Pinsent Masons has picked an insider with a significant growth record to take the top job, electing Richard Griffiths as its new Managing Partner from 1 November.
Griffiths currently heads the multinational firm’s Property Group, which has grown 13 per cent over the past two years. Before that, he ran the Planning & Environment Practice, overseeing its expansion into Australia, the Middle East and Europe and delivering 53 per cent growth during his four years in charge.
He succeeds Laura Cameron and will work alongside Senior Partner-elect John Maciver as Pinsent Masons looks to push further into international markets and deepen its sector-led strategy.
Griffiths joined the firm as a trainee, making his elevation something of a home-grown success story in an industry increasingly fond of solving leadership and growth problems with expensive lateral hires.
The Pinsent media release –
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has elected Richard Griffiths as Managing Partner.
Richard is Global Head of the firm’s Property Group. Under his leadership the Group has grown by 13% over the last two years.
Richard was formerly Head of the Planning & Environment Practice where he was instrumental in internationalising the practice, leading its expansion into Australia, the Middle East and Europe. The practice achieved 53% growth during his four-year leadership.
He will work alongside John Maciver, Senior Partner.
Richard Griffiths, Managing Partner elect, says:
“We are a firm with exceptional people, deep sector expertise and a strong international platform. I will build on those strengths to lead the firm confidently into its next chapter and secure its long-term success. Working alongside John Maciver, my focus will be on investing where our clients need us most and ensuring we continue to evolve as an international strategic adviser to our global client base. We will strengthen our market position and deliver innovative and smart solutions to our clients. I am truly excited to lead this great firm into the future.”
Richard will succeed Laura Cameron with effect from 1 November 2026.
Richard continues:
“I’d like to thank Laura for guiding the firm through a period of considerable investment and change with tremendous leadership and dedication. She has remained focused on positioning the firm for long-term success and I look forward to building on the strong foundations she has helped create.”
Laura Cameron, incumbent Managing Partner, says:
“I am immensely proud of the strength of our business and all that we have achieved. We have exceptional people, client relationships built on trust and experience, and an unwavering appetite for innovation, all of which gives me great confidence in our future. My congratulations to Richard. I know that he has the vision, judgement and conviction to lead the firm into its next chapter of growth.”
John Maciver, Senior Partner elect at Pinsent Masons adds:
“I’m delighted to congratulate Richard on his election as Managing Partner. Having joined as a trainee to leading one of our largest global Groups, Richard has already made a significant impact on our business. He brings deep expertise along with a genuine commitment to our people, our clients and our culture, and I am looking forward to working together as we shape the firm’s future.
“I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Laura Cameron for her exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the firm. She leaves a lasting legacy that has strengthened our business for the future.”
