Wright Hassall has appointed its first female Managing Partner in the law firm’s 170 year history.
Sarah Perry takes over from Richard Lane, who becomes Senior Partner of the Leamington-based firm, after seven years as Managing Partner.
Nick Abell – who is a main Board Director of the Coventry and Warwickshire LEP – has also been appointed Chairman of the company, following seven years as Senior Partner.
Sarah trained with Wright Hassall and was appointed partner in 1998. She said: “These are exciting times for the firm as we celebrate our 170 year anniversary this year.
“Wright Hassall is a fantastic business and I am looking forward to us building on the considerable success the firm has achieved in recent years and in taking the firm forward to achieve our ambitious plans for growth.”
Senior Partner Richard Lane added: “Wright Hassall has achieved significant growth over the last six years, growing every year in spite of the global recession which has put us ahead of the market.
“We have worked hard to maintain our culture as we have grown which we have achieved because of the great team of highly motivate and committed people here.”
Commenting on his appointment, Abell added: “The firm has changed considerably over my 35 years here and I am confident that our Management Board is well placed to seize the opportunities which lie ahead.
“Wright Hassall provides a credible alternative to the top 50 law firms in the market and we are all looking forward to working together to provide our clients – new and old – with the level of service and legal expertise which they demand.”
Wright Hassall has a 270-strong team, including 145 lawyers and 39 partners.