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14 May 2026
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Blake Morgan—Daniela Smith & Lee Fisher

Firm appoints first joint heads of Wales office

Blake Morgan has appointed partners Daniela Smith and Lee Fisher as co-heads of its Cardiff office, marking the first time the leadership role has been shared in the firm’s history. The pair officially took up the positions on 1 May 2026, succeeding Eve Piffaretti after more than seven years in the role.

Smith is a partner in the real estate department and has advised on a number of major commercial property projects, including the £250 million regeneration of Roath Basin in Cardiff Bay. Fisher, who joined legacy firm Morgan Bruce as a trainee solicitor in 1995, is recognised for his work in commercial litigation and intellectual property matters.

Commenting on the appointments, Piffaretti said she was ‘delighted to hand over to Daniela and Lee’ and praised their ‘genuine, long-standing contribution and commitment to the firm’s success in Wales’. She added: ‘I have no doubt they will take the office from strength to strength in the years ahead.’

Smith said it was ‘a privilege to step into this role alongside Lee at such an exciting time for the office and for Wales’, while Fisher added: ‘Daniela and I have complementary practices and a shared set of values, so I’m genuinely excited about what we can do together.’

Image caption (L-R): Daniela Smith, Eve Piffaretti and Lee Fisher 

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