Ashurst's dispute resolution partner Ben Tidswell (pictured) has been elected as the new chair of Ashurst, replacing current senior partner Charlie Geffen in the firm's top management position. Tidswell - who will take up the role from 1 November - ran against Geffen and legacy Blakes competition and consumer protection partner Peter Armitage. Voting closed at 12pm yesterday (Tuesday) and it is understood that Tidswell won the support of the majority of partners in the first round of voting.
October 15, 2013 at 07:03 PM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
Ashurst dispute resolution partner Ben Tidswell (pictured) has been elected as the firm’s new chair, beating current senior partner Charlie Geffen in a vote among partners.
Tidswell – who will take up the role next month – ran against Geffen and legacy Blakes competition and consumer protection partner Peter Armitage. Tidswell achieved the required 50% majority in the first round of voting.
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