Two of the founders of Clifford Chance‘s (CC’s) Australian arm, including the firm’s Sydney managing partner, are stepping down from their roles at the Magic Circle firm.
Ashurst to consider non-lawyers for global head position as partner contenders emerge
Candidates to replace Ashurst‘s global managing partner have emerged as Legal Business can reveal the board is using a headhunter to find external non-lawyers to be considered for the role.
Slater & Gordon UK chief Kinsella retires amid turbulent period for PI group
Australia-listed Slater & Gordon‘s UK chief, Neil Kinsella, has retired and will be succeeded by the firm’s UK head of general law, Siri Siriwardene.
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‘The next phase’: McDermott Will & Emery names successor to London head Nineham
Private client partner Andrew Vergunst (pictured) is to become the head of McDermott Will & Emery‘s London office, replacing corporate lawyer Hugh Nineham when he retires at the end of March.
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Seventh term for Drummond at the helm of Brodies as Scots indy continues its emphatic form
Brodies has re-elected both its chair Christine O’Neill (pictured) and managing partner Bill Drummond to another term in each role.
CMS Cameron McKenna elects Millar as new managing partner
The partnership at CMS Cameron McKenna has elected energy partner Stephen Millar (pictured) to succeed longstanding chief Duncan Weston.
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Ashurst board to select next managing partner as Collis prepares to step down in May
Ashurst is on the look-out for the firm’s next managing partner as current head James Collis is to stand down after completing his term at the end of May 2016.
Macfarlanes sticks by management duo, reappointing Martin and Howard until 2020
In a conspicuously early move demonstrating confidence in its leadership, the partnership at Macfarlanes has re-appointed Charles Martin (pictured) and Julian Howard to the roles of senior partner and managing partner respectively for another three years.
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KWM to hold elections as Europe managing partner Boss stands down after less than a year
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is to hold managing partner elections for its European practice as William Boss has resigned after less than a year in the post.
‘Tremendous experience’: City M&A heavyweight Steve Cooke elected as senior partner at Slaughter and May
Slaughter and May, the UK’s most profitable law firm, has elected its longstanding head of M&A Steve Cooke as its next senior partner.