Global law firm Withers is pleased to announce the appointment of new Chair Paul Hewitt with effect from July 1, 2025. Paul will work closely alongside Withers’ CEO Margaret Robertson.
Paul joined Withers in 1998. He is a leading trusts and inheritance disputes lawyer, based in London and specialising in all types of trust and probate disputes, as well as working closely with many charities on disputes regarding legacies. Case highlights include representing Prince Mukarram Jah, His Exalted Highness Nizam VIII of Hyderabad, in a dispute stretching back to the partition of India and Pakistan, and a record-breaking claim brought 25 years after the death of a spouse in Thakare v Bhusate.
Paul follows Chairperson Justine Markovitz, who has successfully occupied the role for the maximum period of two terms since 2019.
Margaret comments: ‘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 practise and dedication to his clients as for the numerous contributions he has already made to the governance and management of the firm. I very much look forward to working with him as we strive to ensure that Withers remains the leading global private client law firm as trusted advisors to families, founders, fiduciaries and businesses, as well as governments, charities and financial institutions.’
Paul adds: ‘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. As Chair of the firm’s Board, I hope to follow the excellent example set by Justine in her two terms, and help the Board make the best strategic decisions for the firm’s future.’
