Mishcon promotes two non-lawyers to senior equity partner
Three non-lawyers at the firm now hold the position
July 26, 2017 at 06:55 AM
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Mishcon de Reya has promoted two non-lawyers to senior equity partner as part of its "10-year vision".
The firm has made up business development director Elliot Moss and human resources director Vanessa Dewhurst (pictured) to its senior equity ranks.
The promotions come after long-serving COO Bambos Georgiou joined the partnership in 2015, when Mishcons converted to an alternative business structure.
In its annual promotion round earlier this year, the firm's corporate, employment and real estate departments all saw one partner made up, including two female partners.
Managing partner Kevin Gold said: "In 2015, we decided to initiate a comprehensive process for developing a 10-year vision for the firm. We engaged people at all levels in an internal consultation, which started with a review of our core values.
"This announcement reflects a key element of our subsequent 10-year vision: reward everyone – lawyer or non-lawyer – who contributes to our success. Our people and our brand are at the heart of our business and Vanessa and Elliot have played a key role in Mishcon de Reya's ongoing growth and development."
The firm recently revealed double-digit revenue growth during the past financial year. The firm took in revenues of £149.4m during 2015-16, an increase of 17% on 2015-16, while profit per equity partner hit £1.1m, a 10% increase on last year's figure of of £1m.
The firm's most high profile role during last year saw it act for Gina Miller on her successful challenge of the government's right to implement Brexit without approval from parliament.
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