Corporate law partner Chase Irwin is taking the reins as Dentons Canada’s Ottawa office managing partner.

Irwin, who has been with Dentons for almost nine years, assumes the role from David Little, who has led the office in Canada’s capital since 2013. A partner in the corporate, securities and venture technology and emerging growth companies practice groups, Irwin will take on the 45-plus-lawyer office’s leadership and collaborate with colleagues and clients.