Allens has reappointed Richard Spurio as Managing Partner for a further four year term from 1 January 2020.
The firm's Chairman, Fiona Crosbie, said: 'The decision to reappoint Richard reflects our confidence in his leadership and the clear strategy he has developed for Allens. Richard has gone about his role engaging with our clients and our people with great energy and skill.
'Richard has championed with enthusiasm the things that are important to us: our innovation agenda, our continued focus on a diverse and inclusive culture; our commitment to pro bono work and community programs – and of course keeping clients central to all that we do,' she said.
Richard said: 'I am honoured to have the opportunity to continue leading Allens. As the firm moves towards its 200th anniversary in 2022, our ongoing focus is ensuring we have the strategy in place to set us up for the next 200 years. Our aim is to continue being the firm clients trust with their most strategic challenges and opportunities, as well as providing an environment for our people that is inclusive and diverse and allows them to be the very best that they can be.'
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Allens is a commercial law firm working throughout Australia and Asia. Through its integrated alliance with Linklaters it provides clients access to 40 offices in 28 countries around the world.