news 13 January 2026

McCann FitzGerald LLP announces re-election of Stephen Holst for second term

His current term finishes on April 30 this year and his new term will run for a further three years - from May 1 2026 to April 30 2029.

Stephen took over as Managing Partner on 1 May 2022 after working as a partner in both the employment, pensions and incentive and disputes groups within McCann FitzGerald. During that time, the partnership has grown by 21% and the Firm’s headcount by 23%, with strategic investments and hires in technology, knowledge, responsible business and markets driving and supporting the Firm’s growth and service delivery for clients. 

Commenting on Stephen’s re-election, Mark White, Chair, McCann FitzGerald, said: “The Firm has enjoyed great success under Stephen’s leadership and we are extremely fortunate to have someone of Stephen’s considerable talents and leadership qualities to guide the firm. We are delighted that Stephen will lead us for a further term as Managing Partner and we look forward to continued growth under his leadership”.

Stephen Holst, Managing Partner at McCann FitzGerald LLP, added: “I feel very privileged to have been re-elected as Managing Partner of our Firm. My aim over my first term was to focus on our clients, our people, who are integral to our success. Our international strategy and relationships have also been a core pillar of our Firm’s success.

We intend to continue along this path, fostering deeper relationships of trust in an everchanging landscape. We are very lucky to ground our ambition in our culture of collegiality, collaboration and support for each other. I am very proud of everyone in McCann FitzGerald, grateful to our clients for the trust they place in us and I look forward to what the next three years bring.”