DWF has installed former KPMG regional chief Alan Benzie as its new chairman, the northwest firm announced today (30 July).

Benzie, a chartered accountant, takes over from incumbent chair John Paton, who is to stand down after nine years in the role. A former northern chairman and UK board member of accountancy giant KPMG, Benzie is also chairman of construction company David McLean Group and deputy chairman of London Scottish Bank.