Sarah Phillips Appointed To Role

Leading national law firm Irwin Mitchell has appointed Sarah Phillips to the position of Regional Managing Partner for its Newbury office.

Sarah will be taking over the role from the 1st May from Vicky Brackett, who is focusing her efforts on her position as Chief Executive Officer of Irwin Mitchell’s Business Legal Services division.

The office consists of experienced private client and residential property teams, both of which operate under Irwin Mitchell’s Private Wealth arm. Sarah will also continue to lead the Newbury office’s Tax, Trusts and Estates team.

The Newbury office will carry on working closely with its chosen Charity of the Year 2018, the National Animal Welfare Trust’s (NAWT) centre in Berkshire. Thames Valley Air Ambulance and West Berkshire Mencap are among the previous organisations supported by the office.

Irwin Mitchell’s Newbury branch has also previously been involved with launching the Newbury Dementia Friendly Community Forum (NDFCF) in partnership with the West Berkshire Dementia Action Alliance (WBDAA).

Expert Opinion

“I am delighted that Sarah has accepted the position of Regional Managing Partner.

“An RMP acts as an engagement leader responsible for internally and externally communicating and sustaining a clear vision and energy around our strategy. I am confident Sarah will do an excellent job in this new position.

“I’d like to thank Vicky for her contribution to the business during her time serving as RMP and I know she joins me in welcoming the appointment of Sarah.” Andrew Tucker - CEO

Sarah said: “It is wonderful to have been offered the position of Regional Managing Partner for the Newbury office. I would like to thank Vicky for her service as she has been an excellent leader for the office.

“I’ll be working with both the team and the local community to make sure we’re doing the best job that we can for them and to expand our position as one of the top law firms in the region.

“This is an exciting time to be a part of Irwin Mitchell and I’m looking forward to getting started.”