Kennedys appoints new CIO to drive global tech strategy

Kennedys has appointed Milan Devani as its chief information officer (CIO). Devani brings extensive experience leading global legal technology functions, with a strong focus on modernising IT platforms, strengthening information security, and building high-performing technology teams. With over two decades of experience in the legal IT sector, he offers significant expertise in delivery of secure systems and large scale cloud transformations and is recognised for aligning technology with business priorities to drive innovation and performance.

Commenting on the appointment, Tracy Watkinson, chief operating officer (COO) explained, “As our firm embarks on its global growth strategy, we are delighted to welcome Milan, who will play a key role in advancing our technology strategy. His expertise will help ensure we continue to deliver world-class legal services to our clients through innovative and secure technology.”

Based at Kennedys’ London office as the firm’s global CIO, Devani says, “Technology in the legal sector is at a transformative stage, and I look forward to evolving Kennedys’ technology strategy at this pivotal moment for legal innovation.”

Kennedys has accelerated its investment in senior business leadership over the past 18 months, most recently appointing Tracy Watkinson as the firm’s inaugural COO, alongside Laura Koller as chief financial officer and Catherine Goodman as its first chief knowledge officer.