Partner hires, appointments, promotions and departures.
Womble Bond Dickinson said in an announcement on its website on 2 November 2026 that it had made 18 promotions across its UK teams.
Flint Bishop announced on 2 November 2026 that Rebecca Burrows has been made up to Partner and given a newly created Legal Counsel role at the firm.
Stephenson Harwood said in an announcement on its website on 2 November 2026 that Corporate Partner Matthew Bodfield has joined its Energy Transition and Infrastructure practice in London from Osborne Clarke.
Sidley Austin said in an announcement on its website on 30 October 2026 that competition and antitrust litigator Elaine Whiteford has joined its Litigation practice group in London from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.
Slater Heelis said in an announcement on its website on 22 October 2026 that it had strengthened its Contentious Probate and Contentious Court of Protection team, bringing together specialists to cover probate, estate and Court of Protection disputes.
Reed Smith said in an announcement on its website that Andrew Jenkinson has been appointed London Office Managing Partner, returning to a role he held between 2015 and 2024.
Clarke Willmott said in an announcement on its website that Peter Swinburn has been re-elected chief executive, with his second term running from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031.
Clifford Chance said in an announcement on its website that its partners have re-elected Adrian Cartwright as Senior Partner for a second, four-year term, confirmed on 30 October 2026.
McDermott Will & Schulte has added Cameron Mitcham as a partner in its London Finance Practice Group, as the firm continues a run of strategic hires across Europe.
DAC Beachcroft said in an announcement on its website on 2 November 2026 that Toby Savage and Will Jones had joined the firm as partners to strengthen its global Marine & Energy Insurance practice.
Clarke Willmott said in an announcement on its website on 23 October 2026 that Antonia Power had joined its Taunton office as a partner in the corporate team.
Mills & Reeve announced on 20 October 2026 that corporate lawyer Peter Mayhew has joined its venture capital team as a partner from Shakespeare Martineau.
Brabners said in an announcement on its website on 21 October 2026 that David Cole has joined its Leeds office as a real estate partner.
Holman Fenwick Willan said in an announcement on its website on 26 October 2026 that it has hired Nelson Wang as a partner in London to strengthen its global insurance and reinsurance practice and its Greater China capabilities.
Hodge Jones & Allen said in an announcement on its website that it had appointed serious injury lawyer Daryl Robinson from Moore Barlow on 26 October 2026.
Clyde & Co said on 26 October 2026 that it had added two partners, Dave Pflieger and Tannie Kwong, to its global aviation practice.
DAC Beachcroft said in an announcement on its website that it has appointed Clare Dewar as a partner in its Real Estate team in Scotland, joining from Brodies.
Laytons ETL said in an announcement on its website that Kathryn Beasley has been promoted to Head of Corporate, a move it said reflects the progress made by the corporate team under her direction.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has named two new Board members who will join in January, replacing Liz Smart and Rob McWilliam.
Firms continue to pay up for laterals in disputes, restructuring and energy, even as some practices quietly trim less profitable teams to protect partner profits.
