header-logo header-logo

05 January 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
printer mail-detail

Wright Hassall—Phil Wilding

Law firm promotes managing partner

Phil Wilding has been named as Managing Partner of Wright Hassall after Sarah Perrywho has been in the role for the past six yearsannounced 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.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Ward Hadaway—Nicola Williams

Ward Hadaway—Nicola Williams

Specialist tax expertise expands with partner appointment

Howard Kennedy—Caroline Urban

Howard Kennedy—Caroline Urban

Firm strengthens corporate and capital raising specialism with partner hire

Payne Hicks Beach—Lucas Moore

Payne Hicks Beach—Lucas Moore

Commercial disputes partner succeeds Robert Brodrick as chair of management board

NEWS
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
A series of procedural developments could have significant practical consequences for litigators. Writing in NLJ this week, columnist Stephen Gold highlights important updates ranging from digital court reforms to family procedure and admissions of liability
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Employers are being urged to prepare now for far-reaching employment law changes taking effect in January 2027
back-to-top-scroll