Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has announced that it has appointed Paul Bird as its new Chief Finance Officer (CFO).
Bird has more than 25 years’ experience including setting up and running the alternative legal service outsource provider, Riverview Law. He has previously held several senior positions in the legal, technology, education and BPO sectors, and also led the sale of Riverview Law to Big 4 multinational professional services giant EY.
Shakespeare Martineau CEO Sarah Walker-Smith said “We’re very excited about Paul’s appointment – we have bold ambitions, with Paul’s insight and experience lending itself well to delivering our new strategy.”
“We feel now is the right time to drive transformation, challenge the norm and push forward with a refreshed view of the industry. Paul is the missing part of the puzzle and understands our purpose and ambition.”