DWF appoints Chris Spelman as partner
DWF has named Chris Spelman as a partner in its London dispute resolution team, bringing extensive experience in litigation and investigations across financial services and regulatory matters. His appointment reflects DWF's commitment to providing comprehensive legal support to clients facing complex challenges within the rapidly evolving landscape of financial regulation and disputes. Chris Spelman’s background includes over a decade of advising banks and corporates, with significant roles at prestigious firms like Slaughter and May, Milbank LLP, and Cravath Swaine and Moore LLP. At DWF, he aims to leverage his expertise to enhance the firm’s integrated commercial litigation services.
Chris is noted for his strategic mindset and proactive approach, stating that "DWF’s collaborative culture, multidisciplinary approach and ambitious growth strategy were central to my decision to join." He expressed excitement about the potential to cultivate a practice focusing on financial services and regulatory risks, highlighting the firm’s reputation for combining technical excellence with an entrepreneurial spirit. Stefan Paciorek, the global head of dispute resolution at DWF, echoed this sentiment, mentioning that "Chris is an accomplished disputes and investigations lawyer with broad experience in financial services litigation, regulatory investigations, and class actions." His addition is seen as a pivotal step in reinforcing DWF’s capabilities in navigating complex disputes. Moreover, Chris is committed to community initiatives, serving as a trustee for CharityComms and founding a non-profit to support Irish children with additional needs.
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