Withers has announced that Ceri Vokes will become its new Chief Executive Officer effective on 1 July 2026. Vokes, a private client and tax lawyer, has been with the firm since 2006 and specialises in tax and trust advice for entrepreneurs, founders, and large multi-generational family offices. She will succeed Margaret Robertson, who has led the firm for nearly 25 years, and will continue practising as a tax lawyer alongside her new role.
Vokes expressed her enthusiasm for the appointment, stating, “I am thrilled to have been elected as CEO and am grateful to the firm’s partnership for placing their trust in me.” She acknowledged Robertson’s leadership, noting, “Her clear vision has steered the firm with purpose and helped define the firm we are today.”
Withers, an international law firm, is renowned for its expertise in private client services, advising families, founders, and financial institutions. The firm operates 15 offices worldwide, including in London, New York, and Singapore, and has advised a significant portion of the top individuals on various Forbes Rich Lists.
The transition marks a significant leadership change for Withers, as the firm navigates a dynamic legal sector influenced by technological and geopolitical factors.
