Chester-based solicitors, Cullimore Dutton, has announced a series of changes within its senior leadership team.

Current managing director, Andrew Wright, will become CEO, with director and head of property, Sarah Davies, stepping up to managing director.

Cullimore Dutton moved to Newgate Street, Chester at the end of 2022.

It employs 55 lawyers, financial planners and support staff and has seen significant year-on-year growth for the last five years.

Andrew Wright said: "The promotions within the board of directors give us the right team in the right positions to drive the next stage of growth for Cullimore Dutton.

"After nine years as MD, I will now focus on the strategic growth of the business.

"We want our clients to be with us for the long term, to know that they can turn to us at different stages in their lives.

"We want them to see us as a trusted partner, someone who is in their corner and who we have built a long-term relationship with.

"Underpinning all the services is the desire to every day change the lives of our clients, colleagues and community.

Andrew Wright, CEO, seeks to prioritise long-term client relationships (Image via: Cullimore Dutton)

"Sarah's knowledge of Cullimore Dutton, leadership skills and attention to detail make her the ideal choice to take on the responsibility of MD."

Sarah Davies said: "I am delighted to be the new managing director of Cullimore Dutton and to succeed Andy who has created a roadmap for colleagues to achieve their career goals.

"I'm now looking forward to continuing to work with Andy to achieve our next set of goals as a business, while also supporting my colleagues in achieving their ambitions and potential."

Adele Bebbington-Plant, head of private client, will move to the role of business development director.

Furthermore, Brenda Spain, head of family, will become the new client relationship director.

The firm is one of only a handful in the region to offer a combination of legal and financial services, and expects to increase headcount to over 70 in the next 18 months.

Cullimore Dutton focus on providing clients with a holistic range of personal legal and financial services, such as wills & probate, family & divorce, property and financial services.

 You can find Cullimore Dutton's website here.