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04 December 2024
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Irwin Mitchell—ten regional lead partners

Ten promoted as firm creates regional lead partner role

Irwin Mitchell has announced the introduction of new Regional Lead Partner (RLP) roles, aimed at driving growth in regional markets and enhancing collaboration across teams to help even more clients.

Serving a fixed three-year term, with the possibility of re-appointment for up to three terms, RLPs will concentrate on expanding Irwin Mitchell's presence in regional markets, fostering collaboration, and aligning efforts across teams.

They will work closely with client-facing teams, business development, and marketing experts to maximise regional market opportunities, client sharing, and impact as a responsible business in local communities.

Irwin Mitchell has focused on regional expansion in recent years opening new offices in Brighton, Cardiff, Liverpool and most recently Nottingham. The full-service law firm also passed £300m revenue for the first time in 2024. 

Louise Lumley, Group Chief Client Officer (pictured), at Irwin Mitchel, said: 'Our new Regional Lead Partners are set to be instrumental in our future success. By enhancing team collaboration and connectivity, these roles will unlock new opportunities and bolster our regional market presence. I am enthusiastic about the future these roles will help us build and the positive impact we will continue to make in our communities.'

New Regional Lead Partners:

  • North East: Francesca Mayes, Partner (Serious Injury)
  • South Yorkshire and East Midlands: Jonathan Scarsbrook, Partner and Technical Director
  • Thames Valley: Claire Filer, Partner (Family)
  • North West: Jonathan Betts, Partner (Serious Injury)
  • East Anglia: Guy Forster, Partner (Medical Negligence)
  • London: Deborah Casale, Partner (Employment)
  • South West and Wales: Erin Sawyer, Partner (Family)
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: Kat Wainman, Partner (Lifestyle & Estate Planning)
  • West Midlands: Laura Daly, Partner (Medical Negligence)
  • South: Thomas Barnard, Partner (Commercial Disputes)

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