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Clayton Utz appoints new chief executive partner
The board of top-tier firm Clayton Utz has appointed its new chief executive partner for a three-year term.
Jerome Doraisamy
Bruce Cooper, who joined CU as a partner from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in 2010, has been appointed as the next chief executive partner. He will take over from Rob Cutler from 1 July 2020 for a three-year term.
CU board chair Steve O’Reilly said Mr Cooper’s appointment reflected his focus on clients and our people as being at the centre of the firm’s success.
“Bruce is well positioned to lead Clayton Utz into its next stage of growth in what continues to be a competitive legal market,” he said.
“Over the past few years, he has been at the forefront of initiatives to embed a true client service culture within the firm, has strengthened our international relationships which has led to strong revenue growth, and introduced truly unique and engaging experiences for our people and clients such as the Clayton Utz Art Partnership.
“We’re confident in Bruce’s ability to strengthen further Clayton Utz’s reputation and market position through his vision.”
Mr O’Reilly acknowledged Mr Cutler’s leadership and contribution.
“The board thanks Rob for guiding the firm successfully through its past five and [a] half years of strong growth in ever-changing market conditions,” he concluded.
“He has been an exceptional leader who we know will continue his able contribution to the firm’s success when his term as CEP ends on 30 June.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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