Ropes & Gray has named private equity partner Julie Jones as its first female global head as long-serving chair Bradford Malt confirms plans to step down at the end of 2019 after 13 years at the helm.
King & Spalding has re-elected incumbent chair Robert Hays to fill his current role for a further three years.
CMS’ HR director has left the firm after just three months in the role at the newly-merged entity.
Weightmans has reduced the number of management positions in the firm by 35 per cent after a major strategic review.
Gowling WLG head of innovation and technology Derek Southall is leaving the firm after 25 years to launch his own business, The Lawyer can reveal.
Pinsent Masons London managing partner David Ryan has stepped down after 16 years in management, with head of pensions Carolyn Saunders set to take over in London from May.
Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson London head Graham White is to retire from private practice, handing over the City reins to former Kirkland colleague Mark Mifsud.
Stephenson Harwood has opted for continuity in its leadership, with chief executive officer Sharon White extending her term until 2019.
Goodwin has appointed two new London co-chairs to replace longstanding City boss David Evans.
Allen & Overy (A&O) litigation head Tim House is moving to the firm’s New York office to become its US senior partner.
Travers Smith has re-elected corporate partner Chris Hale as senior partner for a second term.