Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has announced that Cornelius Grossmann has been appointed Global Head of Solutions Development. He will lead the Firm’s Global Solutions Group to expand and enhance client solutions globally.

Cornelius brings extensive leadership experience to this new role, having served as the Global Managing Partner of EY’s Legal Practice from 2010 to 2023. During his tenure, Cornelius played a pivotal role in expanding the Firm’s legal practices in Germany, Europe and as of 2013 globally, growing the practice to 3,500 legal professionals in more than 80 countries. The Firm also became a leader in the global brand charts as Alternative Legal Services Provider. 

The Global Solutions Group will focus on delivering integrated, high-impact solutions that provide significant value across key markets. In collaboration with Dentons Clients & Markets and Business Technology teams, Cornelius will lead the group’s efforts to deploy cutting-edge technology to enhance the Firm’s competitive advantage. 

“Cornelius’ appointment as Global Head of Solutions Development is a strategic move to further strengthen our position as a global leader in delivering client-centric solutions,” said Kate Barton, Dentons Global CEO. “The creation of the Global Solutions Group represents our commitment to innovation and growth, and we are excited to have Cornelius lead this important initiative.”

“We are entering a new chapter in how we deliver solutions to our clients,” said Cornelius Grossmann. “I look forward to working with our teams across the Firm to strengthen our existing solutions and develop new approaches that drive continued success for our clients who are all navigating evolving business dynamics.”

Cornelius received his JD from the University of Freiburg and has more than 25 years of professional experience in providing legal advisory services to businesses. 

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