UK law firm Cripps has recently announced that James Beatton, Head of Corporate, will succeed Gavin Tyler as Managing Partner of the firm in May 2023. James has been elected by the firm’s equity partners.
Gavin will retire from Cripps on 30 April 2023, after 39 years. He began his career as an articled clerk at the firm, qualifying as a solicitor in 1986 and specialising in disputes work and more latterly focussing on employment law. He became head of the Corporate Division in 2005, and became managing partner in 2013.
Commenting on his tenure as managing partner, Gavin said: 'It’s been an honour to be involved in the leadership of such a vibrant, innovative and forward-moving law firm for ten years and to see the evolution of Cripps over almost four decades.
'Over the next year I will be working with James, on numerous projects. James has some fantastic ideas for the future of Cripps and as head of corporate he has a strong track record in understanding clients’ needs and embracing technology to improve the client experience.'
James added: 'I am hugely excited about my new role. The legal sector is changing rapidly and we want to make sure we are in a position to take advantage of the opportunities that will inevitably arise as a result. Gavin has helped put Cripps in the best possible position for us to do this. We’ve worked together closely over the last nine years and will continue to do so over the next year to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.
