Global law firm showcases 54 partners across the globe in their 2022 Partner Class selection
In a move to strengthen its global presence and expertise, a leading law firm has announced the promotion of 54 lawyers to partner and director positions, effective January 1, 2022. The promotions span 11 practice areas, with a significant focus on litigation and disputes, corporate, M&A and securities, and banking and finance.
The promotions were made across various locations, including London (United Kingdom), Calgary (Canada), Dallas (United States), Munich, New York, Ottawa (Canada), Sydney (Australia), Perth (Australia), Toronto (Canada), Washington D.C. (United States), Vancouver (Canada), Hong Kong, Johannesburg (South Africa), and Montreal (Canada).
Notable promotions include Helen Fairhead, who was promoted to antitrust and competition in London, and Jennifer McPherson, who was promoted to corporate, M&A and securities in Calgary. In the same practice area, Robin Acworth and Blake Redwine were promoted in Calgary and Dallas, respectively.
In the litigation and disputes sector, Zayba Drabu and James Lockwood were promoted in London, Geraldine Young in Houston, Scott Boucher in Vancouver, Victoria Corder in New York, and Alison FitzGerald in Ottawa. Notable promotions in banking and finance include Nick Sinclair in Perth, Tim Stewart in Toronto, Alex Zekkos in London, and Matthew Choi in Vancouver.
The firm's goal is to have 40 percent women in overall partnership, leadership roles, lawyer promotions, lateral additions, and senior business services hires. In line with this goal, 23 of the 54 promoted lawyers are women, making up 43 percent of the total.
Geraldine Pecht, Global Chief Executive of the law firm, congratulated the promoted lawyers for their industry knowledge, business acumen, and innovative solutions. He also highlighted the firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion, stating that they are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities they serve.
In South Africa, lawyers receive promotions to director instead of partner. In this regard, Veit Sahlfeld was promoted to banking and finance in Hamburg.
For more detailed information on 2022 partner promotions and gender diversity, readers are advised to refer to The American Lawyer’s annual partner promotion reports, legal recruitment firm publications (e.g., Major, Lindsey & Africa), individual law firm press releases from 2022 announcing new partners, and specialized legal diversity and inclusion reports.
In the updated organizational structure, several lawyers were promoted to positions in the banking and finance sector, including Nick Sinclair in Perth and Tim Stewart in Toronto. The law firm also announced promotions in the corporate, M&A and securities practice area, such as Jennifer McPherson in Calgary and Robin Acworth in Calgary.
