A new leadership team has been announced at East Yorkshire law firm Williamsons Solicitors.
Two new directors have recently joined the board to commence the start of a significant restructuring process.
Operations director Neil Waterhouse and finance director John Auld will join experienced solicitors Sarah Clubley, who has been an owner-director/partner since 2000, and Jane Cousins, who has held her owner-director role since 2016.
Williamsons is well known throughout the East Riding of Yorkshire and boasts a 130-strong team working from the head office in Hull, and branches in Bridlington and Driffield.
Waterhouse spent 30 years working in corporate banking, including at HSBC, RBS and Barclays. He was more recently vice principal of East Riding College.
Auld is a chartered accountant and chartered tax adviser. During his career, he has worked for RSM and Smailes Goldie, along with firms in the Southeast and Harrogate.
Waterhouse said that his background made him well suited to the role at Williamsons: “As a senior business manager with the banks, I looked after numerous law firms, and while in the education sector, I focused on operational management.
“This has given me the experience to help Williamsons achieve further growth and develop key service areas. It is fantastic to have a new challenge with this well thought of and successful business.”
Auld said: “Turnover has increased year on year and there is a great opportunity for Williamsons to build on its excellent reputation. I am very much looking forward to making a positive impact.”
Clubley, who leads the firm’s family and childcare department, said: “We now have a core senior management team with a superb range of complementary skills. Both Neil and John bring niche experience to the firm which will help us move to the next level.”
Cousins, head of residential conveyancing, wills and probate at Williamsons, said: “The addition of Neil and John allows for a clearer division of responsibilities, while bringing specific areas of expertise to help us achieve our ambitions.”
Further directorship appointments at the law firm are planned for the spring as part of a wider management restructure.
Pictured: Neil Waterhouse, Sarah Clubley, Jane Cousins and John Auld
Image source: Williamsons Solicitors
