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New ABS status allows firm to appoint non-legal equity partner.

Richard Burnett, Head of Marketing and Client services for Hillyer McKeown has been promoted to Equity Partner.

Burnett, who joined the firm in 2011 has been key in driving client engagement activity since joining the firm. Managing Partner of Hillyer McKeown, Steve Harvey, said: “I’m delighted that Hillyer McKeown has successfully applied to become an ABS and that we’ve therefore been able to invite Richard to join us as a partner in the firm. His inclusion is recognition not only of Richard’s ability but the need for a law firm to engage non legal skills to develop the service offering.”

“These are exciting times for us as a firm. Our primary focus is to build long lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with our clients. Richard has demonstrated a real ability to understand the needs of our clients and will take responsibility for reflecting that, in the way we in which we do business.”

“Moving to an ABS structure means that as a firm we are no longer tied to traditional working practices and instead can focus on expanding our business” added Steve. “By developing our core legal service together with a wider range of professional services we can react to the wider needs of our clients.”

Speaking about his appointment, Richard Burnett, said: “I’m proud to have become the firm’s first non-legal partner. The legal services market is changing and the opportunities are enormous. I’m looking forward to continuing to play an integral role within the firm as we focus on delivering excellent client service which will be a central pillar in our shared vision. The opportunity to develop our range of services within our core market and beyond existing geographical boundaries is extremely exciting.”

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