Linklaters names New York-based antitrust partner as new US global practice head
06 April 2021
Thomas McGrath replaces the Diageo-bound Tom Shropshire with immediate effect
Thomas McGrath Linklaters has named competition lawyer Thomas McGrath as its new US global practice head, replacing Tom Shropshire who is leaving the firm after more than two decades to become general counsel at drinks giant Diageo. McGrath begins his four-year term immediately, and will be responsible for spearheading the magic circle firm’s US growth and to help enhance its global cross-border capabilities. He also becomes a member of the firm’s executive committee. Gideon Moore, Linklaters’ managing partner, said: “I know [McGrath] will do a great job ensuring we continue to build and retain a best-in-class global US practice.”