Law firm Clarke Willmott has appointed a new chief executive. Peter Swinburn was elected by the company's partners and will take up the top job on May 1 next year. He is taking over from Stephen Rosser, who is stepping down after 13 years in the role.
Mr Swinburn has been with Clarke Willmott for 11 years, most recently as managing director of the company's commercial property division.
Mr Rosser will remain at the helm of the firm until the end of April 2023, during which time Clarke Willmott said he would work with Mr Swinburn to ensure a "smooth transition". Following the handover he will remain in a senior role.
Clarke Willmott said the firm had seen a "transformation in its fortunes" under Mr Rosser’s leadership and was now enjoying a "strong and improving" financial performance, as well as being acknowledged for its client and people-focused culture, leadership and commitment to work-life balance for staff.
Kelvin Balmont, Clarke Willmott chairman, said: “I’m delighted to let you know that earlier this week our partners elected Peter Swinburn as Clarke Willmott’s new CEO from next spring, when Stephen Rosser’s tenure reaches its conclusion. I am confident that under Peter’s leadership we can look forward to a continuation of the progress made during Stephen’s time as CEO.”
Clarke Willmott was founded in Somerset, in 1888 and is now headquartered in Birmingham. It also has offices in Bristol, Taunton, Cardiff, London, Manchester and Southampton.
In September, the firm reported a 12% rise in revenue after what it called a “transformational” couple of years for the business. Last summer it moved to a “smaller but more environmentally sustainable” head office in Birmingham., while earlier this year it announced it would relocate its 300-strong workforce in Bristol to a new harbourside office development.
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