Chief executive officer to stand down
Guy Stobart, chief executive officer of international law firm Kennedys Law LLP, is to stand down from his role after five successful years.
Guy joined Kennedys as chief executive in 2009 from Burges Salmon, where he had completed three terms as managing partner. During his time at Kennedys, the firm has strengthened its position in the market, with turnover almost doubling, from £68m in 2009 to £128.5m this year, and headcount rising from 796 to over 1250, plus the addition of five new offices in Europe and Latin America, to grow Kennedys’ global network to 19 offices.
Guy says: “After five very happy and stimulating years, I have decided that the time is right to take up some new challenges. I am both grateful and fortunate to have had the opportunity to work at Kennedys. It is a great firm and I know it will go from strength to
strength.”
Nick Thomas, senior partner, says: “Guy has made a very valuable impact on Kennedys’ business, having been part of taking a great business and making it ever stronger. I wish him well in whatever he chooses to do next and thank him for the commitment he has made to Kennedys’ growth agenda. One of his legacies is the team of business services directors in place to continue spearheading our growth.”
Guy will leave his post at the end of 2014 and will continue to work for Kennedys on a consultancy basis until April 2015. The firm has no current plans to replace him.
