“On the Edge of Revolution”: Managing Partner John Hutchinson Looks Back on Broadfield’s First Year in Legal Futures

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“On the Edge of Revolution”: Managing Partner John Hutchinson Looks Back on Broadfield’s First Year in Legal Futures

12 February 2026


In only its first year, Broadfield  launched a Hong Kong office, hired five partners to establish a new base in New York City, and built a new private equity and funds teams in London. Yet this is only the beginning.

In an interview with Legal Futures, Managing Partner John Hutchinson discusses the firm’s ongoing evolution and international expansion strategy. Broadfield’s ambition, he says, is to build a global platform that delivers high-quality service at rational pricing, focused squarely on achieving the right commercial outcomes for clients. A cornerstone of this journey has been joining forces with SHP Legal Services (SHP), an A&M Inc. company that provides innovative support in technology, operations, and talent acquisition.

“I’m delighted that we have achieved what we have, but the ambition is huge.”

John Hutchinson

Managing Partner

Read the full article in Legal Futures.

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