Mayer Brown promotes four in London in 36-partner global round

Mayer Brown has elevated 36 lawyers to partner, including four in London.  

The round spans 16 international offices and leans heavily into litigation, finance and corporate. Chicago, the firm’s founding office, saw the biggest boost with nine partners. London and Paris followed next, each landing four.

The size of the round is broadly in line with previous years, as are the London numbers, which have typically ranged between three and five. All promotions take effect on 1 January 2026.

London promotions

The newly promoted London partners are:

• Jonathan Cohen - Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Jake Lindsay - Banking & Finance
• Mariana Padinha Ribeiro - Banking & Finance
• Ben Ward - Restructuring

Mayer Brown inherited the London office of City firm Rowe & Maw through its transatlantic merger back in 2002 - creating what was then one of the world’s ten largest firms by revenue. The office has more than 90 partners today.

What they said

Chairman Jon Van Gorp said: "We are thrilled to promote these exceptional lawyers whose dedication to client service, collaboration, and innovation reflects the core values that have defined Mayer Brown."

Dominic Griffiths, London managing partner, said: "We made our name in financial services including litigation, and our anniversary year has seen us doubling down with dynamic lateral growth to provide a full service for clients across the world of private capital. It is hugely satisfying that we now end the year with a celebration of our homegrown talent."