Carey Olsen Announces Leadership Changes

Carey Olsen announced leadership changes effective July 1, 2024, with Alex Ohlsson as chairman and Michael Hanson and Simon Marks as managing partners. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen has today announced a number of changes to its executive leadership team, with effect from 1 July 2024. “Current group managing partner Alex Ohlsson, who has led [...]

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Carey Olsen announced leadership changes effective July 1, 2024, with Alex Ohlsson as chairman and Michael Hanson and Simon Marks as managing partners. A spokesperson said, “Carey Olsen has today announced a number of changes to its executive leadership team, with effect from 1 July 2024. “Current group managing partner Alex Ohlsson, who has led the firm’s international expansion and held a pivotal role in establishing Carey Olsen as one of the world’s leading offshore law firms, is to become group chairman.

He will succeed John Kelleher, a key player in the success of the firm, who has served more than 12 years in the role and will remain at Carey Olsen as a partner in the Jersey litigation team. “The new group managing partners will be Bermuda-based Michael Hanson and Jersey-based Simon Marks.” Alex Ohlsson comments, “On behalf of the partnership, I would like to thank John for his commitment, professionalism and wise counsel as chairman.



He leaves an admirable legacy that I will work hard to continue. “Carey Olsen is at an exciting point in its 125-year history and the expansion of our leadership team will help to achieve our significant ambitions for the firm. “In just six years, Michael has built Carey Olsen Bermuda into a market-leading firm, achieving widespread industry recognition.

“Simon holds board-level responsibility for Carey Olsen’s people and talent strategy and has been instrumental in driving the firm’s success. “I look forward to c.