Paul Jenkins’ reelection as Ashurst’s CEO means his term is now set to end in 2026, which will have given him a decade in charge. He may be hoping the next few years are more predictable than what he experienced so far.

When he assumed the position of global managing partner (the role was updated to CEO last autumn) in 2016 it was a time of intense flux at the firm. He then experienced most of his second term under the shadow of the coronavirus.