International law firm, Trowers & Hamlins, has appointed Partners Steve Dunseath and Katie Saunders as new co-Heads of the firm's Manchester office.
The duo take over a strong Manchester offering that has been led by Suzanne Benson our National Head of Real Estate for seven years.
Steve and Katie will continue to drive this growth and guide the Manchester teams in line with the firm's 2030 strategy.
Sara Bailey, Senior Partner at Trowers commented:
"Great to announce Steve and Katie as our new heads of office in Manchester and a huge thank you to Suzanne for her dedication to the role over the past seven years.
With Steve in the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team and Katie leading the Manchester Projects and Construction team this combined leadership demonstrates how we work in a holistic and integrated way and is aligned with our growth strategy."
Commenting on his new role, Steve said:
"I am thrilled to be taking on this new position and collaborating with our exceptional Manchester team alongside Katie. We step into these roles with a focus on the firm's growth areas and 2030 strategy. I am looking forward to working with our teams across the many sectors in which we operate to identify new opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and elevate the overall practice in the North West."
Katie added:
"I am equally excited to be taking on this new role. I would like to share a huge thank you to Suzanne for leading the team for the past seven years. There has been an outstanding amount of success under her leadership, with clients, awards, and very substantial growth across all of our teams. It is an exciting time to be working in Manchester as the city sees an increase in investment and opportunities for growth and development."