Allen & Overy (A&O) has elected a new managing partner of its Belgian offices, the City giant announced today (14 March).

Dirk Meeus will assume the role in Brussels on 1 May, taking over from Wim Dejonghe, who is stepping up to become global managing partner, based in London.

Meeus joined A&O in 2001 alongside Dejonghe when Benelux firm Leoff Claeys Verbeke merged with the City giant.