New CEO takes the helm at Notts law firm

Nottinghamshire law firm Fidler & Pepper has announced a change in leadership.

CEO Mark Slade has become chairman and chief technology officer at the firm, while Matt Slade, currently head of conveyancing and business development director, takes over as chief executive.

Mark has spent nearly 40 years at Fidler & Pepper, becoming managing partner in 2002 before stepping into the hot seat as CEO in 2018.

He said: “I am immensely proud of being at the helm of Fidler & Pepper through the years, taking it forward not only as a client-focused business but one where people value it as a place to work.

“We’ve been able to look at where we are, make strategic decisions based on our strengths, and steer the company to its current success.

“My new role will see me focus my efforts on developing technology that will help to shape the business into the next era and beyond.”

Matt Slade has worked for the firm for nearly 31 years.

He said: “I’m proud of the work that Mark has done, and it’s an honour and a privilege to become CEO. Fidler & Pepper has a wonderful team of people, working in both our conveyancing and private client teams.

“I’m looking forward to leading the firm, working with the directors and colleagues. Together, we will take the business forward.”

Fidler & Pepper employs around 140 people across four offices including its headquarters in Mansfield.