DWF restructures global operation

Global practice DWF has announced a new structure as it pursues its vision to be a global provider of integrated legal and business services.

From 1 May 2023, DWF will operate through the following global structure:

• Commercial Services – combining its commercial legal advisory teams with business services including Global Entity Management, Forensic Accountants, ESG Consulting and Regulatory Consulting;
• Insurance Services – combining its insurance-focused legal and business services expertise of more than 1,600 specialists under a single leadership team;
• Legal Operations – the firm’s alternative legal services provider, delivering services including eDiscovery, contract management, compliance, legal technology, consulting and operations, and knowledge management.

The complementary range of products and services, currently housed within Connected Services, will now sit in either Insurance Services or Commercial Services. 

Matthew Doughty has been appointed CEO of Insurance Services and will continue in his role as chief growth and strategy officer. 

Commercial Services will be led by the current Legal Advisory CEO, Paul Rimmer, while Legal Operations will be led by existing Mindcrest CEO, Rob Marks.

DWF said the changes "are a natural evolution to those made at the start of FY22, and will allow DWF to go further in how it delivers its integrated offering to clients".

Group CEO Nigel Knowles commented: "This is the next step in our strategy, integrating colleagues in such a way that our internal operations align with the services we provide and the clients and markets we serve. Many of our largest global clients are insurers and our integrated legal management approach is of particular relevance to them. By bringing legal and business services colleagues together into our two largest divisions, we will deliver a truly integrated offering to clients, drive greater internal collaboration and support profitable revenue growth.

"As we look to drive collaboration, scale our offerings and grow our business globally, we will, consistent with our stated strategy, also continue to look for opportunities to grow through M&A, adding further capability in each division with a particular focus on core jurisdictions."