Transatlantic firm Squire Patton Boggs has appointed Jane Haxby as its new European managing partner, taking on the role from Peter Crossley who is set to step down at the end of the year. Continue reading “‘Bringing fresh thinking’: Manchester-based Haxby wins Squires EMEA managing partner job”
KWM looks outside the City as it elects new European leaders during turbulent period
King & Wood Mallesons’ (KWM) European partnership chose two new leaders last month, electing corporate partners Tim Bednall and Michael Cziesla as managing and senior partner for the legacy SJ Berwin practice.
The elections were triggered by the early retirements of managing partner William Boss and senior partner Stephen Kon, who return to full-time fee-earning, and come amid a turbulent 18 months for the Global 100 firm. The new leaders take their posts after the firm has missed profit distributions, seen global revenues fall, made a cash call and has been forced to restructure the partnership, with 24 legacy SJ Berwin exits.
‘No mood for a contested election’: Clydes opts for stability with new senior partner Konsta
Insurance head steps up as Burns switches roles
The partnership at Clyde & Co has avoided a divisive leadership contest as global head of insurance Simon Konsta won an uncontested election to become the firm’s new senior partner last month.
Outside the Box: Can Reed Smith’s new Euro heads take the firm’s London practice to the next level?
Georgiana Tudor and Victoria Young talk to Tamara Box and Andrew Jenkinson about competing in the London market
Three years ago, Legal Business noted that an upwardly-mobile Reed Smith was, in its own understated fashion, making notable strides in the City under EMEA head Roger Parker. The London office had been performing well on the back of investment in lateral hires to develop its key sector groups. In 2012, London revenues jumped 21% to £114.7m from £94.5m, with Parker predicting UK revenues of $200m for 2013.
Bird & Bird election revealed: Less than half of firm’s partnership voted for Kerr
Bird & Bird chief executive David Kerr received support from less than half the firm’s partnership as almost 30% of partners abstained from voting during the firm’s last leadership election in March, Legal Business can reveal. Continue reading “Bird & Bird election revealed: Less than half of firm’s partnership voted for Kerr”
TLT managing partner Pester to serve sixth term after uncontested election
TLT‘s managing partner David Pester has been re-appointed in an uncontested election to serve another three year term, bringing his total number of years at the helm of the firm to 18.
Continue reading “TLT managing partner Pester to serve sixth term after uncontested election”
Ropes UK office founder Allen to retire at the end of the year
Maurice Allen, Ropes & Gray‘s UK office founder and senior partner is to retire at the end of this year. An internal memo announcing Allen’s intention to retire was sent out around the firm’s office today (1 November). Continue reading “Ropes UK office founder Allen to retire at the end of the year”
Mishcon leader Gold to stand for final term as managing partner
Mishcon de Reya has kicked off the process for electing its managing partner, with current leader Kevin Gold indicating to the partnership he is willing to stand for the role for a final term. Continue reading “Mishcon leader Gold to stand for final term as managing partner”
‘Ready for the next phase of our growth’: former Barlows head Konsta elected Clyde & Co senior partner
Clyde & Co‘s insurance head Simon Konsta will become the firm’s new senior partner, following an uncontested election, on 1 November. Continue reading “‘Ready for the next phase of our growth’: former Barlows head Konsta elected Clyde & Co senior partner”
‘Focus on integrating’: Competition head takes over from Sharp as Morgan Lewis London leader
Morgan Lewis & Bockius has confirmed Frances Murphy is the firm’s new London managing partner, replacing Peter Sharp.