Squire Patton Boggs announced that the firm’s Global Board has unanimously approved the appointment of Jane Haxby as the firm’s European Managing Partner, and that her three year term becomes effective on January 1, 2017. Haxby, who will also serve on the Global Board, succeeds Peter Crossley, who served as the firm’s European Managing Partner for 12 years.
Haxby joined the firm as a trainee in 1993 and became Partner in 2001. She served as Managing Partner of the firm’s office in Manchester, England, and in 2013 was appointed Chair of the Global Corporate Group for EMEA. Throughout her career she has focused her practice on advising public and private companies on corporate finance with particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, reorganizations, and general corporate structuring.
“Jane is respected throughout our firm and the legal community,” said Mark Ruehlmann, Chair and Global CEO of Squire Patton Boggs. “As the legal services industry goes through fundamental change, Jane will continue to bring fresh thinking that will advance our focus on collaboration, performance and delivering top-notch service to clients.”
Haxby commented, “I am delighted to take on this exciting new challenge. Having worked with many colleagues across the globe during my career with the firm it is clear that we are well-positioned to serve the evolving needs of our clients and unlock even greater potential from the vast talent and resources within our organization.”
Squire Patton Boggs has also announced that Fred Nance has been appointed Global Managing Partner, US LLP. He will also serve a three year term and serve on the firm’s Global Board, succeeding Partner Steve Mahon.
