Wakefield-based personal injury firm Minster Law has promoted Stuart Hanley to director of legal practice.
Hanley, who joined the firm in 2012, will assume his new position immediately, reporting directly to CEO Shirley Woolham.
Hanley’s extensive background includes membership on the SRA/Law Society personal injury and clinical negligence panels and the AvMA clinical negligence panel. He is also an SRA-approved training principal, committed to increasing access and diversity within the legal sector.
Hanley, a seasoned solicitor with over 30 years of experience in personal injury and clinical negligence, expressed his excitement for his expanded responsibilities:
“I’m honoured to take up this role at Minster Law. I’m proud of being a personal injury lawyer and of working for a business dedicated to helping injured people and their families,” he said.
This promotion comes on the heels of Minster Law’s successful business transformation programme, which has positioned the firm for a return to profitability.
Woolham highlighted Hanley’s crucial role in navigating the evolving legal landscape, saying, “We are in exceptional shape to assist insurer partners achieve great outcomes for their injured customers and Stuart will play a pivotal role in helping them get to grips with the legislative and regulatory environment where together we operate.
“His legal expertise will be a critical asset in giving our partners the insight they need to plan for the future, especially with further reform on the agenda and the increasing scrutiny around Consumer Duty.”
In his new role, Hanley will lead Minster Law’s collaboration with trade bodies such as the Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). He will also engage with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Justice and the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), and take on an expanded role in media and business partner relations.
Minster Law, based in Wakefield and founded in 2003, has handled over 800,000 cases, securing £1.3 billion in damages for clients.
Image: Stuart Hanley of Minster Law
Josie Miller
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