Thursfields—Andrew Manning-Cox

Regional firm Thursfields Solicitors has appointed Andrew Manning-Cox as its first non-executive director.

Andrew (pictured, left), with more than 40 years in the field under his belt, recently retired from Gowling WLG (formerly Wragge & Co). He is also the chair of Hereford Enterprise Zone, and has now accepted the position of non-executive director with Thursfields. He commented: ‘I am impressed by Thursfields’ sustained growth in the West Midlands region over recent years. What stands out to me is the firm’s strong client service ethos and supportive culture for their people. I have a long and close affinity with the two counties and the wider Midlands region and I am really pleased that this new appointment will enable me to continue that connection, and support Thursfields and its clients to even greater success in exciting times for the region.’

The firm’s managing partner Nick O’Hara (right) said: ‘We are really pleased to have attracted a talent such as Andrew to join our board. His dedication to the growth of successful organisations in the two counties and further afield, nationally and internationally, speaks for itself. He will bring to his new role both strategic experience and expertise to support Thursfields’ ambitious growth plans, building on our considerable recent achievements which have been recognised in business awards such as Winner of High Growth Business of the Year at the Black Country Chamber Awards 2017.

‘This appointment demonstrates both our current market position and our ambitions for the future. The board and I are greatly looking forward to working with Andrew.’