Gloucestershire law firm WSP Solicitors has announced the appointment of Camella Cephas as its new managing director.
In a new role for the firm, head of commercial property, Amy Leivers will also be stepping up to deputy managing director.
Starting her new position from July, Camella (pictured) will be taking over the reins from Judi Bonham who has been in the role since 2015 and at the firm since 1998. Judi will be remaining with WSP Solicitors as a board director and children law solicitor with a continued focus on learning and development.
Camella joined WSP Solicitors in 2020, becoming a board director and head of children & care law in 2022. An accredited member of the Law Society’s children panel, she specialises in Children law, both public and private law cases. As she takes on the role of Managing Director, Camella also remains committed to continuing to represent parents and children in Court proceedings.
Camella said: 'It’s a real privilege to step into the role of Managing Director and to follow in Judi’s footsteps. Judi leaves a fantastic legacy, her exceptional leadership and dedication has been instrumental in leading WSP Solicitors to where we are today.
'Over the coming years our aim is to build on this strong foundation, our vision is to be a high-performing, forward-thinking firm nurturing a culture of continuous learning, one that challenges us to grow, not just in size or turnover, but in impact, building stronger relationships with our clients, each other and modernising how we work.'
Joining in 2017, Amy Leivers, became head of commercial property in 2019 and became a board director in 2022. In her new role as deputy managing director Amy will oversee operations ensuring they are aligned to WSP Solicitors’ wider strategic goals.
Amy said: 'I am truly excited about what the future holds for the firm under Camella’s leadership. In line with our strategic plan, Camella brings a clear vision for growth, an ambition that matches the drive we see across the firm.
'Working with the senior management team my focus will be to oversee and ensure that our day-to-day operations are aligned with our broader goals. I’m committed to listening, learning, and new ways of thinking, so that we can build on our successes, tackle challenges quickly, and continue to deliver the excellent service we give to our clients.'
