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Ashurst Advance appoints new co-division head
The NewLaw division of global law firm Ashurst has named partner Hilary Goodier as its co-division head and newest member of the firm’s global executive team.
Jerome Doraisamy
Ms Goodier (pictured) joined Chris Georgiou as co-division head and stepped into her role at the beginning of November.
“Over the last 12 months, Ashurst Advance’s revenue has grown by over 50 per cent. Hilary’s appointment reinforces Ashurst’s commitment to being a leader and innovator in legal services delivery, and having divisional heads with aligned visions in EMEA and APAC will enable to us take advantage of the growth opportunities in those regions and allow us to focus on delivering the best legal services innovations for clients,” he said.
Mr Georgiou added that he is “absolutely thrilled” for Ms Goodier to join him as co-division head.
“Hilary’s appointment is a reflection not just of the rapid growth of Ashurst Advance but of the growing significance of NewLaw to our global clients and to the firm’s strategy,” he said.
“Hilary brings energy, passion and creativity together with a laser-sharp focus on driving transformation and delivering innovative and efficient solutions for our clients.”
Ms Goodier said that she is “delighted” with her new role: “Ashurst Advance is increasingly becoming a powerful differentiator for the firm, and our full suite of market-leading NewLaw offerings means that we are uniquely positioned to meet client demand for legal excellence delivered flexibly and efficiently.
“On a personal level, I am looking forward to working with such a progressive and inspiring executive team and delivering on the firm’s vision to be the most progressive global law firm.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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