Kennedys has appointed Ian Lauwerys as its IT director. Lauwerys formally took up the role this month but initially joined the firm on an interim basis in July.

He is responsible for the firm’s overall IT strategy and leads a 25-person IT team supporting Kennedys’ offices worldwide. Key priorities include working with clients to develop bespoke extranets and improving the firm’s business continuity. Since 2003 he has worked as an independent legal consultant.