LoginSubscribe Now
Follow Us
Sign up to our free newsletter
Solicitors Journal LogoInforming the legal profession since 1856

Find the knowledge you need from the SJ library of over 20,000 legal articles

Search now
Solicitors Journal Logo
  • Legal News
  • Opinion
  • Features
  • Practice Notes
  • Business
  • International
  • Court Reports
  • AI Search
  • Digital Edition
  • Subscription Options
  • Advertise with Us
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • FAQ
    • Guide to Authors
Solicitors Journal

Informing the legal profession since 1856.

Follow us

Topics

  • Legal News
  • Opinion
  • Features
  • Practice Notes
  • Business
  • International
  • Court Reports

About

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise with Us
  • FAQ
  • Guide to Authors

Subscribe

  • Subscription Options
  • Digital Edition
  • Free Newsletter

Editorial

editorial@solicitorsjournal.com+44 (0)1223 750 755

Subscriptions

subscriptions@solicitorsjournal.com+44 (0)1223 750 755

Advertising

Advertise with usadvertising@solicitorsjournal.com+44 (0)1223 750 755

© 2026 Solicitors Journal in partnership with the International In-house Counsel Journal

ISSN 0038-1047  ·  Images: Freepix, Unsplash and by permission of the authors

Terms and ConditionsCookie PolicyPrivacy PolicyPLS Clear logoCopyright & permissions

Withers appoints Paul Hewitt as Chair

10 Jun 2025Appointments
Share:
Withers appoints Paul Hewitt as Chair

Global law firm Withers has appointed Paul Hewitt as its new Chair, commencing on 1 July 2025

Hewitt, who has been with the firm since 1998, is renowned for his expertise in trusts and inheritance disputes, and he is based in London. He will take over the role from Justine Markovitz, who has served two terms as Chair since 2019.

Margaret Robertson, CEO of Withers, expressed her enthusiasm for Paul’s appointment, stating “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." She looks forward to collaborating with Hewitt to maintain Withers' status as the leading global private client law firm.

In his remarks, Hewitt mentioned, “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." He aims to emulate Markovitz's successful leadership and help steer the firm towards a promising future.

Legal News desk contact: editorial@solicitorsjournal.com|PLS LogoCopyright & permissions

Latest Articles

MoJ proposes needs-based cohabitation law reform
Solicitors Journal

MoJ proposes needs-based cohabitation law reform

The Ministry of Justice outlines major cohabitation reform proposals, introducing a needs-based framework with key uncertainties ahead
Opinion23 Jun 2026
Inside the growing judgement gap
Solicitors Journal

Inside the growing judgement gap

As AI spreads in law firms, experienced human judgement is quietly disappearing
Feature23 Jun 2026
Employment tribunal backlog reaches crisis point
Solicitors Journal

Employment tribunal backlog reaches crisis point

The employment tribunal backlog has surged to unprecedented levels, with claim numbers exceeding historical records
News23 Jun 2026
Bank of India v Firestar Diamond FZE: High Court holds Nirav Modi liable on personal guarantee despite FEMA non-compliance
Solicitors Journal

Bank of India v Firestar Diamond FZE: High Court holds Nirav Modi liable on personal guarantee despite FEMA non-compliance

High Court finds Nirav Modi's personal guarantee enforceable despite absence of RBI consent under FEMA.
Court Report23 Jun 2026
Novo Nordisk v BT and others: High Court approves dynamic blocking order targeting counterfeit Ozempic websites
Solicitors Journal

Novo Nordisk v BT and others: High Court approves dynamic blocking order targeting counterfeit Ozempic websites

High Court approves dynamic blocking to combat counterfeit Ozempic and Wegovy websites.
Court Report23 Jun 2026
Songa v Gardsea Shipping: banking days clause did not extend ship sale payment deadline to Hawaii time
Solicitors Journal

Songa v Gardsea Shipping: banking days clause did not extend ship sale payment deadline to Hawaii time

Commercial Court rules Norwegian escrow payment deadline governed by local midnight, not Hawaii time.
Court Report23 Jun 2026
Aina Khan Law Limited v Legal Ombudsman: Court of Appeal restores £15,692 award over vulnerable client failings
Solicitors Journal

Aina Khan Law Limited v Legal Ombudsman: Court of Appeal restores £15,692 award over vulnerable client failings

Court of Appeal finds High Court applied excessive legalism to reviewing the Legal Ombudsman's decision.
Court Report23 Jun 2026
Deerns UK Ltd v VDC LHR11 Ltd: variable final payment date triggers statutory scheme, TCC rules
Solicitors Journal

Deerns UK Ltd v VDC LHR11 Ltd: variable final payment date triggers statutory scheme, TCC rules

TCC finds consultancy contract's moveable payment deadline non-compliant with the Construction Act 1996.
Court Report23 Jun 2026
Post-Brexit barriers hamper professional mobility
Solicitors Journal

Post-Brexit barriers hamper professional mobility

Ten years after the Brexit referendum, young professionals face new challenges that limit their career prospects across the UK and EU.
News23 Jun 2026
AI lawyer achieves historic court win
Solicitors Journal

AI lawyer achieves historic court win

A freelancer wins a court case aided by a regulated AI lawyer, marking a legal milestone
News23 Jun 2026
Law firms losing millions to tech
Solicitors Journal

Law firms losing millions to tech

Legal tech investments are costing UK law firms almost £2 million annually in unbillable hours lost to inefficiency
News23 Jun 2026
Swiss Centre Limited v HMRC: Upper Tribunal denies £33.5m corporation tax deduction for NAMA-era group payment
Solicitors Journal

Swiss Centre Limited v HMRC: Upper Tribunal denies £33.5m corporation tax deduction for NAMA-era group payment

Upper Tribunal upholds denial of £33.5m deduction for payments made to NAMA following financial crisis.
Court Report23 Jun 2026
Harnoczi v Hitchings: council tax deletion appeal fails on lateness and absent expert evidence
Solicitors Journal

Harnoczi v Hitchings: council tax deletion appeal fails on lateness and absent expert evidence

Beer KC dismisses council tax deletion appeal for lateness and absent independent professional survey evidence.
Court Report23 Jun 2026
SJ Interview: Chris Spelman
Solicitors Journal

SJ Interview: Chris Spelman

Chris Spelman is a partner in DWF's London dispute resolution team, specialising in financial services litigation and investigations, whistleblowing matters, and class action, securities and...
Interview1 Jun 2026
When the rules can't keep up
Solicitors Journal

When the rules can't keep up

From Westminster to the courts, the rules are being written faster than they can settle
Foreword1 Jun 2026