Mr Cartwright, who was the firm’s global head of capital markets from 2014 until earlier this year, succeeds outgoing senior partner Jeroen Ouwehand.

Clifford Chance global managing partner Charles Adams congratulated Mr Cartwright, noting that his “extensive leadership experience and global market knowledge is representative of our strong bench of talented leaders who play a critical role in ensuring Clifford Chance remains the firm of choice for the world’s leading businesses”.

“I look forward to working with him to keep our focus on securing strong foundations for our future success,” he said.

Mr Adams went on: “Many thanks to Jeroen, who has done an excellent job as our senior partner over the last four years supporting the firm by providing deep insight and direction on fast-changing global and economic realities.

“He has also made a significant contribution in strengthening client relationships and winning work by establishing our market-leading ESG offering, and will continue to play a key role in advancing this work as part of our strategy for the future.”

Mr Cartwright added: “I am honoured to have been elected as senior partner and thank the partners for the opportunity to serve.

“I look forward to working alongside the partnership council and, with Charles, the partnership and all our talented colleagues across the firm to build on our strengths as one firm, providing the best service to our clients, and to champion our inclusive culture. 

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“I am optimistic and ambitious for the future and what we can achieve together.”