Deloitte Legal has announced the appointment of former Allen & Overy banking partner Michael Castle as its next UK managing partner.
Michael, who joins after more than two decades with Allen & Overy, represents Deloitte Legal’s first permanent lead partner, and will take up the role from February 2019. Deloitte’s UK legal team now includes over 60 practising lawyers, as well as more than 125 fee earners.
Michael commented: ‘This is an exciting and challenging time for the legal industry. General counsels face a number of converging complexities, ranging from a heightened regulatory environment to an increasingly globalised business landscape, not to mention an acceleration of technological advancements.
‘Deloitte Legal is ideally placed to fill the digital gap in the legal market and provide legal solutions to tackle these complexities head on. By drawing not only on our legal expertise, but also on our deep understanding of the latest technology and tried-and-tested ways of improving processes, we can help legal departments improve efficiencies and increase the value they deliver back to their business.’
Matt Ellis, managing partner for tax and legal, Deloitte North West Europe, added: ‘We have sky-high ambitions for Deloitte Legal in the UK, and this is why it is excellent to have someone of Michael’s calibre at the helm to build our presence and grow our distinctive suite of legal offerings.
‘Michael brings a wealth of experience and it is clear to see that his leadership and understanding of the legal market and appreciation of legal technology will only benefit the rest of the team and our clients. We have an ambitious, talented team that looks set to grow rapidly as we ramp up our recruitment across Deloitte Legal.’
