Clarke Willmott appoints partner

Louise Goodwin has been promoted to the senior position more than two years after she joined the law firm.

Goodwin has been appointed as a partner in the company’s commercial and private litigation team, where she advises companies, company owners, office holders, entrepreneurs, and other individuals.

Goodwin joined Clarke Willmott’s Manchester office in 2021, bringing more than 14 years of experience to the lawyer role.

Previous positions include solicitor at DAC Beachcroft, associate solicitor at Freeman Fisher, and senior associate at Primas.

Peter Swinburn, chief executive of Clarke Willmott, said: “Our people sit at the centre of our success and the excellent client service we offer.

“Ensuring their development is fundamental and part of creating a great people experience”, he continued.

“The people we promote have all shown the skills, talent, and aptitude vital for us to take advantage of future opportunities.”

Also at the company’s Manchester office, lawyers Kelly Rowley and Christie Johnson have moved up from solicitor to associate roles.

Ed Foulkes, head of Clarke Willmott’s Manchester office, said: “It’s very satisfying to see excellent lawyers like Louise, Kelly, and Christie developing their careers here and pushing the firm forward.”

Clarke Willmott has seven offices across the country. The Manchester office is its only in the North West.

Last year, the firm’s turnover was £58.6m, a 10% increase from the previous year.