Fletchers Group announces new office heads in leadership expansion

Leading personal injury and clinical negligence law firm, Fletchers Group, has announced a series of key promotions, appointing six senior professionals as heads of office across its UK locations. The move underscores the firm’s commitment to leadership development and enhancing its service quality for clients nationwide.

The newly promoted office heads are Michelle Heyes, Saima Mazhar, Gillian Lakes, Tim Moulton, Claire Hutchinson, and Emma Semwayo. Each has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise within their respective fields, making them well-positioned to take on these critical roles.

In their new positions, the office heads will oversee day-to-day operations, support staff welfare, and uphold Fletchers’ values and culture. They will also serve as figureheads for their offices, playing a vital role in raising the profile of the firm in their respective regions.

Among the appointments:

• Saima Mazhar, partner and head of clinical negligence, will take the helm of the Manchester office. Having joined Fletchers in 2017, Mazhar has played a crucial role in developing the firm’s clinical negligence practice and spearheading equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Gillian Lakes, Associate and head of serious injury law, will become head of the Bolton office. With over 25 years of experience handling serious injury cases, she has been instrumental in managing complex claims arising from road traffic accidents, workplace incidents, and military service.
• Michelle Heyes, partner and head of serious injury, will lead the Southport office. A veteran at Fletchers since 1992, Heyes has extensive experience in personal injury claims and has been pivotal in the firm’s serious injury department.
• Tim Moulton, partner and head of clinical negligence, has been appointed as head of the Liverpool office. With a specialisation in orthopaedic injuries and fertility loss cases, Moulton brings a wealth of knowledge to his leadership role.
• Emma Semwayo, partner and head of clinical negligence, will oversee the Leeds office. A strong advocate for women in law, Semwayo co-founded Fletchers’ Menopause Support Group and has been a key driver of the firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Claire Hutchinson, partner, will take charge of the Cambridge office. With over 20 years of experience in catastrophic injury cases, Hutchinson has been dedicated to client rehabilitation and ensuring comprehensive care for seriously injured clients.

A commitment to growth and excellence

Adrian Denson, chief legal officer of Fletchers Group, commented on the appointments: “I am delighted to make these promotions to such key roles, and they reflect the strength and depth of talent that we have at Fletchers. Fletchers has always built on the strength of our people and invested in their development and I am proud of this latest example of that. Promoting these six individuals recognises their hard work and talent and puts them in key roles which positions us for continued growth and excellence in serving our clients across all of our office locations. We are excited to see how they will lead their teams, their offices and help to drive our mission forward.”

These appointments follow a recent wave of senior leadership changes within the firm and reinforce Fletchers Group’s commitment to developing its workforce while continuing to provide high-quality legal services in personal injury and clinical negligence law.

With this strengthened leadership team, the firm is well-positioned to expand its presence in the UK legal market, ensuring that its clients receive top-tier representation and support.

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Francesca Kaye