Key Partner Hire Has ‘Crucial’ Role To Play In Fuelling Law Firm’s Growth Plans

Irwin Mitchell has appointed Ben Middleton as its Director of Sales as part of a major reorganisation at the law firm which is focussed on growth and meeting clients’ needs more effectively.

Ben, who has previous experience at Addleshaw Goddard and KPMG, has over 20 years of experience in developing expertise in sales, business development, client relationship management and growth strategy.

Ben, who has also been appointed as a partner, will report to Chief Commercial Officer, Vicky Brackett.

Irwin Mitchell recently announced that it had changed its operational structure in order to accelerate growth over the next four years.

Previously organised into three divisions – Personal Injury, Business Legal Services and Private Wealth – the firm has now established Client Services and Commercial Growth Teams.

As part of the new structure Litigation partner Hannah Clipston has been appointed to Director of Strategic Growth (Corporate) and Personal Injury partner, Mandy Luckman, has been appointed to Director of Strategic Growth (Seriously Injured & Vulnerable). 

Irwin Mitchell has recently been ranked number one for overall client service out of the top 25 firms across all areas of law by the independent Legal 500 guide.

The group plans to invest heavily in technology and people in the next few years to help it realise its financial growth – all colleagues are fully mobile and Irwin Mitchell recently announced its intention to follow a fully Flexible by Choice approach to working post-pandemic.

Irwin Mitchell also repaid its LLP furlough costs and paid all colleagues an additional 3% COVID thank you bonus in April.