SJ Berwin has sealed the appointment of former Dechert London head Steven Fogel as a non-executive director, marking the firm’s second non-exec addition to its partnership board.

Real estate specialist Fogel (pictured) is the former senior partner of legacy Titmuss Sainer, which he led into its merger with Dechert in 2000, in one of the first-ever transatlantic law firm tie-ups. He went on to serve as managing partner of the merged firm’s City office.