Reynolds Porter Chamberlain (RPC) has appointed a new senior partner following the retirement of current chief Alan Toulson after 40 years at the firm. Paul Nicholas, who has been with the firm since 1968, officially replaces Toulson next month but will continue in his role as head of insurance and re-insurance. Toulson, who was appointed senior partner in 1991, has overseen a four-fold increase in turnover during his tenure.

First reported on legalweek.com (26 April).