Private client lawyer Jonathan Speck will continue to manage his practice in tandem with the Senior Partner role.

Mourant Global Managing Partner, Jonathan Rigby, congratulated him on his appointment, saying: “During his career at Mourant, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to our clients and an astute understanding of the world in which they operate, translating that for our firm, our clients and our markets. As we focus on refreshing our strategy this year, integrating this perspective with the firm’s vision and strategic goals will be really valuable. I’m very much looking forward to working with him.”

“It’s an exciting time to be taking on this role, and I’m looking forward to working with the Jonathan as we develop our vision and growth strategy for Mourant for 2025 and beyond,” Mr Speck added.

“A key part of the Senior Partner role is ensuring that our values remain at the heart of everything we do and that we continue to engage with, and listen to, our clients. Putting clients at the centre of our thinking is a hallmark at Mourant and something I’m really passionate about.”