We’re excited to announce Rachel Fletcher and Chris Bishop’s appointment as the new Managing Partner and Senior Partner, respectively.
These appointments follow our recent acquisition by Lawfront, demonstrating the group’s commitment to driving organic growth, alongside enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring their commitment to people in their development and rewards.
Having been a partner here since 2019, Rachel Fletcher leads our award-winning Crime and Regulatory team. She has been a key driver in our firm’s innovation and growth, implementing new technologies, processes, and services to meet the changing needs of clients and employees. As Managing Partner, she will manage the firm’s day-to-day operations, leading the Executive team to achieve their shared vision and executing the firm’s strategy and robust business plan, further building on our solid reputation and standing in the sector.
Chris Bishop, a partner since 1998, has significantly shaped our firm’s strategic direction, strengthened client relationships, and expanded our market presence. As Senior Partner, Chris will focus on governance and culture, representing the firm externally and ensuring our values align with our objectives. Chris will be working to continue this ethos to attract further top talent and rising stars across the spectrum of services we offer, as Slater Heelis looks to bolster its already 220+ strong team.
Axel Koelsch, COO at Lawfront, commented on these appointments: “This renewal of leadership will bring fresh perspectives to a continuity of values and experience, both of which are a hallmark of successful professional services firms. We are confident that Rachel and Chris will make an impactful team and lead the firm to continued success.”
Rachel Fletcher expressed her excitement, saying, “This is a huge honour for me, and I am incredibly proud to be leading the team as we enter a new era for the firm with Lawfront. With such a passionate and experienced team, I am feeling confident that the future will be buoyant and bright, and I am really looking forward to seeing what we achieve as a firm and for our clients.
“Chris has been a key driving force in this role as Managing Partner for the last 13 years and has achieved such significant success that I must take this opportunity to thank him for everything he has done during his career at the firm. I know he will now embrace his Senior Partner role with ease, and we will work together to drive the business forward.”
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