new global management team with longstanding leaders stepping down

Dechert has unveiled a new-look leadership team, with David Forti and Mark Thierfelder elected as new co-chairs, and Sabina Comis and Vincent Cohen set to become the firm’s inaugural global managing partners.

The new team, which will take office 1 July 2023, replaces Andy Levander, the firm’s chair since 2011, and Henry Nassau, the firm’s CEO since 2016.

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‘People are at the core’: ESG-focused Butterworth named TLT senior partner

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‘People are at the core’: ESG-focused Butterworth named TLT senior partner

TLT has elected a new senior partner, with head of pensions Sasha Butterworth set to assume the role at the beginning of 2023.

Taking over from Andrew Glynn, who has vacated the position after seven years, Butterworth will assume a range of new duties within the firm. These include chairing both the renumeration and promotions committees. Continue reading “‘People are at the core’: ESG-focused Butterworth named TLT senior partner”

Continuity in turbulent times: Travers re-elects Kath Russ to second senior partner term

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Continuity in turbulent times: Travers re-elects Kath Russ to second senior partner term

Travers Smith today (16 November) confirmed Kathleen Russ has been re-elected as senior partner for a second term, starting 1 July 2023.

Russ first took on the role in July 2019 when she succeeded long term leader Chris Hale. She has been a tax partner since 2001 and led the tax team from July 2007 to January 2017. Russ also contributed to firm strategy as a member of Travers’ partnership board.

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Two step up to challenge Ouwehand as CC senior partner vote looms

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Two step up to challenge Ouwehand as CC senior partner vote looms

Dubai partner Edmund Boyo and London partner Adrian Cartwright have stepped forward to challenge Clifford Chance’s (CC) incumbent senior partner Jeroen Ouwehand, three years into his four-year term. 

Structured finance specialist Boyo is well-regarded for his successful role as managing partner of the firm’s Dubai office. A CC lifer, he trained in the London office and spent 16 years in Frankfurt before relocating to Dubai in 2017.

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‘London’s dominance is slightly dwindling’: Simmons appoints German head to new European client relations role

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‘London’s dominance is slightly dwindling’: Simmons appoints German head to new European client relations role

Simmons & Simmons has created a new head of European client relations role in an effort to support continental clients in the post-Brexit landscape.

The position will be filled by the firm’s current German country head and longstanding global disputes chief, Hans-Hermann Aldenhoff. Aldenhoff, who has run the firm’s disputes function for 13 years, will be winding down his fee-earning to focus on the new role. Continue reading “‘London’s dominance is slightly dwindling’: Simmons appoints German head to new European client relations role”