Change at the helm at Mace & Jones

Published: 6th November 2007

A new managing partner has taken over the reins at North West law firm Mace & Jones.

Litigation specialist Richard Corran has been elected to the top role, taking over from Lawrence Downey.

Richard Corran said: "I am very proud to have been asked to take on the mantle of managing partner of Mace & Jones. This is a very special law firm; one which has its own unique culture in client management and the well being of everyone working for it. We have grown both organically and through the recruitment of certain senior people and I am very excited about the future of the firm. My role is to make sure we continue on the path of solid growth and dynamic development."

Lawrence Downey, who will continue to be closely involved with the development of the practice, said: "After 16 years I am delighted to hand over the role of managing partner to Richard. He has all the qualities required for the role and I know Richard will take the firm forward with enthusiasm, energy and success."

Mace & Jones has offices in Manchester, Liverpool and Knutsford, with 36 partners and a total of 100 fee earners. It provides the full range of commercial law services - company commercial, construction, real estate, dispute resolution and employment. It also has a private client team regarded as among the best in the region.