Claire Holford appointed Global Chair of LawExchange International

Claire Holford, Partner and Head of International at HCR Law, takes on the role of Global Chair of the LawExchange International (LEI) network from 1 January 2026.

HCR Law is the England and Wales member of LEI, a global network of independent law firms spanning five continents and 29 countries. With 36 member firms, the network works together to support clients with international legal needs.

LEI enables member firms to connect clients with trusted legal experts worldwide, combining global reach with strong local knowledge.

As Global Chair, Claire will lead the executive committee in delivering LEI’s strategic direction for the next two years. Qualified in both the UK and Australia, she has over 20 years’ experience in working across borders to help clients do business effectively and protect their personal interests.

Claire said: “I’m honoured to be appointed Global Chair. The LEI network gives clients confidence that whatever their global legal needs are, they’ll have access to experienced lawyers who understand the local landscape.”

“At HCR Law, cross-border advice has always been part of our offering and demand for this expertise continues to grow. Leading LEI means strengthening those connections and ensuring clients benefit from seamless, international legal services through a trusted global network of lawyers.”