Tom Goodhead, founder of high profile class action specialist Pogust Goodhead, has been replaced as chief executive, according to press reports today. The firm is currently awaiting judgment in the Mariana Dam litigation against mining giant BHP.
According to the Financial Times, chief operating officer Alicia Alinia has taken over on an interim basis. The move follows reported tension with US hedge fund Gramercy, Pogust Goodhead’s principal backer.
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Goodhead, called to the bar in 2010, co-founded Pogust Goodhead in 2018.
In a statement, the firm said: ‘International law firm Pogust Goodhead has appointed three additional members to its board.
‘The appointments have been made with the aim of providing further experienced law firm management support to ensure that the firm remains well-positioned to serve the best interests of its clients.
‘Joining Tom Goodhead is Howard Morris, former CEO of Dentons, Joseph Moreno, former global litigation partner at Cadwalader and Alicia Alinia, who has been part of the senior management team for nearly 4 years. The newly appointed directors bring a strong combination of legal, regulatory, and business expertise.
‘Pogust Goodhead continues to work tirelessly in the best interests of its clients, who are paramount. With the landmark judgment on the Mariana dam disaster due soon and the NOx emissions litigation coming to trial in October, it promises to be a successful year for our clients and for our firm.
‘The firm's funders continue to believe in the strength of the litigation and will continue to provide funding to support its efforts.’
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