When Suzanne Liversidge was appointed global managing partner of Kennedys in 2019, she became the first woman to be global managing partner at a U.K. top 30 law firm.

During her time in the role, Kennedys has opened offices in Brisbane, Leeds, and Delaware. Here, she talks about the firm’s strong international growth, the challenges facing the industry, and her first ambition of being a stand-up comedian.