Fox Williams has announced the appointment of Gavin Foggo as its new senior partner effective from 1 May
2023.
Gavin, who is head of the
dispute resolution department, replaces Paul Osborne who is standing down after
a hugely successful decade in the role. Paul will continue as a corporate
partner of the firm.
Gavin, who will become the
firm’s fourth Senior Partner in its 34-year history, joined Fox Williams in
January 1990 as its first trainee and was promoted to partner in 2001. He has
been a member of the firm’s Partnership Board since it was formed in 2005.
Gavin says: 'I’m honoured to
take over as Senior Partner from Paul, who has led the firm so effectively
since 2013. We are about to roll out our new strategic plan and I will be
driving this forward to build on the momentum developed during Paul’s
leadership.
'Continuing the impressive
recent growth in our international practice will be a priority. Having helped
develop the firm’s global reach, I am confident we are in a good position to
grow this further in the years ahead.
'It is also vital to ensure we
maintain the standards our clients expect from us and that we continue to
anticipate their commercial legal needs.
'Finally, having been at Fox
Williams since the start of my legal career, I know the culture of the firm is
enormously important in creating a positive working environment. Safeguarding
our values and focusing on our diversity and inclusion are further personal
priorities.'
Since 2013, Paul has overseen
significant growth in turnover and profitability including the development of
key sectors such as financial services, technology, and professional services;
a 71% increase in headcount and a move to new premises. The firm’s most recent
financial results also saw it enter the Legal Business 100. Revenue has
increased during Paul’s tenure from £14m (2013) to more than £35m, as projected
for April 2023.
Paul says: 'It has been a huge
privilege to lead the firm. Fox Williams is now a well-established, thriving
second-generation firm. I cannot thank every member of the firm enough for
their dedication, commitment, and the way they have pulled together as a team.
'I have complete confidence
that Gavin will make an excellent Senior Partner. He has developed the dispute
resolution group beyond recognition over the past 12 years which now boasts
leading financial services and securities litigation practice areas.
'Gavin will offer not only
continuity but will bring his own personality and energy to continue the firm’s
growth trajectory. Gavin has a clear vision for the future which will focus on
delivering the firm’s new strategic plan.
'The whole firm joins me in wishing Gavin every success in his new role, where he will enjoy our full support.'
