Eversheds managing partner Lee Ranson is set to be reappointed in his role, with the decision coming as Eversheds International chairman David Gray prepares to retire from the firm in April. 

Ranson's forthcoming reappointment comes after chief executive Bryan Hughes was re-elected for a second four-year term that will run from May 2013. 

Hughes is responsible for appointing the firm's senior management team, which comprises Ranson (pictured) as well as all the practice group heads, who are also expected to continue in their existing roles. Ranson became managing partner in 2009 when Hughes succeeded Gray as chief executive.