Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer‘s joint managing partner Chris Pugh (pictured) is stepping down less than half way into his term, the second person to vacate the position early in four years and the firm’s third unscheduled c-suite departure since 2013.
Former disputes head Pugh will leave the role but remain at the firm, continuing his client-facing work. He took up the role, which carries a five-year term, in January 2016 after a three-month transition period.
