Stuart Dench has been appointed as the Managing Partner Elect at Stewarts, and will succeed John Cahill on 1 August 2022 following a six month transition period.
Stuart is a senior partner at the firm and has been the head of marketing and business development for the last 20 years. He is a member of the management team that has overseen rapid and sustained growth as the firm has established itself as a leading litigation law firm.
The appointment was made following a comprehensive process including the appointment of an internal transition committee, as required by the firm’s succession blueprint, a detailed performance review and a vote of the partners. Stuart’s appointment had the unanimous support of the firm’s equity partners.
Commenting on his appointment, Stuart said: 'John is an excellent strategist, with the decision to focus on litigation being the most significant, as it shaped the direction and success of the firm. I will begin my tenure as managing partner with a determination to build upon the platform and the legacy left by John.'
John Cahill added: 'I’m delighted that Stuart has been appointed as the next managing partner. Stuart’s impact as a leader of partners has been demonstrated over many years. He has an unwavering commitment to the success of the firm, a deep knowledge of each of the practice areas and the vision and drive to take the firm forward and to reflect its values. We are fortunate to have such a candidate.'
