London-based law firm Clyde & Co has promoted six lawyers in its insurance group to partner. The promotions, driven by client demand, come outside the firm’s usual May cycle.
The new partners are all based in London, with four men and two women. The professional and commercial disputes group received three promotions, while the remaining three were spread across various practice areas.
Meet the new partners
Jonathan Lawrence, Lesia MacCormack, and Ivan Wilkinson join the professional and commercial disputes team. Lawrence specializes in defending lawyers against malpractice claims and advising on regulatory matters. MacCormack focuses on professional indemnity, malpractice claims, and regulatory defense for solicitors. Wilkinson, with over 20 years of experience, handles pensions and complex professional liability disputes, including claims against lawyers for tax and corporate finance advice.
The other promotions include Chris Cowland from the property and liability team, who advises insurers on policy wording and product development, and Charlotte Davidson, who handles construction professional negligence claims and insurance disputes involving various construction professionals.
Energy and infrastructure expertise
The final promotion went to Rob King in the firm‘s energy insurance and infrastructure group. King advises insurers on losses in traditional and renewable energy, covering shipping and construction law.
According to Ian Roberts, chair of the UK insurance practice, the promotions reflect the growing demand for the firm’s insurance expertise as clients face an increasingly complex risk environment. Roberts highlighted the firm’s commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders, with four of the six new partners starting their careers as trainees at Clyde & Co.
Firm’s growth and challenges
The promotions come amid a period of change for the firm, with both exits and arrivals across various sectoral groups. The firm’s 2,000-strong UK insurance group, however, remains a flagship practice, with only a few notable departures. Clyde & Co’s revenue rose 2%, but profits fell 10% in the first half of 2026, according to a report by legal recruiter Edwards Gibson.
The new partners join a team of over 500 partners, with insurance elevations featuring prominently in recent years. The firm’s continued investment in its insurance practice demonstrates its commitment to meeting client needs in a challenging economy.
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