Law firm, Pinsent Masons, which has offices in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow has elected John Maciver as its new Senior Partner.
John is a Finance Partner and Head of the firm’s Financial Services sector in Scotland and Northern Ireland, which has grown by more than 20% in the last two financial years under his leadership.
He joined the firm as a trainee in 1995 after graduating in law with 1st class honours from the University of Edinburgh, spending his junior career in Scotland before relocating to London. He is legally qualified in both England and Wales and in Scotland.
Since rejoining Pinsent Masons in 2008, John has played a key role in shaping the firm’s Financial Services sector strategy and growing its Finance, Restructuring and Funds practices, while leading major client relationships. He was also instrumental in embedding legal technology into the sector’s legal service delivery, and specialises in banking and finance law. He represents borrowers and lenders and is a member of the High Level Strategy Group at Scottish Financial Enterprise.
Mr Maciver said: “It is an honour to be elected as Senior Partner. Our firm has globally recognised strength and depth across our key sectors, and a reputation for innovation and client service which we are rightly proud of.
“Our industry has evolved significantly over recent years, and that pace of change will continue. We have made, and will continue to make, the investments in people and technology which enable our clients to rely on us when the stakes are high.
“Under my leadership we will continue to focus on providing excellent client service in our key markets, leveraging our investments in technology and people to drive further growth, and always seeking to deliver innovative solutions.
“Andrew has built a firm that is optimised for the future and resilient to the external forces shaping our world. I’d like to extend my warmest thanks for his leadership over the last four years and his tremendous contribution to our firm over 33 years. He is held in the highest regard across our business.”
Andrew Masraf, incumbent Senior Partner, says: “Leading the firm for the last four years has been a tremendous privilege. Not least because of what we have achieved, but because of the confidence and tenacity of our people to always push for better outcomes.
“Among turbulent times, the firm has remained focused on its long-term strategy and has made strides towards achieving our vision. Congratulations to John. I know that he will continue to inspire the business to break conventions, think differently and embrace our originality.”
The firm employs around 550 members of staff in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
