Phil Wilding has been named as Managing Partner of Wright Hassall after Sarah Perry—who has been in the role for the past six years—announced her decision to step down from the firm.
Perry, who has been with Wright Hassall for 32 years and rose from trainee to be one of the first female managing partners of a major law firm, will leave the firm at the end of the year.
Wildling has been with the firm for ten years as a partner and head of debt collection. For the past two years he has overseen the employment, commercial, litigation, business immigration, private client, debt recovery, matrimonial and corporate teams.
Commenting on his new role, Phil said: 'I would like to put on record Wright Hassall’s gratitude to Sarah for her service over such a long period of time. To have risen from trainee to become Managing Partner is a huge achievement and a testament to her abilities and determination. I am immensely proud to have been asked to take on the role at what is such a crucial time for Wright Hassall. The team has worked tirelessly through what has been a testing time for all, and I would like to thank them for their dedication.'
Peter Lowe will become Senior Partner while Nick Abell will continue in his role as Chairman of the firm.
