Mr Ferrin practises in insurance law and joins 34 colleagues at offices around the world who have been promoted to legal director. A further 50 lawyers have been promoted to senior associate.

Commenting on the promotions, Meg Catalano, global managing partner, said: “I would like to congratulate everyone on their well-deserved promotions. These appointments acknowledge and celebrate the talent, dedication and expertise of our people, while reflecting our strategic focus on strengthening the capabilities needed to support our clients and help our colleagues grow their careers.”

Senior partner John Bruce added: “Investing in our people remains fundamental to the continued success of Kennedys. I am delighted to see so many colleagues recognised this year. Their expertise, commitment and ambition help us deliver exceptional service to our clients, whilst strengthening the future of our global business.”