PRESS RELEASE
24 July 2025

Macfarlanes Senior Partner Update

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Macfarlanes LLP

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We are a London-based law firm, built and shaped around the needs of our clients. Our blend of expertise, agility and culture means we have the flexibility to meet our clients’ most challenging demands and to champion innovation. We operate in three broad areas: assisting clients with their major transactions, from complex M&A and real estate transactions to the creation of sophisticated financial products; aiding our clients with their most consequential litigation and investigations; and advising on all aspects of our clients’ private capital needs, working with asset managers, family offices and individual entrepreneurs. The scope of our services is distinct, and we are a foremost firm in each of these areas.
When Sebastian Prichard Jones’ current second term as Senior Partner expires on 31 March 2026, Damien Crossley will succeed him in the role.
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When Sebastian Prichard Jones' current second term as Senior Partner expires on 31 March 2026, Damien Crossley will succeed him in the role.

For the past decade, Damien has led the Tax team at Macfarlanes, developing it into a market-leading offering. He also spearheads the firm's Private Capital Solutions initiative, aligning Macfarlanes' services with the strategic needs of private capital managers and uniting the firm's legal and non-legal expertise under one cohesive platform.

Sebastian Prichard Jones said: "I am delighted to be handing over as senior partner to Damien. He has led the tax team through a period of exponential growth and impact. I am looking forward to seeing the firm continue to fly under his leadership."

Damien Crossley said: "On behalf of the firm, I would like to thank Sebastian for his leadership. His time as Senior Partner has seen us take a significant step forward and I am looking forward to building on his legacy."

Contributor

We are a London-based law firm, built and shaped around the needs of our clients. Our blend of expertise, agility and culture means we have the flexibility to meet our clients’ most challenging demands and to champion innovation. We operate in three broad areas: assisting clients with their major transactions, from complex M&A and real estate transactions to the creation of sophisticated financial products; aiding our clients with their most consequential litigation and investigations; and advising on all aspects of our clients’ private capital needs, working with asset managers, family offices and individual entrepreneurs. The scope of our services is distinct, and we are a foremost firm in each of these areas.

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