Minster Law, a leader in personal injury law, makes a strategic promotion by appointing Stuart Hanley as director of legal practice.
- Hanley, with Minster Law since 2012, will report directly to CEO Shirley Woolham.
- His extensive experience and commitment to diversity in legal practice are highly valued.
- Minster Law’s recent business transformation enhances profitability and strategic partnerships.
- Hanley is set to lead collaborations and engage with key legal stakeholders.
Minster Law, an influential firm in personal injury, has announced a pivotal promotion. They have elevated Stuart Hanley to the position of director of legal practice. Hanley, who has been part of the firm since 2012, will now report directly to CEO Shirley Woolham, commencing his new role immediately.
With over 30 years of experience as a solicitor specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence, Hanley brings a wealth of expertise to his new position. He is a member of both the SRA/Law Society personal injury and clinical negligence panels, and the AvMA clinical negligence panel. Additionally, Hanley is an SRA-approved training principal dedicated to advancing access and diversity in the legal sector.
Expressing his enthusiasm for his new responsibilities, Hanley stated, “I’m honoured to take up this role at Minster Law. I’m proud of being a personal injury lawyer and of working for a business dedicated to helping injured people and their families.”
Hanley’s promotion aligns with Minster Law’s recent business transformation programme, which aims to enhance the firm’s profitability. CEO Shirley Woolham underscored Hanley’s crucial role in this context, indicating that his legal expertise will assist insurer partners in navigating the challenging legislative and regulatory environment.
In his expanded role, Hanley will spearhead Minster Law’s collaborations with trade bodies such as the Association of Consumer Support Organisations and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. He will also engage with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Justice and the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, while taking on a more substantial presence in media and business partner relations.
Minster Law, based in Wakefield and established in 2003, boasts an impressive track record, having managed over 800,000 cases and secured £1.3 billion in damages for their clients.
Stuart Hanley’s promotion exemplifies Minster Law’s strategic vision, strengthening its position in the legal sector.
