Andrew Johnston

Mr Johnston joined Addleshaw Goddard in 2013, to lead the firm’s M&A practice in the Middle East. He has been a board member since 2014, and was appointed head of Middle East and Asia in 2019. Earlier in his career, he worked with Clifford Chance in London before being seconded to the Middle East.

He succeeds John Joyce who became managing partner in 2014, and was re-elected in 2017 and 2021. His decision to step-down after a decade in office earlier this year brought forward by one year the process to find his successor.

Mr Johnston said: “My ambition is for AG to double in size by 2030. I am looking forward to the firm capitalising on the strong platform created under John’s leadership and using it as a springboard for greater success.

“We will continue to invest where clients need us the most and I will be giving as much focus as I can to ensuring that we flourish as a thriving global business, dominant across the UK, with greater influence in the City, and even more famous for high-quality imaginative, impactful advice that delivers real competitive advantage.”

Aster Crawshaw, Addleshaw Goddard senior partner, said: “Thank you again to John who has been instrumental in Addleshaw Goddard becoming one of the most successful UK-headquartered international law firms and many congratulations to Andrew.

“Andrew has a strong track record of success and all the qualities to be an excellent leader. I am hugely excited about the next phase of Addleshaw Goddard’s development with Andrew as managing partner. The energy he will bring to the role will drive forward the firm’s strategy, performance, culture and client relationships.”