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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. Matthew is also CEO of DWF's Insurance Services division, with responsibility for leading and growing our global insurance business.
Matthew Doughty

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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