The international office Pinsent Masons has elected John Maciver as the new new senior partner.
John is a partner in the Finance practice and leads the firm’s Financial Services business. Under his leadership, this business has grown by more than 20% in the last two financial years. John will succeed Andrew Masraf, effective October 1, 2026.
John, who joined the firm as a trainee in 1995 and spent the early years of his career in Scotland, continued his career in London. Since returning to the firm in 2008, he has played a key role in shaping the Financial Services practice strategy, driving growth in the Finance, Restructuring, and Funds practices, and leading important client relationships. He was also instrumental in integrating technology into the delivery of legal services within the financial sector.
John Maciver, the newly elected senior partner, stated, “It is an honor to have been elected senior partner. Our firm has a globally recognized strength and depth in our strategic sectors, as well as a reputation for innovation and client service that we are proud of. Our industry has evolved significantly in recent years, and this pace of change will continue. We have made, and will continue to make, investments in people and technology that enable our clients to rely on us when the stakes are highest. Under my leadership, we will remain focused on delivering excellent service to our clients in our key markets, leveraging our investments in technology and talent to drive further growth, and always striving to provide innovative solutions.”
“Andrew has built a firm that is future-proof and resilient to the external forces shaping our world. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for his leadership over the past four years and for his extraordinary contribution to the firm over 33 years. He is held in the highest regard throughout our organization.”
Andrew Masraf, current senior partner, stated, “Leading the firm for the past four years has been an enormous privilege. Not only because of what we have achieved, but also because of the confidence and determination of our team to always pursue better results. In a highly volatile environment, the firm has maintained its focus on its long-term strategy and continued to make progress toward fulfilling our vision. My congratulations to John. I know he will continue to inspire the business to break the mold, think differently, and enhance what makes us unique.”
