Multinational law firm Squire Patton Boggs has named James Fitzgibbon as managing partner of its Manchester office.
Mr Fitzgibbon has almost 20 years’ experience working across private equity, M&A and joint venture arrangements. He joined the firm’s top tier corporate practice in 2017.
He will succeed Rob Elvin, who has led the office for 12 years. Mr Elvin will continue to lead Squire Patton Boggs’ European environmental, safety and health practice.
Mr Fitzgibbon said: “I am delighted to accept this additional role and represent this fantastic global firm in my home city. It is a privilege to work with many of the region’s best enterprises and growth businesses, and to be a part of its thriving deal community. I am grateful to Rob for his leadership over the years and excited by the opportunity to continue his success.
“Manchester always has, and always will, have an international outlook and with our expertise and the quality of our people locally, and the continued global growth of our firm - with new offices in Dublin, Amsterdam and Geneva adding to our already comprehensive global coverage – we are well placed to serve clients wherever they have interests.”
The Manchester office was founded more than three decades ago and works across the North West in sectors including chemicals, renewables, diversified industrials, retail and finance. The office has 26 partners and more than 160 staff.
Mr Elvin added: “It has been a privilege to lead our talented team in Manchester and I am proud of what we have achieved together.
“A measure of our success can be seen in the next generation of leaders coming through the business – and in James, we have someone who has made a significant contribution to our office and who has the ambition and drive to take the business into its next phase of growth.”
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