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Matthew Doughty

Group CEO, London

Matthew is Group Chief Executive Officer of DWF. He was appointed to this role with effect from 1 August 2025. In his capacity as Group CEO, Matthew is Chair of the firm's Executive Committee and has overall responsibility for setting and delivering the firm's strategy.
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Experience

Matthew joined DWF in 2016. In his time with the business he has held a number of Group leadership positions including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer.
 
In 2023, Matthew was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of its Insurance Services division, leading a period of strong growth for this business through geographic expansion in North America and Australia and a series of panel appointments with some of the world's largest insurers. 

He is a corporate lawyer by background with 25 years' experience in M&A and equity capital markets transactions.

Matthew holds an LLB degree from the University of Birmingham. 

He was admitted as a solicitor by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in 1996 and is a registered foreign lawyer with the Law Society of Scotland.

Testimonial

Clients have described him as a "good guy with an excellent manner," and "intelligent, hands-on, commercially focused and good value." 

Chambers & Partners

"Practical and strong negotiator"

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