London firm hails ‘defining moment’ as it opens private client-focused offices in New York and New Haven
New CEO Ceri Vokes says global round reflects firm’s talent pipeline and international ambitions
Ceri Vokes set to take over 1 July 2026 from Margaret Robertson, who has led the firm for nearly 25 years
Group led by Withers Tech creator James Shaw to open YPOG’s first international office
Expanded round sees firm achieve 50:50 gender split
Partner Mohammed Reza joins as head of international arbitration at Withers’ affiliated Singapore practice
Withers new art advisory head discusses AI innovations in art, her long career at Sotheby’s, high-profile transactions and her personal art collection
Mari-Claudia Jiménez will also co-lead the firm’s global art practice with London-based partner Sarah Barker
Paul Hewitt to succeed Justine Markovitz at helm of private client powerhouse on 1 July 2025
Former LinkedIn GC Doug Mandell was previously global head of Withers’ founder practice