Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Law firm Wright Hassall has named announced the appointment of a new Managing Partner.
Phil Wilding has been appointed to the role after Sarah Perry, who has been in the position for the past six years, announced her decision to step down from the firm.
Wildling has been with the firm for ten years as a partner and head of debt collection. For the past two years, he has overseen the employment, commercial, litigation, business immigration, private client, debt recovery, matrimonial and corporate teams.
Wilding said “I would like to put on record Wright Hassall’s gratitude to Sarah for her service over such a long period of time. To have risen from trainee to become Managing Partner is a huge achievement and a testament to her abilities and determination.”
“I am immensely proud to have been asked to take on the role at what is such a crucial time for Wright Hassall. We are celebrating our 175th anniversary, have a hugely talented team and, are extremely well placed to grow the business.”
Perry, who has been with Wright Hassall for 32 years, will leave the firm at the end of 2021. Peter Lowe will become Senior Partner while Nick Abell will continue in his role as Chairman.
Perry said “I have been very proud to have worked for Wright Hassall, to have led the firm for the last six years and for the firm to have achieved so much. I am very grateful for all the support I have received from everyone across the firm which has allowed us to do some great things.”
“I leave the firm in great shape to take advantage of the many opportunities that lie in front of it and I wish Wright Hassall every success for the future.”
