National firm Bevan Brittan has reappointed Joanne Easterbrook
as its senior partner.
Joanne (pictured), who has been with the firm for almost 15 years, heads
its clinical risk department and was first appointed senior partner in 2016.
Following her reappointment, she will continue to serve for a further three-year
term from 1 May.
After 14 years in the role, Joanne is also stepping down as head
of clinical risk, and will be succeeded by Tim Hodgetts. A partner since 2007,
Tim will also take a seat as a board member alongside his new position. In
addition, Jodie Sinclair, head of the employment, pensions and immigration team,
has been appointed to the board as an elected member partner.
Bevan Brittan’s managing partner Duncan Weir said: ‘I am
delighted that Jo will be continuing as senior partner. She has made a huge
contribution to the firm in the role as well as managing our market leading clinical
risk practice.
‘My congratulations too to Jodie who will become a valued member
of the board, and to Tim who now steps up to become head of clinical Risk. As a
firm, we have had another busy and successful financial year and these new
appointments will stand us in good stead as we continue to grow the firm within
our chosen markets and deliver high quality, pragmatic advice in partnership
with our clients.’
Senior partner Joanne added: ‘I am very pleased to be continuing
in my role as senior partner, where the focus is on ensuring that we deliver
outstanding client care and in a challenging and supportive culture for all
colleagues.
‘I am also delighted to be handing over leadership of the
clinical Risk team to Tim who is an outstanding lawyer with a deep
understanding of the market. I look forward to welcoming Jodie to the board,
her appointment is much-deserved.’
