Matthew Layton Joins FTI Consulting as Senior Advisor

23 February 2023 Consultancy.uk

FTI Consulting has appointed a new Senior Advisor for its Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Matthew Layton joins, bringing four decades of experience as a business leader to the firm.

“It is a true pleasure to welcome Matthew, to further our ability to serve our key clients on their most important matters,” remarked Lars Faeste, EMEA Chairman at FTI Consulting. “His best-in-class commitment to client service excellence will help us consolidate our reputation as the number one global experts for crisis, transformation and moments of truth.”

FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm. With more than 7,500 employees located in 31 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. As a Senior Partner for the EMEA region, Layton will provide advice and expertise on the development of key client relationships, and ensuring clients have access to the full range of the firm’s services.

Matthew Layton, Senior Advisor, FTI Consulting

Layton spent the last 40 years as a legal practitioner and business leader at Clifford Chance, where he served as Global Managing Partner between 2014 and 2022. In that role, he led the firm’s strategic direction and was instrumental in driving a series of growth initiatives to expand the firm’s client offerings. He also previously served as Global Head of Clifford Chance’s Corporate practice from 2008 to 2013, as well as its London Corporate Finance and M&A practice. He became a partner at Clifford Chance in 1991.

Commenting on his appointment Layton added, “Geopolitical shifts are reframing the world in which we all operate. FTI Consulting is uniquely positioned to help organisations navigate these changes. As a former client of the firm, I worked with experts who are the best at what they do, and I now look forward to helping the leadership team further the firm’s ability to help clients address complex challenges and opportunities.”

The news follows another senior appointment at FTI at the start of 2023. The technology wing of the company appointed Sam Davies as a Managing Director in January, arriving following a five-year spell driving blockchain solutions for a Big Four consultancy.

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