Moves and Promotions — Week of 10 August, 2026

Jonny Woods has rejoined Akin in London as a Financial Restructuring Partner. Jonny was previously with Weil, Gotshal & Manges. Read more.

Bevis Metcalfe and Kieran Sharma have joined Paul Hastings in London as Financial Restructuring Partners. Bevis was previously with Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, while Kieran joins from Sidley Austin. Read more.

David Bridge has joined Albert Goodman in Bristol as a Director in the Business Recovery & Insolvency team. David was previously with S&W. Read more.

Mark Hickford has joined Leonard Curtis as Director in its London office. Mark was previously with EY-Parthenon.

Callum Kiernan has joined Quantuma in Birmingham as an Insolvency Manager. Callum was previously with Forvis Mazars. Read more.

Sarah Stimpson has joined Francis Wilks & Jones as an Insolvency Dispute Solicitor. Sarah was previously with LF Legal. Read more.