White & Case appoints Eric Leicht, Carina Radford and Dipen Sabharwal to Executive Committee

White & Case appoints Eric Leicht, Carina Radford and Dipen Sabharwal to Executive Committee

The positions will be effective from 1 September

White & Case has announced that Partners Eric Leicht, Carina Radford, and Dipen Sabharwal have been appointed as members of the Executive Committee. Partner Oliver Brettle has been appointed as Vice Chair.

While Leicht handles the firm's debt finance practice and is based in New York, Radford deals with Project Development & Finance Practice in London. Similarly, Sabharwal takes care of the international arbitration practice in London. Based in London, Brettle currently serves on the firm's executive committee.

The appointments were made by Heather McDevitt, the Chair-Elect of White & Case. She was elected recently and will also assume the role on 1 September. She succeeds Hugh Verrier, who served as the firm's chair since 2007.

On the development, McDevitt remarked, “Each member of our next executive committee is a highly accomplished lawyer with a track record of delivering extraordinary client impact. They bring a wealth of leadership experience, knowledge, and diverse perspectives. Working alongside such exceptional professionals, I am confident we will forge a path that continues to advance our global strategy, drives innovation, and delivers exceptional service to our clients worldwide.”

The Executive Committee members, having a four-year term, serve as the primary decision-making body of the firm. It operates under the leadership and direction of the Chair.