The new managing partner will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm.

UK law firm Stevens & Bolton has promoted Richard King as managing partner, following the completion of Ken Woffenden’s five-year spell at the helm.

King, who is currently head of dispute resolution, will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm, Stevens & Bolton said in a statement.

Woffenden will continue as a corporate/M&A partner. Senior partner Richard Baxter has been re-appointed for a further five years and he will continue as a corporate/M&A partner.