Law firm reveals new CEO

Law firm Wilkin Chapman Solicitors has appointed Robin Simmonds as its new chief executive officer.

Simmonds has over 20 years’ experience in management and senior operational roles working with both international and UK businesses. He is new to the region and will be working predominantly from the Grimsby and Lincoln offices.

Simmonds said: “I am very excited to join Wilkin Chapman. I was immediately impressed with the people I met while in talks over the role during summer; as well as the clarity of the strategy already in place, the strength and depth of client relationships and the strong market positions that the firm has attained.

“This is a great opportunity for me to join a business which puts clients and people at the heart of what it does and to contribute to its further growth and development.

“I am looking forward to the future, contributing my support and leadership, and building strong relationships with our people and our clients.”

Senior partner, Andrew Holt added: “We are delighted to have Robin on board. Our leadership and management structure has given us the time to carefully select the right person in Robin.

“Whilst it has been a turbulent 18 months with the pandemic to contend with, our people continue to be a testament to our success.

“I am extremely proud of everyone for working as hard as they have and we look forward to the enormous contribution Robin will make in strengthening the business and the service we seek to deliver to our clients.”