Solicitors Myers & Co are starting the new year with a new Managing Director.
Experienced civil litigation solicitor Tim Newsome will be taking over the Stoke-on-Trent practice after former owners Stephen and Helen Myers retired at the end of December.
The long-standing Head of Dispute Resolution said: “I am delighted to be stepping into the role of Managing Director. I could not hope to be leading a better team of people.
“Plans are already in place for further recruitment, and I look forward to the continued growth of the company and continuing our great work with clients.”
Tim paid tribute to Stephen’s time at Myers & Co. He said: “Stephen safely guided the firm through the financial crisis of 2008 and the COVID lockdown and, together with Helen, can now look forward to a well-earned retirement.”
Stephen added: “I’m very pleased that it’s been an in-house appointment of one of the three existing directors.
“It will keep some continuity as Tim has been with us for the best part of 17 years, and it will be really good for the firm going forward.”
Stephen and Helen Myers, pictured above, had been at the helm of the law firm since 2005, when they acquired the practice from Heatons Solicitors. The firm was sold in 2022 to the MAPD Group.
Speaking of handing over the reins to MAPD, Stephen said: “We believe that we sold to the right people. Their commitment to developing their employees is shown by Tim’s appointment, and with that approach the firm is sure to go from strength to strength.”
Tim added: “The company has already embraced MAPD’s values of positivity and kindness towards our own people and clients, and I plan to build on that further to make Myers an even better place to work and do business.”
