Hewitt succeeds Justine Markovitz in the leadership post
Global firm Withers has appointed disputes lawyer Paul Hewitt as its new chairperson as of July 1.
Hewitt succeeds Justine Markovitz, who has been in the role since 2019 and served two terms as chair.
"I'm privileged to have been elected to the role of chair and look forward to representing the diversity of voices and opinions across the firm and making sure that all have the opportunity to be heard. As chair of the firm's board, I hope to follow the excellent example set by Justine in her two terms, and help the board make the best strategic decisions for the firm's future," Hewitt said in a statement.
He has been part of the firm since 1998, working from Withers's London office. As a trusts and disputes lawyer, his practice focuses on all types of trust and probate disputes.
Hewitt has collaborated with charities on legacies-related disputes; he tackled a dispute related to the partition of India and Pakistan and acted for Prince Mukarram Jah, His Exalted Highness Nizam VIII of Hyderabad. He was also involved in the significant Thakare v Bhusate claim, which was put forward 25 years after a spouse's death.
As Withers chairperson, Hewitt will work closely with CEO Margaret Robertson.
"I am so pleased to announce Paul's election to chair of Withers. Paul is a universally respected partner at the firm, as much for his thriving practice and dedication to his clients as for the numerous contributions he has already made to the governance and management of the firm," Robertson said in a statement. "I very much look forward to working with him as we strive to ensure that Withers remains the leading global private client law firm as trusted advisors to families, founders, fiduciaries and businesses, as well as governments, charities and financial institutions."
Withers operates across London, New York, New Haven, Greenwich (Connecticut), Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Texas, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, the British Virgin Islands, Geneva, Milan, Padua, and Cambridge.
