Burges Salmon has overhauled its management structure, splitting its partnership committee in two.

The regional heavyweight has divided its main management group, creating a smaller partnership committee, which will concentrate on long-term strategic issues, while department heads will now sit in a separate group focusing on operational short-term objectives, rather than sitting on the partnership committee.

The changes, introduced on 1 June, are among the first measures introduced by new managing partner Chris Jackson. Former managing partner Guy Stobart is still discussing his future role within the firm.