Bruce Cooper will become Clayton Utz's chief executive partner in July.Australian Firm Clayton Utz Appoints New Leader
Bruce Cooper joined Clayton Utz in 2010 from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Between 2007 and 2010, he was head of Freshfields' Asian finance group.
December 11, 2019 at 02:28 PM
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Clayton Utz has named project finance partner Bruce Cooper as the firm's next chief executive partner, beginning in July of next year.
Cooper will succeed Rob Cutler in the post, which carries a three-year term. Cutler will remain at the firm, but his new role has not yet been announced.
Cooper joined Clayton Utz in 2010 as a partner from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, having practised largely in project finance throughout Asia for nearly two decades. Between 2007 and 2010, he was head of Freshfields' Asian finance group.
Cooper was also a Clayton Utz board member in 2013, and in 2014 he was appointed one of the firm's two inaugural deputy chief executive partners, with a focus on strengthening the firm's clients and market initiatives and guiding the firm's international strategy.
Cooper's appointment reflects his focus on making clients and people at the firm the centre of the firm's success, said Clayton Utz board chair Steve O'Reilly.
"Bruce is well positioned to lead Clayton Utz into its next stage of growth in what continues to be a competitive legal market," O'Reilly said in a statement.
"Over the past few years, he has been at the forefront of initiatives to embed a true client service culture within the firm, has strengthened our international relationships, which has led to strong revenue growth, and introduced truly unique and engaging experiences for our people and clients," he continued.
O'Reilly also acknowledged Cutler's leadership and contribution.
"The board thanks Rob for guiding the firm successfully through its past five and a half years of strong growth in ever-changing market conditions. He has been an exceptional leader who we know will continue his able contribution to the firm's success when his term as CEP ends on June 30," he said.
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