Irwin Mitchell Announces Major Corporate Partnership With City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

National law firm Irwin Mitchell has announced a major new corporate partnership with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO).

The initiative, being led by the law firm’s Birmingham Office, will see the two working together in areas of mutual concern, including the commitment of both parties to community work in addition to business and client engagement.

The sponsorship represents a unique opportunity for Irwin Mitchell to engage with an internationally-renowned organisation that shares the firm’s passion for community outreach projects, while supporting the important work of CBSO in its centenary year in 2020.

The CBSO gives 150 performances each year at Symphony Hall, Birmingham and worldwide. The first concert was conducted by Sir Edward Elgar in 1920, and since Sir Simon Rattle’s time as Music Director (1980-98) it has been admired as one of the world’s finest and most innovative orchestras. Today, its world-class excellence is coupled with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion. The CBSO’s  pioneering education and community programmes enrich lives through music across the region – and with renowned conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla at the helm it is one of the few orchestras in the world to have a female music director.

Expert Opinion

“Joining forces with CBSO in its centenary year is a natural fit for Irwin Mitchell. We are delighted to be working with an orchestra with such a strong international reputation, in a partnership spanning all service lines of our business. The relationship provides a platform to engage with a range of clients, from business legal services and Private Wealth to personal injury, while supporting the orchestra that pioneered the use of the arts to give a sense of direction to Birmingham and beyond.” Lisa Jordan - Partner

Commenting on the partnership, CBSO Chief Executive Stephen Maddock OBE said: “We are delighted to welcome Irwin Mitchell as a Gold Partner. This is an important year for the orchestra as we launch our centenary celebrations, and we have landmark concerts, international tours and community initiatives planned.  We are looking forward to sharing this special season with Irwin Mitchell, and to working together to celebrate their investment in the city and the orchestra at such an important time.”