Leigh Day co-founder Martyn Day plans to step back in late 2027
Leigh Day co-founder and senior partner Martyn Day, 70, plans to step back from the day-to-day running of the firm in late 2027 while continuing work on selected claims, the Law Gazette reported October 14, 2026. Nigel Mackay succeeds him as senior partner, alongside managing partner Jamie Beagent and deputy managing partner Clare Campbell.
Key points
- Five equity partners have been tasked with taking the firm forward, led by Mackay, Beagent and Campbell.Law Gazette
- Mackay, 48, moves from joint head of employment, has been at Leigh Day since 2012 and will keep his employment group claims casework.Law Gazette
- Day founded the firm in London in 1987 with the now-retired Sarah Leigh; its work includes the Mau Mau claims and dieselgate group claims.Law Gazette
- Day said the 40-year milestone had made him reflect on his position within the firm.Law Gazette