International law firm King & Wood Mallesons has appointed a new Asia-Pacific based global managing partner.
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) confirmed, effective 1 June 2017, Sue Kench will take over as its new global managing partner. The move comes after former global head Stuart Fuller gave up the role at the height of the problems with the firm’s European arm in 2016.
Kench has held the role of Chief Executive Partner Australia since 2013 and is a current member of the firm’s global executive committee and international management committee.
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She will now lead the firm’s global strategy and operations with a focus on cementing KWM's business in Asia.
The firm also announced the appointment of Rupert Li to a new role of global chief operating officer with the remit to foster greater integration of its regional practices.
Li has held the role of international partner within the China and Hong Kong practices and has played a key role in the development of the firm’s international operations. He is a current member of the firm’s China management committee.
Berkeley Cox was named as Kench's replacement as chief executive partner Australia.
