Paul Hewitt Named New Chairperson of Withers

Advisor - People | May 27, 2025 | Withers

Global law firm Withers has announced the appointment of Paul Hewitt as the new Chairperson, with the role taking effect from July 1, 2025. Paul Hewitt, a partner at Withers since 1998, is a leading lawyer specialized in trusts and inheritance disputes, particularly known for high-profile cases such as representing Prince Mukarram Jah, His Exalted Highness Nizam VIII of Hyderabad. He takes over from Justine Markovitz, who served the maximum term since 2019. Withers' CEO Margaret Robertson expressed her pleasure in the appointment, praising Paul for his commitment and contributions to the firm. Hewitt looks forward to continuing the strategic leadership and representing diverse voices within the firm.

Sectors

Legal Services
Professional Services

Geography

United Kingdom – Paul Hewitt is based in London, and Withers has a significant presence in the UK, impacting its large client base in this region.

Industry

Legal Services – The article discusses leadership changes at Withers, a global law firm specializing in various legal services including private client, trust, and inheritance disputes.
Professional Services – Withers is a global professional services firm providing legal advisory and other related services to clients including families, businesses, and financial institutions.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Withers	Global Law Firm	Company	A global law firm specializing in private client, trust, and probate disputes among other legal services.
Paul Hewitt	Incoming Chairperson	Person	A leading trusts and inheritance disputes lawyer at Withers, appointed as Chairperson effective July 1, 2025.
Margaret Robertson	CEO	Person	The Chief Executive Officer of Withers who endorses Paul Hewitt's appointment as Chairperson.
Justine Markovitz	Outgoing Chairperson	Person	Preceded Paul Hewitt as Chairperson, having served two full terms since 2019.